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Speaker Seeks Investments in Health Sector to Curb Brain Drain

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for more investments in the health sector, to curb the brain drain confronting the sector.

80% of Diabetes Cases in Nigeria Undetected – Report

The International Diabetes Federation in a new research says 80 percent of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in Nigeria become aware of their condition after experiencing complications.

Diabetes: Group Urges FG to Subsidise Care

Diabetes Control Media Advocacy Initiative has called on the Federal Government to subsidise the cost of drugs and make treatment accessible for people living with diabetes.

Diabetes: Poorly Breastfed Babies at Higher Risk

Inadequate or absence of breastfeeding with excessive use of artificial milk increases the risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children, according to a consultant endocrinologist, Dr Bolanle Okunowo.

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Tinubu Sends Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at 81st UNGA

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Shettima will lead a high-level Nigerian delegation that includes Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, ministers and...

SERAP Urges UN Probe Into 37 NSCDC Custody Deaths

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the United Nations to intervene over the reported deaths of 37 people in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Niger State, as well as reports of lethal force used during protests that followed the deaths...

37 Detainees Die in NSCDC Custody: FG Suspends 20 Officers, Sets Up Probe Panel

The Federal Government has taken fresh action following the deaths of 37 people in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, suspending 20 officers and setting up an independent panel to investigate what happened. The measures were announced by Interior Minister...