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ISIS and West Africa attraction By Sunday Orinya
Owing to the devastating defeat it suffered in Syria at both military and ideological levels, the Islamic State appears to be in search of an alternative location away from the Middle East. The French newspaper, Le Figaro, in recent article titled “Africa is ISIS’s New Goal,” states [...]
HIV/AIDS: What’s love got to do?
From the famous music maestro, Tina Turner’s love song titled, 'What's Love Got To Do With It' resonates the thoughts that love should not be used for the wrong reasons.
Couples or partners who are serodiscord [...]
With no birth registration, bleak future for Nigerian children
The future looks bleak for children whose births were not registered as no official record could claim they are citizens of Nigeria, hence, their access to basic services is under threat.
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Health ministry to provide affordable healthcare for elderly
The Federal Ministry of Health, said it will establish six regional geriatric centres in tertiary hospitals with a view to improving the health status of an older person in Nigeria.
Dr. Saidu Dumbulwa, the coordinator, Healthcare Pack [...]
Why open defecation thrives in Ibadan - Traders
Open markets are prone to abuse and this is because some people inhabit in the place after trading has ended and sellers return home with their goods.
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Curbing needless maternal deaths from unsafe abortion
Historically, women around the world have tried to end unwanted pregnancies whether abortion is legal or not, often jeopardizing their safety and health by self-inducing or seeking a dangerous illegal procedure.
Rethinking US-African relations
Recently, the leadership of the United States of America intensified efforts in reinvigorating its relations in Africa. This has become expedient because of the growing influence of China and Russia in the region. A number of strategies are being put in place for cooperation in various fiel [...]
Family planning: Low Support Of Men Pose’ Barrier In Badagry Community
Men’s participation is crucial to the success of family planning programs as it's associated with better outcomes in reproductive health such as contraceptive acceptance, continuation, as well as safer sexual behaviors.
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PhotoN40m loan: Court adjourns trial of Abuja school proprietor till Oct 5
Justice Peter Kekekmeke of the Federal Capital Territory [...]
PhotoStakeholders seek more inclusion of elderly in govt. policies
Stakeholders have called for more inclusion of the elderly in government policies and programmes to enable them live well.
This was the take [...]
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