200m Nigerians At Risk Of 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases – UNICEF
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200m Nigerians At Risk Of 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases – UNICEF

Top Stories Tamfitronics The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm over the looming health crisis in Nigeria, saying 200 million citizens were at the risk of contracting 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).The revelation was made at a two-day media dialogue on “Ending Open Defecation in Nigeria and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases” on Friday in Lagos, aimed at addressing the pressing issues of poor sanitation, with a particular focus on the practice of open defecation.NTDs are a group of infections that affect the world’s poorest populations, causing long-term disabilities and, in some cases, death. The diseases thrive in areas where there is a lack of clean water and proper sanitation facilities, conditions that remain prevalent in several parts of NigeriaAddressing journalists at the meeting, the UNICEF chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene...
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Nigerians Got Military Out Of Power, Will Vote Out Tinubu In 2027 – Lukman
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Nigerians Got Military Out Of Power, Will Vote Out Tinubu In 2027 – Lukman

Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics Former National Vice Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will face defeat in the 2027 elections, echoing the historical ousting of military rulers from power over 25 years ago.In an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” programme on Wednesday, Lukman criticized the current administration, highlighting deteriorating security and economic conditions under Tinubu’s 15-month tenure.He asserted that the APC has failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations and is unworthy of re-election.Lukman also condemned the APC’s performance at the state level, describing its governors as “emperors” who have not delivered on their promises.Lukman said, “This country cannot continue like this. What I know is that something will have to give. Whether that act of giving will produce something that will correct all the mess...
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Nigerians are witnessing Buhari pro-max, Atiku’s aide taunts Tinubu
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Nigerians are witnessing Buhari pro-max, Atiku’s aide taunts Tinubu

Politics tamfitronics Paul IbeA media aide to former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the level of hardship witnessed by Nigerians in the current administration cannot be compared to what they endured under Muhammadu Buahri’s time.Paul Ibe in a statement issued on Sunday, August 11, said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has failed to acknowledge the hardships faced by most Nigerians.Ibe noted that this only indicates a lack of preparedness for governance by Tinubu and his team from the outset.According to Ibe, the several challenges experienced under the Buhari administration have become worse under the Tinubu’s leadership.He said, “There were certainly challenges before now. That’s why you were given the mandate. We know so many things were done wrong under Buhari. The economy went into recession twice under the last APC administration...
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Nigerians Angry Because Tinubu Is Deceiving Them – CDD Ex-Director
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Nigerians Angry Because Tinubu Is Deceiving Them – CDD Ex-Director

Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics A former Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) Director, Jibrin Ibrahim, on Wednesday, said Nigerians are angry because they are being deceived by the President Tinubu Ball government.Ibrahim made this claim during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.He said governance was collapsing in Nigeria because the government had failed in its promises.Ibrahim said, “When they removed the fuel subsidy, they said in weeks we will have CNG buses and the price of transportation will crash. They said this 13 months ago. Nigerians have not seen those buses. It is called waiting for Godot in literature. When you are told continuously that you will see them and you wait for weeks, months and a year and nothing is coming. You know that what you are told is just a narrative not...
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