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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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NAFDAC Seizes ₦2bn Fake Drinks in Lagos, Arrests Two

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit drinks operation at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, seizing products valued at over ₦2 billion and arresting two suspects. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Zamfara Plaza,...

Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has confirmed. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a procedure lasting approximately 90 minutes on Tuesday at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital. According to a Vatican medical bulletin,...

INEC Sets Oct 24 Deadline For 2027 Candidate Omissions

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set October 24, 2026, as the deadline for political parties to report alleged errors in the 2027 candidate omissions, following growing controversy over the exclusion of several prominent politicians from its final governorship election list. Among those affected are former Minister...