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Young Nigerians are tackling the stigma of mental health

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Elizabeth Ita first encountered mental illness at age 12, when her beloved father died in Calabar, Nigeria, and she had no one to talk to about her grief – or the ensuing depression that lasted years.  A third of Nigerians have a mental health ailment, but just 300 psychiatrists serve 206 million citizens. Why We Wrote This Across much of… Read More
Development Health Advice 

WHO calls for greater regulation of cross-border alcohol marketing

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The study outlines how the digital revolution in marketing and promotion is being used to advertise alcohol across national borders, and in many cases regardless of social, economic, or cultural environments.  Drinking alcohol is causally linked to an array of health problems, WHO said, ranging from alcohol dependence and other mental and behavioural disorders, to major noncommunicable diseases such as… Read More
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How Nigerian pilgrims made remarkable impression in Jordan

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AS Christians were celebrating Easter festivities to mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, over 1,500 worshippers from Nigeria and different parts of the world, including United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Dublin, Europe and Ghana converged on Jordan in the Middle East in the mood of worship and offer of supplications to God. The spiritual tour, organized by Christ… Read More
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Tems becomes first Nigerian artist to debut at No.1 on Billboard Hot 100

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Last year, her collaboration with Wizkid earned her a Billboard Top 10 hit. With ‘Essence,’ Wizkid became the first African musician to have a song in the Top 10 Billboard chart as a lead artist, and Tems’ first Top 10 hit. Months later, Tems collaborates with Drake and Future on the song ‘Wait For U,’ which appears on Future’s LP… Read More
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Singer Stephanie Otobo Rolls Out Evidence Over Alleged Affair With Apostle Suleman

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The drama between Canadian-based singer Stephanie Otobo and her alleged estranged lover Apostle Johnson Suleman may be far from over. Suleman is Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International. Otobo and Suleman’s sex scandal first made the headlines in 2017. The singer released a set of damaging Snapchat shots on the internet allegedly of herself and the… Read More
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“Nigerian And African Consumers Can Be Difficult” – Wurld Speaks On Acceptance

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Nigerian Afropop artist, Sadiq Onifade popularly known as Wurld has counted himself fortunate to have been welcomed by African fans after spending many years in the United States. Breaking into the African music market as a non-resident talent, according to the vocalist, who spent his early years in Mushin, Lagos before going to Atlanta and starting as a professional songwriter, can be… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

UNICEF and WHO warn of perfect storm of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children

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An increase in measles cases in January and February 2022 is a worrying sign of a heightened risk for the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases and could trigger larger outbreaks, particularly of measles affecting millions of children in 2022, warn WHO and UNICEF. Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization are leaving… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing

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Formula milk companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain direct access to pregnant women and mothers at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. The global formula milk industry, valued at some US$ 55 billion, is targeting new mothers with personalized social media content that is often not recognizable as advertising. A new World Health… Read More
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Folabi Nuel partners Make Music Lagos to host songwriting camp

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Nigerian Singer, songwriter, and worship minister, Afolabi Emmanuel (popularly known as Folabi Nuel) has announced the second edition of his annual songwriting camp. The Songwriting Camp, which kicked off in June 2021, is the offshoot of Folabi’s passion to contribute to the creative community he’s a part of, and a growing gap for better songwriting and more refined songwriting skills… Read More
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Drake Breaks His Tie With BTS And Ariana Grande With His New No. 1 Song

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ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 20: Future and Drake perform onstage at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash Block Show at … Phillips Arena on June 20, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Getty Images Drake is back at No. 1 on the Hot 100 this week, returning to the summit of the all-genre ranking of the most-consumed songs… Read More
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