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Published on 17:15 GMT

Reps begin probe into Nigeria's drug abuse rate

The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced a comprehensive investigation into Nigeria’s increasing rate of drug abuse, pledging to hold those culpable to account to safeguard the nation’s public health sector. Addressing stakeholders at the opening …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on 19:25 GMT

Reps Probes Nigeria’s Alarming Drug Abuse Cases

104 By Tracy Moses The House of Representatives has begun an in-depth investigation into Nigeria’s growing drug abuse and trafficking crisis, aiming to expose systemic failures, hold accountable those responsible, and curb a menace threatening public …

Source: Point Blank News - Indeterminate
Published on Dec 15, 2025

CAF bans alcohol, cigarettes and 8 other items at AFCON 2025

Alcohol, cigarettes, and weapons are completely banned inside and around all AFCON 2025 stadiums in Morocco CAF has introduced zero tolerance for laser pointers, gas spray, and offensive materials during the AFCON Fans are advised to travel light, as …

Source: Legit News - Pending
Published on Dec 15, 2025

Confederation of African Football Issues Strict Prohibited Items List for AFCON 2025 Stadiums in Morocco

As the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 approaches, with the opening match scheduled for December 21, 2025, between hosts Morocco and Comoros at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, the Confederation of African Football (CAF …

Source: Alexa.ng - Pending
Published on Dec 14, 2025

Bharat Bhushan | Why India More Unequal Than Sub-Saharan Africa

Despite rapid growth, India’s income and wealth distribution profile resembles that of most unequal countries globally, including Sub-Saharan Africa. The World Inequality Report 2026, released on December 10, shows that in India the top 10 per cent earners …

Source: The Asian Age - Neutral
Published on 20:19 GMT

Burden, Trends, Risk Factors, and Forecast of Ischemic Heart Disease, Rheumatic Heart Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation ...

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases, characterized by high incidence, chronic progression, and limited curative options, have become a major global health burden. They are not only associated with elevated mortality rates but also contribute significantly …

Source: Dove Medical Press - Neutral
Published on Dec 13, 2025

Nigerian Manufacturers Still Struggling With Myriads Of Energy Deficiency, Prolonged System Failures

A plethora of challenges have continued to immerse gains and efforts by the Nigerian Manufacturing Sector that holds significant position to propel the National economy. YEMISI IZUORA, looks at the impact of these challenges and apparent weakness on the …

Source: Oriental News Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Dec 13, 2025

Africa Cannot Afford Another Year of Delay: The Case for Embracing Safer Nicotine Alternatives

By Joseph Magero, Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA) As another year ends, it’s important to reflect on Africa’s position in the global fight against smoking-related diseases. Unfortunately, the familiar pattern continues: while the rest of the world …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on Dec 12, 2025

Cost of Healthcare in Africa Soaring High, with 384m Pushed into Poverty, Says WHO

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that many African countries have continued to witness skyrocketing healthcare expenditure this making medical treatment inaccessible to many. It said that Africa presently accounts for …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 15, 2025

MI6 should stay out of politics – and talking up war with Russia is extremely dangerous

THE first thing to be said about MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s alarmist speech alleging an overarching Russian threat to Britain is that she should not have been allowed to give it. An insistence that “the pressure we apply [on Russia] on Ukraine’s behalf …

Source: Morning Star - Left-wing
Published on Dec 15, 2025

Ofori-Atta’s 20% killer tax destroying 24-Hour industralisation

Ghana’s ambition to industrialise through agriculture, create jobs, stabilise the cedi, and build a 24-Hour Economy depends heavily on agro-processing. Yet one policy—the 20% excise duty on natural fruit juices—is quietly undermining these national …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Dec 12, 2025

Tales of the Legends – Lost and found, tracking down amazing midfielder

Born Malcolm Jacobs on the 20th of November 1965, in Steenberg, Cape Town, South Africa, he completed his primary education at Sullivan Primary School and Heathfield High School. From a very young age, sport, especially football, shaped both his character …

Source: New Era - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 12, 2025

Coconut on the Road: Coconuts for Christmas

What do the Philippines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Guam, Japan, and Guyana all have in common? Simple: they are all places where I’ve spent Christmas Day wondering how in the world I got there and whether Santa had my forwarding …

Source: Pacific Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Dec 15, 2025

Head-Neck Cancers Sixth Commonest Cancers Worldwide — Robotic Surgeon

A head, neck, and thyroid surgeon at the University Hospitals of Leicester, Dr Oladejo Olaleye, has disclosed that head-neck cancers are the sixth most common cancers worldwide. Olaleye disclosed this in a chat on Channels Television’s programme Amazing …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on Dec 15, 2025

Tonto Dikeh Reveals Long Battle With Smoking, Masturbation Addiction

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has opened up about her significant life transformation, which she attributes to a spiritual encounter. She described this change as a major shift away from her past struggles with smoking, alcohol dependence, and emotional …

Source: Lagos Post Online - Pending
Published on Dec 12, 2025

All the albums we loved this year

Here is a round-up of the latest records our critics for The Times and The Sunday Times have been enjoying the most. From rock and Puerto Rican bomba to country and folk, the choices are varied and the list will be added to every week. Which new albums …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on Dec 12, 2025

The deaths in 2025 that shocked the world from the pope and Charlie Kirk to iconic celebrities

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Dec 11, 2025

Cleft Lip Palate requires timely and multidisciplinary treatment and care – Plange-Rhule

By Dorothy Frances Ward, GNA Kumasi Dec. 11, GNA – Cleft Lip Palate treatment requires a timely and multidisciplinary approach to ensure safe and quality outcomes. It must include comprehensive support programs, which are essential to improve care and …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

$1.2 million seized in illicit tobacco operation

Release date: 12/12/25 More than $1.2 million worth of illegal tobacco and vapes have been seized in an operation targeting South Australia’s north and west. The state’s illicit tobacco taskforce within Consumer and Business Services raided multiple …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

Custom 3D-Printed Models Improve Precision in Cancer Surgery

Personalized visualization guides complex head and neck cancer removals COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key highlights ⦁ 3D-printed models tailored to each patient improve tumor removal accuracy in head …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 09:03 GMT

Interactive anti-vaping campaign slides into SA

An innovative new anti-vaping ad campaign called Don’t let vaping in has been launched in South Australia to encourage more young people to quit. This campaign is different to traditional approaches by incorporating an interactive element designed to …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

First 5 California Mourns the Passing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California mourns the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, and extends our deepest condolences to their family and loved ones during this time of …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Mitotic Spindle Organizing Protein 2B (MZT2B) Antibody Market Projected to Reach $1.88 Billion by 2029

The Business Research Company’s Mitotic Spindle Organizing Protein 2B (MZT2B) Antibody Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 01:03 GMT

Felon Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Unlawful Possession of Machine Gun Conversion Device, Firearms And ...

LAS VEGAS – A North Las Vegas resident who has prior felony convictions was sentenced today by United States District Judge Gloria M. Navarro to 10 years in prison to be followed by four years of supervised release for possession of a machine gun, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on December 16, 2025 - 01:03 GMT

Father and son admit to smuggling attempt of massive firearms cache to Mexico

LAREDO, Texas – Two men have entered guilty pleas to trafficking at least 534 weapons along with numerous magazines and large amounts of ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Emilio Ramirez Cortes, 48, a Mexican citizen who legally …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on December 16, 2025 - 01:03 GMT

Everett, Washington man who used a pipe bomb to blow up Black couple’s car sentenced to five years in prison

Seattle –A 55-year-old Everett, Washington man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison for three federal felonies including a pipe bomb explosion that destroyed a neighbor’s car, announced U.S. Attorney Charles Neil …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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