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Nigeria is ranked the highest in tuberculosis burden in Africa and high among 22 countries with severe cases of tuberculosis worldwide, Nigeria Thoracic Society (NTS) stated in a report. The statistics also showed that a third of the world’s population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and there is a new infection every second. This was contained in a release issued yesterday in Uyo by Professor Etete Peters, the President of the Nigerian Thoracic Society to mark this year’s World Tuberculosis day on the theme, “Wanted: Leaders for a TB-Free World.’’ Peters said TB remains the world’s leading infectious killer, being…

More than 10,000 members of All Progressives Party (APC) from Abak five in Akwa Ibom State, Friday, defected to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a mega rally and reception party organised by youths of the areas for Governor Udom Emmanuel. Among the defectors were Sunny Udom, a one-time Director-General of 2015 APC Governorship candidate Campaign Organisation and Okon Obot, a one-time Commissioner for Housing in Akwa Ibom State. Udom on behalf of the defectors thanked PDP for welcoming them to the party, saying that they moved from frying pan –PDP- to fire-APC- and pledged to work for the success of…

We all ask ourselves how celebrities always manage to look spectacular. It’s not all about surgery. There are some secrets that the beauty industry doesn’t want you to know. 1. Use sunscreen. You should use sunscreen every day, even if it’s cloudy. This is because the sun’s rays can damage your skin and accelerate aging of your face. 2. Take care of your hands. Like the neck, the skin on your hands is very fine and needs to be cared for. You can apply anti-wrinkle cream for the face on the hands as well. And here some more tips how to keep your…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has opened credit lines amounting to $800 million in 55 banks across Africa to facilitate the confirmation of letters of credit to support intra-African trade. Mr Obi Emekekwue, the bank’s Director and Global Head, Communications and Events Management Department, said that under the strategy launched in 2016, about $25 billion would be disbursed in support of intra-African trade during the five years ending in 2021. He explained that the bank’s President, Dr Benedict Oramah, disclosed the strategy at the signing of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement in Kigali. Oramah said that under the…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria demonstrated their intention to impress at the 2018 FIFA World Cup by defeating Poland 1-0 at the Stadion Miejski on Friday in Wroclaw. Victor Moses’ 61st minute penalty kick made the difference as the Eagles fought hard to earn a win over world number eight Poland. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr made the most difficult call between the sticks, as he eventually went for Francis Uzoho. The selection earned the youngster his first full debut for the Super Eagles and he gave a fairly good account of himself as proceedings went on in the match.…

Her mien elicits sympathy. Her gait using knees to go round market paints her as a person of strong will. Her stature resembles a dog that hops to play with its owner. But her physique and other human characteristics show that she is lady ailed by physical condition. This picture depicts a 23-year-old Gift Nicholas. A cripple, Gift hails from Nung Oku Uruan in Uruan local government area of Akwa Ibom State. Owing to her predicament, she saunters on her knees. An eagle-eyed reporter of Straightnews stumbled on this physically challenged in Akpan Andem market in Uyo local government area.…

Most 42,000 African migrants in Israel facing a one-month quit notice have vowed to go to jail rather than return to Africa. The Israeli government had two months ago issued a 90-day notice for thousands of African migrants to leave the country or face imprisonment. Findings show that the migrants mostly from Sudan and Eritrea have decided to face the punitive measure by Israeli government instead of returing home to face poverty and other forms of adversity biting the continent. But speaking Wednesday at an event to celebrate the Negev Region held in Dimona, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, said…

Nigeria’s four representatives in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup discovered their playoff-round opponents after Wednesday’s draw in Cairo. Plateau United, MFM FC, Enyimba and Akwa United are all seeking to reach the group stage of Africa’s secondary club competition. Reigning NPFL champions, Plateau United, who dropped from the CAF Champions League after being eliminated by Etoile du Sahel, are scheduled to play USM Alger of Algeria in arguably the toughest of the four draws. MFM FC, who were also dumped out of the CAF Champions League, will take on Djoliba of Mali. Enyimba face South African champions Bidvest Wits. After…

Co-founder of Bill and Melinda Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates at the special and expanded National Economic Council, held in Abuja on Thursday made some suggestions that could help the country position properly in terms of growth. Here are 7 points. 1.Growth is inevitable, Nigeria has unmatched economic potentials, but what becomes of that potential depends on the choices you make as Nigeria leaders. – 2.The most important choice you can make is to maximize your greatest resource, the Nigerian people. Nigeria will thrive when every Nigerian is able to thrive. 3.If you invest in their health, education, and opportunities- the…

Customers are to pay new charges for the installation of meters in their houses. Already, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the new charges. This follows the commission’s scrapping of payment of the market prices of both prepaid and manual meters under the new electricity tariff regime. Under the new tariff regime that takes effect from June 1, 2012, customers will no longer pay the market price for prepaid meters as both the costs of meters and their maintenance have been factored into the new tariff. The new charges, which will serve as meter connection fees, will be less…