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One person from Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is reported to have been infected with monkey pox, Straightnews has confirmed. An undisclosed source in the state Ministry of Health said the patient is lying critically ill in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua in Uyo. Earlier in a telephone interview Saturday with Atlantic FM Radio, Uyo, Dr. Dominic Ukpong, the state Commissioner for Health, had confirmed that one person was infected with the virus, but he did not mention the location. But in a press release on Saturday evening, Charles Udoh, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, also…

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal won his sixth title of another remarkable year as he punished a disgruntled Nick Kyrgios at the China Open on Sunday. The 31-year-old Spaniard was never really in trouble against the temperamental Australian in a 6-2, 6-1 rout in 92 minutes on Beijing’s outside hard courts. Nadal, a 16-time Grand Slam winner, came to the Chinese capital on the back of winning his third US Open. He saved two match points in his nervy opener against Frenchman Lucas Pouille. But after that Nadal sliced through the opposition to win the China Open for the first…

A total of 55 Nigerians are alleged to have stolen $6.2 billion from the national fund, though their names were not mentioned. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, who made this known on Aljazeera, listed the facilities the stolen money could have provided. He said if only one third of the stolen money was returned to Nigeria it would have built 600 kilometres of roads, 37 hospitals, 20,000 housing units and train 4,000 kids from primary to university level. Mohammed, while speaking on a video called Kleptocracy Tour, a tour organised by anti-corruption campaigners in the British capital…

BY: BRENDA GODINEZ Moringa plant is beginning to gain more popularity as a new “superfood” for its highly nutritious profile and powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and tissue-protective properties among many other health benefits. Moringa oleifera, also known as horseradish tree, ben tree, or drumstick tree, is a small tree from India, Pakistan, and Nepal that has been used for generations in Eastern countries to treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, anemia, arthritis, liver disease, and respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders. Moringa has become popular as a natural leaf powder supplement, although the pods, roots, bark, flowers, seeds, and…

BY: MELISSA STRANGER Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda Gates is at the front lines of children’s rights and gender equality.Getty Images / Mark Wilson Many billionaires give some of their money to charity, but some give a lot of their money to charity. Created by Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates, the Giving Pledge invites the wealthiest people in the world to pledge more than half of their wealth to charitable causes either during their lives or in their wills. As of June, 137 ultra-wealthy individuals and families have joined the effort,…

A Nigerian has developed a tricycle using solar energy to propel it and donated same to his church for use. At the moment, tricycle, which is popularly called keke, powered by Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel, and commonly used by many individuals and other operators is in vogue. Announcing this Saturday in a live telecast, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Lagos, Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya said Arthur Anthony Onyika was the person who developed the tricycle. He publicly displayed the key of the tricycle to the delight of the congregation. Olukoya said Onyika had brought the tricycle to…

Nigeria has become the 12th country in the world to qualify for World Cup Russia 2018 having trounced Zambia 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The goal was scored by Alex Iwobi, the Arsenal midfielder at the 74th minutes of the match. By this winning, Nigeria has garnered 13 points from five matches followed by Zambia with 7 points. Nigeria and Zambia had lost several scoring chances in the first half of the match. However, Nigeria converted the only chance to a goal. President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works,…

The Ibom Specialist Hospital in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has been shut down, just two years after it was built and inaugurated by the administration of former governor Godswill Akpabio. A report culled from Premium Times says the multi-million dollar hospital was shut down in September after its private managers terminated their contract with the state government and withdrew from the facility. When PREMIUM TIMES visited the hospital on Monday evening, the facility was locked; apart from the security officials, not a single person was inside its massive buildings. Visitors were not allowed entry. Some persons who had worked in…

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria file out tomorrow to face the Chipolopolo of Zambia to cement their place in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, ten countries have already sealed their place in the tourney that holds every four years. Below are the countries that have qualified; 1.) Russia (as hosts) 2.) Germany 3.) England 4.) Belgium 5.) Iran 6.) Japan 7.) South Korea 8.) Brazil 9.) Saudi Arabia 10.) Mexico

There are a lot of pharmaceutical cosmetics that can help bring the face to our desired state. But their solution is only temporary. And sometimes, they’re accompanied by unpleasant reactions. However, it is important to realize that the gifts of nature can do for our face what no cosmetic can dare. These are five natural face-saving remedies: Water Research has it that a person needs to drink at least two liters of water a day to ensure their healthiness. Surprisingly, enough water consumption is the best way to get a healthy and smooth skin, including facial skin. Remember to drink…