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NCDC Announces Measles Outbreak In Delta, Seven Other States In Nigeria

LAGOS MARCH 7TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced the outbreak of measles in eight states of the federation. The NCDC, in the latest measles report, announced the affected states as Jigawa, Anambra, Katsina, Rivers, Enugu, Delta, Osun and Sokoto, while 908 suspected cases had been reported so far. The centre also stated […]

Mar 7 2022 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Nigeria Marks One-Year Anniversary Of First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment

LAGOS MARCH 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-–As Nigeria today marked the one-year anniversary of the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines to the country via the COVAX Facility, efforts are stepping up to ensure vaccine delivery targets are met. One year on from the first shipment, more than 65.8 million COVID-19 vaccines have been received in Nigeria through COVAX, […]

Mar 2 2022 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Fake News: FG Debunks News Of Free DNA Tests For Nigerians

LAGOS JANUARY 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunmimbe Mamora, on Tuesday, debunked news about free deoxyribonucleic acid tests popularly known as free DNA tests for Nigerians. The minister disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH In Abuja. The PUNCH reports that some Nigerians took to the popular micro-blogging site, Twitter, with […]

Jan 27 2022 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

‘Why Men Suffer Erectile Dysfunction, Low Sex Drive As They Age’

LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Medical experts say the inability of men to have a satisfying sex life as they age is often due to low testosterone, damage to the blood vessels and nerves in the male organs. The experts noted that these challenges usually lead to a lack of sex drive and erectile dysfunction. According to […]

Jan 23 2022 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

COVID-19:U.S. Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning For Canada

LAGOS JANUARY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. State Department on Monday advised against travel to neighboring Canada because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads. The CDC elevated its travel recommendation to “Level Four: Very High” for Canada, telling Americans they should avoid […]

Jan 11 2022 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Lagos Nurses Embark On Three-Day Warning Strike Over Poor Working Conditions

LAGOS JANUARY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos state chapter, has declared a three-day warning strike from Monday, January 9 to Wednesday, 12, 2022, to demand better working conditions from the Lagos State government. The Chairman of the State chapter, Comrade Julius Awojide, made the statement at an emergency congress in […]

Jan 9 2022 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Covid-19:Djokovic In Limbo As His Lawyers Battle To Overturn Australia Entry Ban

LAGOS JANUARY 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday after a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open. The tennis star remained in Australia after his lawyers launched an appeal seeking to […]

Jan 6 2022 | Posted in Health,National,Sports | Read More »

Obesity: Consumers Of Coke, 7up, Fanta , Other Carbonated Drinks To Pay More

LAGOS JANUARY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has imposed a N10 per liter excise duty tax on all non-alcoholic, carbonated and sweetened beverages. The excise duty tax is one of the amendments made in the Finance Act 2022 which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on December 31 last year. The Minister of Finance, […]

Jan 5 2022 | Posted in Business,Health,National | Read More »

United States Breaks Record, Surpasses Two Million Covid-19 Cases In A Week

LAGOS JANUARY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-More than 2.4 million COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the US in the past week – the most since the pandemic began, according to new data. The new statistic beats out the previous record of just over the 2 million cases recorded almost exactly a year ago for the seven days between […]

Jan 1 2022 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Use Of Sexual Enhancement Drugs May Lead To Death, NAFDAC Warns

LAGOS DECEMBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the incessant use of sexual enhancement drugs. According to the regulatory body, the excessive use of drugs in this category may lead to stroke or sudden death, a statement from the Director-General of the agency, Professor […]

Dec 27 2021 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »