July 18, 2026

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Petroleum Marketers Reject Dangote Refinery’s Dollar Pricing Policy

Independent petroleum marketers and energy industry stakeholders have strongly opposed the decision by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to introduce United States dollar-denominated pricing for petroleum products, warning that the policy could increase pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, fuel price volatility, and the broader economy. The controversy follows the refinery’s announcement that transactions involving Premium…

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2027 Elections: Trump Will Use Goodluck Jonathan Against Tinubu- Primate Elijah Ayodele

In a surprising revelation, popular Nigerian cleric Primate Elijah Ayodele has claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to back former Nigerian leader Goodluck Jonathan in a bid to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on the matter, Primate Ayodele stated emphatically: “Donald Trump is planning to use Goodluck Jonathan to…

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Mpox: WHO to Provide Vaccination Support to Nigeria and 16 Other Countries

Africa’s Response to Mpox: WHO and Africa CDC Collaborate on Vaccine Strategy and Preparedness In a crucial meeting held from November 5-7, 2024, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) gathered in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, to discuss the development of targeted vaccination…

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WHO Reveals Tuberculosis as the Leading Infectious Disease Killer, Surpassing COVID-19

In 2023, tuberculosis (TB) regained its place as the world’s leading cause of infectious disease-related deaths, surpassing COVID-19, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report. This concerning development underscores the ongoing global struggle to eradicate TB, a disease that continues to impact millions despite significant progress in treatment and diagnosis. The WHO report…

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WHO Approves Cecolin® for Single-Dose HPV Vaccination in Fight Against Cervical Cancer

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently prequalified Cecolin®, a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, for use in a single-dose regimen to help prevent cervical cancer. This marks a significant step forward in the global fight against the disease, which continues to affect hundreds of thousands of women each year, particularly in low- and middle-income countries….

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Australia Introduces Groundbreaking Peanut Allergy Treatment Program for Infants

Australia Launches World-First Program to Treat Peanut Allergies in Infants In a groundbreaking initiative, Australia will offer treatment to infants with peanut allergies to build immunity against this potentially life-threatening condition. Under a world-first program supervised by select pediatric hospitals, eligible babies will receive gradually increasing doses of peanut powder each day for at least…

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Russia Antivirus Firm, Kaspersky Exits US Market Following Government Ban

Kaspersky Labs, the prominent Russian antivirus giant, has announced its departure from the US market following a ban on its software by the Biden administration. In a statement to BBC News, Kaspersky described the move as a “sad and difficult decision,” attributing it to the untenable business environment in the US. This decision follows Commerce…

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Deadly Illegal Hajj Routes: A Stark Warning for Pilgrims

This year’s Hajj pilgrimage witnessed a tragic loss of life, with hundreds of pilgrims succumbing to the extreme heat in Mecca as temperatures soared past 50 degrees Celsius. Alarmingly, 83% of these fatalities were among those who had taken illegal routes, underscoring the significant dangers associated with unregulated travel during this sacred journey. The Saudi…

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