NCDs
29 Nov
Health experts have urged Nigerians to reduce their salt consumption to prevent exposure to preventable Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension.
18 Nov
As the world observes World Diabetes Awareness Month and commemorates World Diabetes Day on November 14, Africa stands at the forefront of a growing health emergency. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, are escalating across the continent, driven by rapid urbanisation, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits. The Executive Vice-President for Diagnostics, Africa at Roche…
29 Aug
The Federal Government has launched strategic policy documents to tackle the spread of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. The documents, known as ‘Revitalising NCDs Prevention and Control in Nigeria-Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Collaboration’.
13 Jun
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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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze on Monday in the northern region with visibility range of 2Km to 5Km. It forecast localised visibility of less than or equal to 1km throughout the forecast…
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The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stated that no amount of oil drilling and selling would take Nigeria out of underdevelopment, suggesting diversification of the economy. He cited countries like Malaysia, India and China as those that were once on the cadre with Nigeria but invested in economic diversification and now…
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A group known as Concerned Igbo Elites Forum has described the selection of Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi as the 2024 Igbo Man of the Year by Secretary-General of the Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo as kangaroo nomination, saying 'it's totally unacceptable and bias.' The group stated this in a statement signed by…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, gave the commission the…
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A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday sentenced a sales representative, Felicia Gabriel to 15 months imprisonment for stealing N1.2m from her employer. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced Gabriel after she pleaded guilty to theft and begged the court for leniency. Emmanuel, however, gave the convict an option of N30,000 fine. The magistrate also…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned hearing until Jan. 2, 2025, in the application filed by a suspect Adun Adewale, who begged to retake his plea after pleading guilty to a charge. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after O.A Olaleye, who appeared for Adewale, prayed the court for a short adjournment…
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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has said the 125, 000 barrels per day Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Warri, Delta State, is now up and running. Kyari, who disclosed this during a tour of the facility on Monday, said the plant was up…
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Two priests of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, also known as ‘Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa A Nigeria’s (EYN) clergymen, Rev. James Kwayang and Rev. Ishaku Chiwar have been abducted by unknown gunmen. Spokesman of the Adamawa Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement, said police personnel have been deployed to trail the gunmen and rescue…
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The Nigeria Police High Command has warned Nigerians, particularly land speculators, to desist from dragging the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, into civil matters. The High Command stated that it frowns upon such actions and would consider taking legal steps against individuals involved. The Police Headquarters, through its spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, expressed the…
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President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. Senator Shettima gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah…