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The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria is working to reduce chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) to less than two per cent in children under five years by the end of 2020.

Ehanire spoke on Tuesday at the World Health Organisation (WHO) virtual high-level commemoration of World Hepatitis Day and launch of the guidelines for the prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B. World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis — a group of infectious diseases knownas Hepatitis …

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Fashola Inspects Federal Road Projects In Lagos, Appeals For Cooperation

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday commenced an inspection tour of the Federal Government’s road projects in Lagos State. The minister kicked off the inspection at the Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonshoki Expressway reconstruction project, then moved to the Third Mainland Bridge which has been partially shut for repairs. The bridge was shut on Friday, …

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Qatar will seek to host the 2032 Olympic Games, it said on Monday, joining a crowded field and raising questions about scorching summer temperatures and underwhelming attendances at past events.

Qatar will seek to host the 2032 Olympic Games, it said on Monday, joining a crowded field and raising questions about scorching summer temperatures and underwhelming attendances at past events. India, Australia’s Queensland state, the Chinese city of Shanghai and a potential joint bid between South and North Korea are also being touted for the 2032 summer games. …

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Oba Palace Attack: APC Slams PDP, Alleges Plot To Abduct Party Leaders

The incident at the palace of the Oba Of Benin in Edo State has continued to generate mixed reactions from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While the PDP accused the opposition party in the state of sponsoring the attack on its leaders who were at the palace to visit …

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President Muhammadu Buhari participates in a virtual extraordinary meeting of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) on June 23, 2020.

President Muhammadu Buhari is at a virtual meeting of the Extraordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. The main agenda for this virtual meeting is the political situation in Mali. In attendance alongside the president is the Secretary-General of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the National Security Adviser Mr. Monguno, the …

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BREAKING: Many trapped as building collapses in Ebute Metta, Lagos

Many residents were trapped as a building collapsed in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State on Friday. It was gathered that the building is situated opposite the Health Centre Ebute Metta along Cemetery Street. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, confirmed the incident. He, however, did not disclosed whether …

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Kim Kardashian addressed husband Kanye West\’s recent erratic behavior

Kim Kardashian addressed husband Kanye West\’s recent erratic behavior, at public appearances and on social media, calling for \”compassion and empathy.\” \”As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder,\” a statement from the 39-year-old reality star begins. \”Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly …

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Police arrest 25 teenagers and their leader allegedly in the act of shooting pornography

Reports have it that 25 teenagers (10 girls and 15 boys) have been arrested by the police for allegedly shooting pornographic videos. Police of Kenya’s Kakamega County are reported to have arrested the youngsters in the act of shooting the video alongside a man identified as Caleb who is believed to be their leader. According …

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Instagram is reportedly rolling out a TikTok copycat

Facebook’s Instagram app will reportedly launch a new service in the coming weeks that copies the wildly popular features of the controversial TikTok app. Instagram Reels  which, like TikTok, allows users to make 15-second video clips set to music will make its global debut soon as TikTok faces growing scrutiny over its Chinese ownership from …

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Amber Heard denies affairs with Elon Musk, James Franco

Amber Heard on Tuesday denied having an affair with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, as she gave evidence in ex-husband Johnny Depp’s high-profile London libel action. Depp, 57, had accused the 34-year-old actress of having liaisons with the Tesla and SpaceX founder and the Hollywood actor James Franco during their stormy two-year marriage. But giving evidence …

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