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News

Former Osun APC chairman dies; Adeleke mourns

The Gbeleru Royal Family of Igbajo in Osun has announced the death of a former All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in the state, Adegboyega Famodun. The announcement of Famodun’s death was made by his son, David Famodun, on behalf of the family, in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo. According to the statement, Famodun died...

Health

Human Interest

The Power of Vaccines – Fighting Mpox Resurgence in Nigeria

Vaccines represent one of the greatest feats of modern medicine, with their evolution traceable to Edward Jenner’s 18th-century smallpox inoculation, evolving to today’s complex molecular platforms. These biological preparations safely prime the immune system to recognise and fight pathogens, preventing over 30 infectious diseases globally. For decades, widespread vaccination led to the elimination or dramatic...

Security

Troops rescue 7 kidnap victims in Kano community

Troops of the Operation MESA under the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued seven persons abducted during a bandit attack on Yankamaye Cikin Gari village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. This is contained in a statement on Sunday by Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade. He said the...