Maureen Ikpeama

Asthma in Africa and the Middle East: Prevalence, burden, the GAAPP response

By Prof. Chibuike Uba, Ph.D Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, is one of the most common non-communicable diseases worldwide and a leading cause of avoidable suffering and death. Globally, an estimated 262–334 million people live with asthma, and the disease contributes significantly to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Once considered a condition largely…

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Group calls for review of HIV policy, establishment of anti retroviral pharmaceutical industry in Enugu

Stakeholders on fight against the spread of the  Human Immune Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( HIV/AIDS) have urged the Nigerian government to review the country’s  HIV policy , build anti retroviral pharmaceutical industry, and empower people living with HIV inorder to help them live healthy lives. They made the call on Tuesday, during a One-Day …

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US seeks 50% ownership stake in Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation

Donald Trump administration has proposed that the US receive a 50% ownership stake in Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation for the military and financial aid provided to Kyiv to fight off the Russian war. Under the proposal, Ukraine would transfer partial control of its valuable mineral resources to Washington rather than make financial repayments,…

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Wike attends PDP governors’ meeting

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Sunday, made attended PDP Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja .. Pix: Wike Wike’s presence was surprisingly given his central role in the breakaway G5 faction and his continued alignment with the APC-led federal government, a relationship that has raised questions about his…

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PDP crisis worsening as NWC rejects  Damagum’s claims,  insists Anyanwu not reinstated

National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the  press briefing by the Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, today Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 in which he attempted to overturn the resolution of the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which scheduled the 100th NEC meeting for Monday, 30th June, 2025….

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INEC  announces dates for  bye-elections , continuous voter registration

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced August 16,2025 date for  bye-elections  in 16 constituencies across 12 states The commission has also announced July 8 as date for commencement of continuous voter registration. Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu made this known  on Thursday during a consultative meeting with leaders of political parties at the INEC headquarters…

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