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Cleopatra Okohai

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.

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.

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.

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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Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Defects To APC

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), months after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mimiko, who served as governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017, formally announced his defection on Thursday at the APC Ward 7 Secretariat in...

Seyi Makinde Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying Nigeria urgently needs a reset amid worsening economic and social conditions. Makinde made the announcement on Thursday during the joint mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied...

Africa: What Does France Really Want?

I like Emmanuel Macron. I really do. But I am not too sure if I like his country, France. Let me quickly qualify my opinion of Macron, and of France. My opinion might come across as contradictory about the man and his country. But, it is not. As a matter of...