No HIV spread with kissing, spitting, biting, scientists say

Twenty world leading HIV scientists have debunked some assumptions and myths about HIV infection, as they launched an evidence-based consensus that systematically refutes the rationale for laws that criminalise its spread. The 20 global experts, in HIV research, epidemiology and patient care issued the consensus at the 22nd International AIDS Conference(AIDS 2018) in Amsterdam, Netherlands […]

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Nigerian elders condemn alleged police assault on Saraki, deputy

Forum of Nigerian Elders and Leaders, comprising pan- Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) on Wednesday expressed shock by reports that the police attempted to prevent the Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki from leaving his residence for the Senate to preside […]

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2019: I will support anyone who’ll take Nigeria to promised land – Obasanjo

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, said the country is presently divided because people are deprived socially and economically. He, however, promised to support any Nigerian who would take the country to the promised land. He stated this while playing host to a presidential aspirant, Kabiru Taminu Turaki, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential […]

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Ondo government pays workers’ June salary

Workers and pensioners in the service of the Ondo State government have been paid salary and pension for the month of June. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Yemi Olowolabi. According to the statement: “The state government wishes to thank its workers for their understanding […]

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OAU honours human rights lawyer, Ajulo

Renowned Human rights lawyer, Mr Kayode Ajulo was on Tuesday honoured with an executive grand reception at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. The lawyer, who was invited as a discussant at a special colloquium organized by the University’s Department of Public Administration was received by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede and […]

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UK doctors can now prescribe Indian hemp – Official

British doctors will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis, the government announced Thursday following a review — but insisted it was not a first step towards legalising recreational use. Home Secretary Sajid Javid, the Interior minister, decided to relax the laws about the circumstances in which specialist clinicians can give medicinal cannabis to patients. It […]

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