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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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Court Rules Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ineligible To Seek Re-Election In 2028

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure has ruled that Lucky Aiyedatiwa is not eligible to contest the 2028 governorship election. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Toyin Adegoke held that the Nigerian Constitution does not allow an elected president, vice president, governor, or deputy governor to remain in office for more than eight years. Aiyedatiwa...

Global Crude Prices Rise: What It Means As Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Prices In Nigeria

Global crude oil prices climbed again on the international market, rising by about 9.2 percent, reversing part of the earlier decline that had triggered a reduction in petrol prices in Nigeria. As of the latest market updates, Brent Crude was trading around $92 per barrel, while the U.S....

Ondo Government Restricts Motorcycle Operations Across 18 LGAs

The Ondo State Government has introduced new security measures restricting the operations of commercial motorcycles across all 18 local government areas of the state. The directive, which took effect on Wednesday, limits motorcycle operations between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., as part of efforts to strengthen security and maintain public order. The announcement was...