National Hospital records high patronage on knee, hip replacement surgeries
National Hospital Abuja By Justina Auta The National Hospital says it has been recording high patronage on knee and hip replacement surgeries since 2015. Dr […]
Month: January 2020
Nigeria to benefit from $67b cocoa market
The Nigerian government is working round the clock to benefit from the projected $67.22 billion global cocoa market this year according to reports. The cash […]
Britain: 50 pence coin unveiled to mark Brexit
Britain unveiled on Sunday a new 50 pence coin minted to mark the country’s departure from the European Union, which bears the inscription “Peace, prosperity […]
Militants on motorbikes kill 20 troops in Mali – Officials
Twenty members of the security forces have been killed in Mali by suspected Islamist militants, officials say. The attack came early on Sunday at the […]
Roger Federer reaches quarter-finals with win over Marton Fucsovics
Six-time Australian Open champion Roger Federer came from behind to reach the quarter-finals in Melbourne with victory over Marton Fucsovics. The Swiss, 38, beat the […]
Kobe Bryant: Basketball legend dies in helicopter crash
US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna are among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California. Bryant, […]
China coronavirus ‘spreads before symptoms show’
A new coronavirus that has spread to more than 2,000 people is infectious in its incubation period – before symptoms show – making it harder […]
FMC Lokoja confirms 3 cases of Lassa fever, records 1 death
Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja By Stephen Adeleye The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja in Kogi, has confirmed three cases of Lassa fever with one […]
Bow legs: Expert recommends exposure to sunlight, healthy dieting for children
A child with bow leg By Justina Auta Dr Umaru Habila, Chief Consultant and Associate Professor, Orthopedic and Trauma Unit, National Hospital, Abuja, has advised […]
Buhari authorises air power deployment against bandits in Niger state
By Abdullahi Muhammed President Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the deployment of air power against bandits in Niger state, the Presidency said on Sunday. A statement […]
Overhead bridges: 36 persons arrested for crossing expressway in Lagos
Pedestrians crossing expressway in Lagos By Moses Omorogieva The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) said it has arrested 36 persons for allegedly crossing the […]
Nsukka LG chairman grades 22 roads in one month
Graded road in a rural community By Hilary Akalugwu Mrs Chinwe Ugwu, Chairman, Nsukka Local Government Area Transition Committee (TC), said the special attention given […]
Jealous man stabs girlfriend to death in Bauchi
By Ayinde Olaide Tragedy struck in Bauchi on Friday when a jealous man, simply identified as ‘Solomon’ stabbed his girlfriend, Patience Zakkari, to death for […]
Music review: Davido drops unimpressive single in New Year
Davido, Nigerian music icon By Siji Odusola After a successful 2019, Superstar Nigerian Singer and Song Writer, David Adedeji Adeleke, aka Davido, opened the year […]
U.S. to evacuate consulate staff, citizens from Wuhan
…..France, Australia considering similar option Wuhan Virus, U.S. to evacuate consular staff, citizens The U.S. State Department said on Sunday it will evacuate personnel from […]