health tax policy
13 Jun 2024
Stakeholders have urged government to deploy health tax policy in curbing excessive consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB), as well as tackling Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country.
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Growing in faith is a process of deepening one's relationship with God through consistent study of scripture, prayer, community involvement and actively applying Biblical principles in our daily life. Faith is born into us at the point of salvation and encountering Christ.
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A few days ago, my wife, Carol, and I were on a long distance phone call with someone. This was about 10pm in our bedroom. We sat on two chairs, which were placed opposite each other, using the same phone.
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My name is Sister Juliana Igwegbe; I returned recently from the United States of America. I joined this great ministry in 2004, while in Nigeria. We were then members of the Satellite Town branch.
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No judgment is worse than God giving a person over to his or her own sinful desires; such a person will plunge into degradation and perversion and end up becoming a slave to evil and even to demons
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The second edition of the youth gathering, "Be The Force," aimed at empowering young people with essential guidance for their life journeys, successfully concluded with a focus on mentorship, relationships, networking, and community service as vital components for success. The event featured remarks from several prominent speakers, including the Emir of Zazzau, HRM Alhaji Yakubu,…
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The former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Ari, has insisted that he has enough evidence the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Aisha Binani defeated Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hudu, who spoke on Saturday in Bauchi with select journalists, said that both Chairman of the Independent…
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Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed displeasure over the way the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and accused his men of setting up a mechanism aimed at resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland despite mass protest on Saturday. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, in a statement, said massive protests have disrupted its…
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The people of Ogoni in Rivers State have kicked against violence, expressing support for the ongoing dialogue approach by the Federal Government towards the resumption of oil exploration in the area. Ogoni oil sites were blocked since 1995 following the extra-judicial murder of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis. The Ogonis, in a resolution issued…
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The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday, held a closed-door meeting with the former Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, in Lagos State, The Guardian authoritatively gathered. Though details of the meeting were still sketchy as of the time of writing this report, a source, who…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has distanced himself from the arrest of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, aka ‘SeaKing.’ He has also called for his immediate release. Ogunsanwo was recently rearrested over allegations of cyberbullying the revered cleric. His detention has sparked reactions, with many questioning the circumstances…