Exercise
8 Dec
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Lagos, has stressed regular exercise and health screenings as key measures to combat heart disease, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases. Speaking at the pre-annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference tagged "Run for Health" on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the doctors discussed the growing…
30 Oct
Forget the gym memberships and complicated workout routines—walking might just be the simplest, most effective exercise around. With zero equipment needed, it’s accessible to almost anyone, anywhere. Here’s why adding a 30-minute walk to your day could be the healthiest habit you pick up. 1. Heart health A daily 30-minute walk could lower your heart…
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World Trade Organisation (WTO) members agreed on Monday to hold the next ministerial conference in Cameroon in early 2026, it said in a statement. The WTO holds such conferences every two years where trade ministers from around the globe gather to try to reach deals to set or update new trade rules. The statement indicated…
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Serbian authorities have been using sophisticated digital surveillance technology to spy on journalists and activists in the Balkan country, Amnesty International said in a report published Monday. According to the report -- "A Digital Prison" -- Serbian authorities have deployed spyware that "provides Serbian authorities with extensive surveillance capabilities once installed on a target's device".…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved free nationwide train rides from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The initiative aims to alleviate transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Idris said, "As we did last year, there will be free train services…
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The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Kelechi Ohiri, said that the NHIA has surpassed its 2024 target and achieved 95 per cent of the 2027 presidential target with 19.2 million Nigerians enrolled in the health insurance scheme. The DG disclosed this at a Universal Health Coverage (UHC ) day commemoration programme to…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of 193 foreigners and 599 other suspects for offences bordering on cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. The EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed their arrest while briefing journalists at the commission’s office in Lagos on Monday. Uwujaren said the suspects were…
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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday inaugurated buses using solar energy and electricity aimed at achieving zero emissions. The university also unveiled its updated logo. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, unveiled the buses and logo at a media parley in Lagos. Ogunsola said that the buses were made and donated by…
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A woman who admitted throwing a milkshake at the right-wing Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during the general election campaign escaped jail Monday. Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, admitted assault by beating after Brexit figurehead Farage was doused as he left a pub in Clacton, east of London, on June 4. Tan Ikram, a judge at…
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Everyone wants to meet up with expectations and responsibilities and it’s a continuous circle. The hustle never stops as some work into the late nights and still have to wake early enough to continue with the same work. No breaks, no proper sleep pattern and rest has been ousted since they were handed a graduation…
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The Action Peoples Party (APP) has prayed a Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the election victory of the party’s candidates in the Rivers Local Government (LG) poll held on Oct. 5. The plaintiff, Juboye Abraham, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1464/2024 filed by his lawyer, Ukpai Ukairo, urged Justice Binta Nyako to make an…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed in Saudi Arabia where he will hold bilateral talks and visit the mosque of Prophet Muhammad and other holy sites. He was received at the Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina, Saudi Arabia, by Abdulmohsen Bin Nayef Bin Hamed, the Deputy Governor of Madina Region, along with Nigerian…