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President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the brain drain in the continent is affecting the provision of quality medical healthcare. In his speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a hospital project that aims to transform the healthcare sector in the West African sub-region, Buhari said the “flight of doctors and nurses to other continents” and inadequate medical infrastructure have created poor access to quality healthcare and increased death rates from diseases such as diabetes and cancer in Africa. He said; “Cardiovascular ailments, cancers and haematological orders have increasingly become matters…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned against the adverse effect of consumption of methamphetamine, popularly known as mkpurummiri. Speaking during a one-day security sensitisation campaign organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Tuesday December 7 in Abakaliki, Mr Isah Adoro, Commander of NDLEA, Ebonyi Command who was represented by Mr Owunwa Ibezim, Assistant Commander, Training, NDLEA in the state, expressed the agency’s worry over the consequences of mkpurummiri on the mental health of youths. Adoro disclosed that mkpurummiri is a very dangerous illicit drug, with an addiction which is hard to treat because it has no cure. He said; “Drug abuse…

Afrobeat singer Femi Kuti has said that bagging Grammy nominations with his son Made Kuti is extra special.

President Buhari has reacted to the controversial death of 11-year-old Dowen college student, Sylvester Oromoni, who died after he was allegedly attacked by some of his seniors at school. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said no one involved in late Sylvester’s alleged killing will be spared. The statement reads; ”For several days now, the nation has been gripped by the news of the tragic incident at Dowen College, in Lagos with morbid details constantly emerging of how our young son, Sylvester Oromoni (Junior) met his death. President Muhammadu Buhari condemns the…

Naira Marley gives his fans “The Marlians” tips of the iceberg of what to expect from the long-awaited upcoming album. Following the success of his 5 cities tour in the US which kicked off in Chicago, New York, and wrapped in DC. ‘First Time In America‘ celebrates countries from around the world and Naira’s experiences across the globe. Produced by Rexxie. JM Films Production, Directed by Walu. Watch below:-

A Nigerian journalist, Taiwo Alabi, has humbly advised Big Brother Naija season 6 winner, Whitemoney, to quit music. This was revealed in an open letter he addressed to the reality TV star on 6th of December. According to him, Whitemoney shouldn’t ‘waste’ his BBNaija winnings on his music career. This comes barely a week after the BBNaija star released his first single ‘Selense’ since he won the reality TV show. Taiwo tweeted, “White money, Don’t waste that fund on music. Thank you.” See below, This has stirred hilarious reactions on social media and many netizens agreed with the journalist’s comment. Some netizens also advised him…

Mateo Kovacic has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Chelsea’s Champions League visit to Zenit on Wednesday, December 7. Speaking at his pre-match news conference on Tuesday ahead of their game in St Petersburg, head coach Thomas Tuchel described the news as a “huge setback” for the club, Croatia midfielder Kovacic had returned to Chelsea training on Monday after hamstring trouble, only to return a positive coronavirus test on Tuesday. The 27-year-old had been out of action since late October and Blues boss Tuchel had hoped to ease him back in this week. N’Golo Kante remains sidelined with a…

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, says two students of Dowen college whose names have been mentioned in the assault of 11-year-old Sylvester Oromoni, are currently at large. The Lagos CP disclosed this in an interview with Punch. He affirmed that the three others arrested are helping the police in their investigation. He said the school principal, housemasters, and other officials of the Lekki-based school are also assisting the police with information as the Command launched a full-scale probe into the circumstances culminating in the death of Oromoni in November 30, 2021. When asked whether three of the…

Three members of a Celestial Church who were kidnapped on Friday December 3, have been rescued by officials of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps. The male and two female church members, were kidnapped while on their way to a vigil in the church situated at Iwokun in Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. Corps Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Moruf Yusuf said the operatives rescued the male victim unhurt on Sunday December 5, while the two others were relased on Tuesday December 7. Upon being questioned, the victims…

A man has killed himself, his wife and three young girls after he faked a Covid-19 vaccine certificate and feared his children would be taken away when it was discovered. Police found two adults, both 40, and three children aged four, eight and 10 dead from gunshot wounds in a family home in Koenigs Wusterhausen south of Berlin, Germany on Saturday, December 4. In a long farewell note found by police, the man, named Devid R, said he forged a vaccination certificate for his wife named Linda. According to prosecutor Gernot Bantleon, Devid’s wife’s employer found out, prompting the couple…