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Why we suspended strike- NARD
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has explained why it suspended its 17-day-old nationwide strike it embarked upon on July 26, 2023. Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, the President of NARD, Dr Emeka Orji said the strike was suspended following significant moves by the Federal Government to address the doctors’ demands. Mr Orji said
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Pray for my death if I consult with demons – Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has reacted to claims that he consults with demons anytime he is about to minister at the Redemption Camp. The cleric, popularly called Daddy GO, said his attention was drawn to some publications where the allegations were made by some clerics and
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Early signs of a heart attack
Recognising the early warning symptoms of a heart attack can save lives. However, symptoms of a heart attack vary. Some people have mild symptoms, others have severe symptoms, and some people have no symptoms. A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing
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DHQ dismisses coup request, says military better under democracy
The military high command has frowned on comments requesting the Armed Forces to interfere in the democratic process of the country. Recent allegations of poor welfare among troops across the services had prompted the comment online. However, the Defence Headquarters in a statement on Friday night by the Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau
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Niger coup supporters protest West African military force
Thousands of Niger coup supporters took to the streets on Friday to protest against plans by West African nations to deploy a military force to the country, as a key regional meeting on a possible intervention was scrapped. ECOWAS had approved a “standby force” to reinstate elected President Mohamed Bazoum, with the EU’s top diplomat
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Northern women face divorce, trauma for receiving treatment from male doctors
If it were not for the timely intervention of the elderly Islamic cleric at Kizara Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Garba Umar would have ended his 15-year-old marriage to his wife, Halima. Her offence was allowing a male doctor attend to her in the labour room. Saturday PUNCH learnt that when
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Why we can’t slash transport fares – Lagos bus drivers
Commercial bus drivers in Lagos State have failed to comply with the government’s directive to reduce transport charges by 25 per cent. Commuters have lamented that they did not notice any reduction in prices, with fares fluctuating depending on the availability of passengers and level of traffic. But the bus drivers stated that slashing transport
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Kidnapped Chibok girl returns nine years after
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, received Rebecca Kabu, one of the 277 Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. The First Lady who received Rebecca along with the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, promised to ensure
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Over 4,000 stranded Nigerians repatriated in 2023 – IOM, NEMA
The Federal Government and the International Organisation for Migration evacuated no fewer than 4,055 stranded Nigerians between February and July 2023. This is according to figures obtained from the IOM and the National Emergency Management Agency. Checks by our correspondent on Friday showed that 2,849 stranded Nigerians were evacuated from Sudan, 752 from Libya, 441
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Caicedo confusion hanging over Chelsea, Liverpool
Chelsea and Liverpool have gone to battle in the transfer market for the signature of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo before they face off at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. The Ecuadorian is set to become the most expensive player in English football history as both clubs see the 21-year-old as
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