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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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Tinubu Confers National Honours On June 12 Heroes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on dozens of pro-democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and retired military officers who played key roles in Nigeria’s June 12 democratic struggle. The announcement was made during his nationwide Democracy Day address, where he paid tribute to individuals who...

CBN Moves To Tighten Banking Rules, Holdcos To Strengthen Financial Stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulatory proposals aimed at strengthening corporate governance and improving stability across the country’s financial services industry. The apex bank released two draft frameworks—the Exposure Draft of Guidelines on Ring-Fencing Operations of Closely Linked Entities and Revised Guidelines for Financial...

Oklahoma Weather Alert: Severe Storm Threat Returns Saturday

Oklahoma is expected to enjoy cooler conditions on Friday before heat and storm activity return over the weekend, according to meteorological forecasts. Friday will be noticeably milder statewide, with temperatures dropping into the upper 80s—down from the mid-90s recorded in recent days. Cities such as Oklahoma City, Enid,...