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Enugu State to provide agricultural support to 63,000 farmers and increase teaching staff
Enugu State plans to distribute farm inputs to 63,000 farmers, hire nearly 5,000 new teachers for Smart Green Schools, and reactivate isolation centers to prevent potential Ebola outbreaks.
Abia Traditional Ruler Warns of Counterfeit Honey Threatening Public Health
Traditional ruler Eze Cyril Ogbenna urges regulatory agencies to crack down on the distribution of toxic, adulterated honey currently flooding Nigerian markets.
Ben Askren returns to wrestling one year after life-saving transplant
Former UFC star Ben Askren is set to wrestle on his 42nd birthday, marking a major milestone just a year after undergoing a double lung transplant and surviving a critical illness.
Taco Bell pulls lettuce from US menus amid parasite outbreak
Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu in several US states as a precautionary measure during an outbreak of a parasitic infection linked to contaminated food.
Jesy Nelson hails new screening program for newborn spinal muscular atrophy testing
Newborns in England will soon undergo screening for spinal muscular atrophy, a move celebrated by advocate and singer Jesy Nelson as a vital victory for affected families.
US Defense Department to screen troops over 30 for low testosterone levels
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered mandatory testosterone screenings for military personnel aged 30 and older during annual checkups, though treatment will remain optional.
Aimee Barrett-Theron pauses refereeing career following breast cancer diagnosis
Top international rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has paused her career to undergo treatment for breast cancer, expressing optimism about a future return to the field.
Government launches campaign to warn tourists about methanol poisoning dangers
A government campaign is warning travelers about the lethal risks of methanol in counterfeit alcohol following several high-profile poisoning cases abroad.
Nollywood Star Omotunde Ogundimu Seeks Assistance Following Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Veteran actress Omotunde Ogundimu has publicly requested financial support as she manages a private battle with cervical cancer and industry-related professional hardships.
Mitch McConnell explains absence following fall and pneumonia diagnosis
Senator Mitch McConnell has confirmed he will delay his return to the Senate while recovering from a recent fall and pneumonia, ending weeks of speculation regarding his health.