Tag: Health
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Money has been disbursed for payment of backlog of resident doctors
As announced by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun the payment of backlog of resident doctors nationwide. Dr Ngige made the revelation yesterday at the resumed negotiations between government and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Abuja, where he also explained that the…
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Ambode reiterates commitment to quality, affordable healthcare service
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to increase access to quality and affordable healthcare service through the implementation of its much awaited Health Insurance Scheme (LSHS). The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, made the assertion in Lagos at the end of the 2017 State Council on Health Meeting. A statement signed…
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Buhari concerned about gale of strikes in health, education sectors – Presidency
The Presidency has affirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari is concerned about the gale of strikes in the country and will do the needful to ensure industrial harmony. This was revealed in an interview on a monitored programme on Channels Television by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina. He was…
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Again! Wizkid suspends tour, to recuperate
Nigerian pop star, Wizkid is taking a break from touring over health challenges. The Afro pop star took to his Twitter page to apologize to fans stressing that he needs to get my health up” and that he will devote time to his children and family while he “recovers”. According to him:”Sad I’m typing…
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Your health, not Nigeria’s economy has improved, Labour party blasts Buhari
The Labour Party, LP, has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari for saying the nation’s economy had improved. The LP explained that the president was not in a position to say if the economy was doing better as he has lost touch with Nigerians and the realities of things especially as it affects the common man. TheNewsGuru.com…
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Stop playing politics with Buhari’s health, he needs our prayers – CAN tells Nigerians
…tells protesters to follow due process The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle on Wednesday said Nigerians should stop playing politics with the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ayokunle who made the remark in Lokoja, said Nigerians should leave out sentiments and pray more for the quick recovery of Buhari…
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Lassa fever: Another 3 test positive as Lagos urges residents to remain calm
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday urged residents not to panic over the outbreak of Lassa fever which has already claimed two lives. TheNewsGuru.com reports that two persons infected with the disease have died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba on Monday. TheNewsGuru.com reports that a resident doctor who participated in the autopsy…
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Health status: There is nothing wrong with me- Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus is no doubt one of the most sought after actresses in Nollywood. Weeks back, her pictures on what looked like a hospital bed with a drip attached on her hand went viral on social media which generated a myriad of reactions . In the same vein, her weight had also reduced drastically which…
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Revealed: Halima Abubakar’s treatment reportedly gulps N800,000 daily
It is no longer news that Halima Abubakar is currently undergoing medical treatment after she suffered complications from a fibroid operation she had in India earlier this year.The actress who has remained optimistic despite her failing health said she is going nowhere adding that the devil is a liar. A fresh report concerning her…