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The World Health Organisation highlights a concerning trend as non-communicable diseases are responsible for 74% of global deaths this year, marking a significant increase since 2000.
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Iconic Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs was laid to rest in Lagos after a moving funeral service attended by family, friends,…
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African leaders celebrate groundbreaking of $16 Billion Dangote Refinery in Kenya
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Appeals Court Limits Deportation Powers of Trump Administration
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