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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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FG Orders CCTV Cameras, Solar Lights On Niger Bridge To Stop Vandalism

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate installation of CCTV cameras and solar-powered streetlights on the First Niger Bridge to tackle vandalism and theft of critical components of the structure. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, issued the directive on Thursday during an inspection of the First and...

Atiku Explains Why He Wants To Restore Fuel Subsidy If Elected

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained his plan to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that Nigerians have not been shown how the money saved from its removal has been used. Atiku, who is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, made the...

Uganda’s King Oyo Dies At 34 After 31-Year Reign As World’s Youngest Monarch

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at just three years old, has died in Uganda at the age of 34. The traditional ruler of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda died on Thursday, with the kingdom’s...