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Tambuwal inaugurates 2m tree plantation in Sokoto

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 inaugurated a tree plantation of two million seedlings for 2021 to improve the...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2021

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Delta assembly summons firm over oil spill, dumping of toxic wastes

The Delta State House Committee on Environment has given the management of Sterling Oil and Energy Company Ltd. (SOEPCO) an eight-day ultimatum to defend...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2021

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Côte d’Ivoire begins Ebola vaccination of high-risk populations

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that vaccination against Ebola for high-risk populations began on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Côte d’Ivoire, following...

Michael Simire - August 17, 2021

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Cholera: Nigeria records 37,819 cases, 1,178 deaths from 23 states, FCT

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country has recorded 37,819 suspected cases of cholera, 1,178 deaths in 23 states and the...

Michael Simire - August 16, 2021

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Stern measures pushed to end illegal trade of mercury-laced skin whiteners

A group tracking mercury-added products in commerce appealed to national and local government authorities in the Philippines to get tough on importers, distributors and retailers...

Michael Simire - August 15, 2021

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Cote d’Ivoire declares first Ebola outbreak in over 25 years

The Ministry of Health of Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, August 15, 2021 confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola since 1994. This came after...

Michael Simire - August 15, 2021

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Lagos activates 10 COVID-19 oxygen treatment, sample collection centres

As part of efforts to mitigate the effect of the third wave of COVID-19 infection in Lagos State, the state government has activated 10...

Michael Simire - August 12, 2021

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‘Govt should anticipate industry pushback over pictorial health warnings on tobacco products’

Chibuike Nwokorie is project officer with the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA). In this interview with our correspondent, he bares his mind on the...

Michael Simire - August 5, 2021

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