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Food-borne diseases still a major public health problem in Nigeria –Expert

A Consultant Microbiologist, Dr. Bamidele Mutiu, says food-borne diseases are still a major public health problem in Nigeria because many people eat food containing...

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Cattle valuable than oil and gas —Adamu Garba

Former Presidential Aspirant, Adamu Garba, has said that cattle have more economic value than the entire oil and gas reserve in Southern Nigeria. Garba said...

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Health

WHO, ILO warn about health risks of working 55 hours or more per week

Individuals working long hours a week are at increased risk of suffering from stroke and dying from ischemic heart disease, according to a new study published by the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization on Monday.

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Nigeria

Foreigner, arrested over sale of 450 rifles to bandits

Five notorious suspects involved in banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and illegal possession of firearms have been arrested by the police in Zamfara.

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Ijora-Marine Bridge to Be Closed for 21 Days for Urgent Repairs — FG

The Federal Government says it will temporarily close the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State for urgent repair work starting from May 18. The closure will last for 21 days. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, made the announcement in a statement released on Tuesday....

UBEC Introduces New Template to Improve Access to UBE Funds

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced plans to roll out a revised template aimed at improving the disbursement and accessibility of federal counterpart funding under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme. UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, made the announcement during a workshop in Abuja attended...

US Slashes Tariffs on Small Packages from China, Like Shein and Temu

President Donald Trump has reduced the tariffs on small parcels sent from mainland China and Hong Kong to the United States. This move comes just hours after both countries agreed to cut levies on each other’s goods for 90 days. According to a statement from the White House,...