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Tattooing of eyebrows can cause infections, keloid, Dermatologist says

On: February 2, 2023

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, says the cosmetic tattooing of eyebrows known as Microblading, done by an untrained aesthetician can cause infections, keloid, toxicity and allergic reactions. Cole-Adeife who works at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, spoke with the NewsContinue Reading

Over 4.7m persons treated of NTDs in 2022 in Anambra – Commissioner

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 2, 2023

In: Health

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government, in partnership with the Carter Centre, said it treated no fewer than 4.7 million persons of the four major Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the state in 2022. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, gave the statistics at a newsContinue Reading

‘Hands off Africa,’ Pope Francis tells rich world

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 1, 2023

In: Foreign

Pope Francis has denounced the “poison of greed” driving conflicts in Africa, saying the rich world needs to realise that people are more precious than the minerals in the earth beneath them. Many tens of thousands of people cheered as he travelled from the airport into the capitalContinue Reading

Elections: NGO advises Nigerians to reject inducements

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 1, 2023

In: Politics

By Taiye Olayemi The Civic Consciousness Global Initiative (CCGI), a Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO), on Tuesday advised Nigerians to reject any inducement or coercion that would stop them from voting their conscience at the polls. Rev. Solomon Aderibigbe, Chairman of CCGI, made the call during a press briefing in Lagos. The briefingContinue Reading

Aviation professionals urge girls to aspire to greatness

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 1, 2023

In: Aviation

By Kemi Akintokun Mrs Yewande Cole, Head of Ground Operations, Value Jet, on Tuesday advised young girls to aspire to greatness, irrespective of their career paths or field. Value Jet is a Nigerian carrier that operates scheduled flights to cities within Nigeria. Cole gave the advice at the AmeliaContinue Reading

SFH Retreat: Participants make case for improved healthcare system

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 1, 2023

In: Health

By Ekeoma Ogwo and Kemi Akintokun Participants at the Society For Family Health (SFH) Retreat in Lagos said there was need to improve health outcomes in the country to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) targets. According to them, this will include improving the country’s Primary Health Centres (PHCs)Continue Reading

Yiaga Africa advocates financial support for youth candidates

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 1, 2023

In: Politics

By Oluwatope Lawanson Yiaga Africa ,a civil society organisation, has advocated for affirmative action to be included to free Nigerian youths from financial burden in the highly monetised electoral ecology. The call was made in a Research Report on ‘Youth Political Participation In Lagos”, launched by Yiaga AfricaContinue Reading

Buhari appoints Segun Awolowo as AfCFTA-NAC Secretary

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 31, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Olusegun Awolowo as Secretary, National Action Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), for a tenure of four years. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, who confirmed this in a statement kn Tuesday in Abuja, saidContinue Reading

LASUED matriculates 3,300 pioneer students

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 31, 2023

In: Education

By Oluwakemi Oladipo Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Otto/Ijanikin, on Tuesday, matriculated 3,300 out of the no fewer than 8,000 students who applied for admission at the institution. The acting Vice-Chancellor of LASUED, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, made this known at the 2022/2023 first matriculation ceremony of the institution,Continue Reading

Ikpeazu, Ihejirika laud Army for promoting culture, unity

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 31, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Leonard Okachie Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd) have lauded the Nigerian Army for preserving the nation’s diverse culture and traditions, as well as fostering her unity. They gave the commendation when the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army,Continue Reading

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