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Air pollution reduces global Life expectancy by two years – Researchers

Microscopic air pollution caused mostly by burning fossil fuels shortens lives worldwide by more than two years, researchers reported on Tuesday.

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Red Cross warns against rise in global Heat wave

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has cautioned the general public on the rising cases of heat waves across the globe, which it said was a result of climate change, and thus called for a concerted effort to mitigate its deadly effects.

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Excess protein intake can damage kidneys – Dietician

A Registered Dietician-Nutritionist, Cynthia Onyekwere, says though the body needs protein to help build muscle, repair tissue, and fight infection, too much intake of it can damage the kidneys.

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Provide quality services to enrollees, insurance authority urges healthcare providers

The National Health Insurance Authority has called on healthcare providers to provide quality services to enrollees and ensure that they have access to good healthcare services.

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Ramaphosa Survives Fresh Political Storm Over “Farmgate” Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured crucial backing from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) as he faces renewed pressure over the long-running “Farmgate” scandal, one of the biggest political controversies of his presidency. The scandal dates back to a 2020 robbery at Ramaphosa’s private farm in...

U.S. And Nigeria Intensify Campaign Against ISIS In West Africa

A renewed military partnership between the United States and Nigeria has placed the spotlight back on the growing Islamist threat across West Africa, following fresh strikes against ISIS-linked militants in northern Nigeria. The operations come amid increasing concerns that extremist groups expanding from the Sahel region are...

Plateau APC Primaries: Yusuf Gagdi Loses Reps Ticket

A major political shake-up has emerged from Plateau State after the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries, with incumbent lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi losing his bid for re-election. Gagdi, who currently represents the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was defeated by fellow APC aspirant...