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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.

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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.

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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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7,000 Pharmacists Emigrate From Nigeria in Two Years – PSN

Over 7,000 pharmacists have emigrated from Nigeria in the last two years, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Professor Cyril Usifoh, revealed on...

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FG Cancels N740bn Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Contract

The Federal Government has officially terminated the N740 billion contract with Julius Berger Plc for the construction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project. The decision followed ongoing disputes over project costs, implementation challenges, and the contractor’s alleged refusal to comply with agreed terms. A termination letter, signed by C.O...

National Assembly Approves Life Sentences for Drug Offenders

The National Assembly has introduced life imprisonment as the penalty for drug traffickers through an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act. This decision followed the adoption of a harmonized report by both the Senate and the House of Representatives on the NDLEA Act...

Defence Chief Calls for Simon Ekpa’s Extradition

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has expressed optimism that Simon Ekpa will be extradited to Nigeria to face justice following his recent arrest by Finnish authorities. Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian descent, was apprehended alongside four others on Thursday on allegations of terror-related...