Stunted Growth
2 Sep
The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has revealed that climate change will affect the growth of nearly 40 million children in Nigeria. He said already about 400 million children are suffering from nutrient deficiencies globally. READ ALSO:Retired judge seeks special agency for widows Stunting or being too short for one’s…
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One of South Korea's top actors apologised after it was revealed he fathered a child with a woman he is not married to, sparking nationwide scrutiny in a country where births outside marriage are still seen as taboo. Jung Woo-sung, an A-lister in South Korea's competitive film industry since his debut in the 1990s, made…
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France on Saturday began the return of some 3,500 archaeological artifacts to Ethiopia, which Paris held since the 1980s for study. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot handed over two prehistoric stone axes, called bifaces, and a stone cutter to Ethiopia's Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa, during a visit to the national museum in Addis Ababa. The…
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The founder of Vento Furniture, Hasan Yigit, in this interview with OLUDARE RICHARDS, says he built Vento Furniture from scratch in Nigeria following his understanding that Nigerians desire quality and value for money. He also shares insights into his journey in Nigeria and how he built the firm as a wholly Nigerian brand. Please tell…
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For months US Vice President Kamala Harris was laser-focused on one potentially career-defining, history-making goal -- becoming the first woman entrusted with the keys to the White House. But defeat to Donald Trump in November's election stripped the Democrat of a place in the pantheon of US presidents, and left America wondering what's next for…
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A herbalist, Ismail Usman, is fighting for his life after suffering a life-threatening injury while testing a self-made 'bulletproof' charm in Kuchibuyi village in Abuja on November 23. Eyewitness reports that Usman shot himself in the stomach with a locally fabricated gun, but the charm failed to protect him. The FCT police command spokesperson, Josephine…
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Sometime ago, an old classmate suggested that those of us who finished secondary school education at James Welch Grammar School, Emevor, in Isoko North Council Area of Delta State between 1969 and 1973 should form a whatsapp group. I find myself once in a while going to the whatsapp group to read people’s posts, comments…
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Director-General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, has appealed to the Bank of Industry (BoI) for intervention funds to develop processing technologies and equipment to prevent post-harvest losses. Ike-Muonso made the appeal when he led officials of the agency on a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the BOI,…
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In the first part of our series, we said that in the Bible, “streams in the desert” is a metaphor for God’s abundance for us in times of dire need. We also noted that what God promises us is streams in the desert and not an oasis. A stream flows, while an oasis is stagnant.…
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The Archdeacon of Agege and Vicar of Christ Church, Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Venerable Tunde Owoyele has enjoined members of the Christ Morning Star Nigeria (CMSN) to embrace Christ’s love as the only means to overcome the world system and its challenges/pressures. Owoyele, who gave the charge recently while preaching…
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The Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), recently marked its 25th anniversary with several activities such as donation of hospital equipment to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja; Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta, and Anniversary Thanksgiving service, which held at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja, among others. The…