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Super Eagle Striker, Taiwo Awoniyi In Induced Coma, Following Emergency Surgery

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi
After ‘urgent’ surgery for a significant stomach injury, Taiwo Awoniyi, a striker for the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest, is allegedly in an induced coma and getting critical care. After receiving treatment for a few minutes, the 27-year-old Nigerian international resumed play after colliding with a post during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester before being substituted out. After the severity of the injury was determined on Monday, the 27-year-old was taken to the hospital and underwent immediate surgery, Forest revealed on Tuesday, May 13. Mail Sport is aware that the first indications are that the surgery went well. Doctors wereRead More

Nigeria, 10 Other Nations To Get $500m Grant To Fight TB, HIV, Malaria

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The Global Fund, in collaboration with the African Union says it will invest $500m in Nigeria and 10 other nations in the next three years to support their responses againstRead More

Nigerian Doctor, Onyema Ogbuagbu In COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough

Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu
A Nigerian doctor, Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu, is at the centre of the Pfizer-led research, development and trials that have culminated in a breakthrough for COVID-19 vaccines. Pfizer, after the conclusionRead More

COVID-19: Rising Cases, No Plans For Another Lockdown – SGF

Boss Mustapha
Stricter measures to strengthen system likely ahead of yuletide Links rise in new cases to protests With the economy now back in recession, the nation is definitely not contemplating aRead More

NAFDAC Warns Against Use Of Sniper To Preserve Foodstuffs

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned members of the public against the use of Sniper and all other brands of Dichlorvos (DDVP) inRead More

181 Students, Staff Test Positive For COVID-19 In Lagos Private School

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At least 181 students and staff members of a private school in Lekki have tested positive for COVID-19, the Lagos State Goverment has announced. The Commissioner for Health, Lagos State,Read More