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Reducing sugar in packaged foods, beverages can prevent heart attacks, stroke –Study

A new United States study has found that cutting 20 per cent of sugar from packaged foods and 40 percent from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events such as strokes, heart attacks and cardiac arrests annually.

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Media War: NMA, NARD blame Ngige for prolonged strike

The Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday blamed the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, for the prolonged strike by resident doctors.

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NYSC, NHIS plan insurance for corps members

The National Youth Service Corps on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health Insurance Scheme on the inclusion of corps members in the NHIS programme.

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Buhari constitutes health reform panel, names Osinbajo chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Health Sector Reform Committee to kick-start the development and implementation of a Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria in collaboration with state governments and the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

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How Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Died

Bayelsa State was plunged into grief after Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo collapsed while on official duty on 11 December 2025 and was later pronounced dead at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa. The state government confirmed the death and announced three days of mourning. What...

Tax Data Sovereignty: Why the FIRS–France Deal Must Be Halted Now

The Federal Inland Revenue Service’s newly signed Memorandum of Understanding with France’s Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) has been presented as a step toward improving Nigeria’s tax administration. But behind the official statements lies a troubling reality: this agreement risks placing Nigeria’s sovereign tax infrastructure within...

How To Apply For Nigeria Police Force Recruitment 2025/2026

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has officially announced the commencement of the recruitment process for 50,000 new Police Constables and Specialist personnel. This major drive is part of the Federal Government's plan to inject over 94,000 new personnel into Nigeria’s...