Group Wants Taxes Imposed On Sugary Drinks

Group Wants Taxes Imposed On Sugary Drinks

The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) said the introduction of taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) will go a long way in improving the health and economic well-being of the country. It noted that aside from over four million Nigerians living with diabetes,

NDLEA Directs Narcotic Assistant Candidates To Report For Training

NDLEA Directs Narcotic Assistant Candidates To Report For Training

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has directed successful candidates for the second and third batches of Narcotic Assistant (NASS) to report for training in the order of groups and dates scheduled against their names. The agency’s spokesman Femi Babafemi said while

Cervical Cancer: First Ladies Wants WHO, Others To Prioritize Girls’ Access To Vaccination

Cervical Cancer: First Ladies Wants WHO, Others To Prioritize Girls’ Access To Vaccination

– Launch Vaccine Access Programme in Abuja By Joseph Erunke As the increasing number of cervical cancer patients have become a thing of worry across the world, wives of former and current governors in the country have called on the World Health Organisation,

Two of Africa’s Covid experts are leaving the continent. Is this a brain drain or gain for Africa? – CNN

Two of Africa’s Covid experts are leaving the continent. Is this a brain drain or gain for Africa? – CNN

By Nimi Princewill, CNN Two of Africa’s Covid experts are clearing out their desks and counting the hours as they prepare to take up new roles offered to them overseas. Dr. John Nkengasong, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa

Xi’s China is closing to the world. And it isn’t just about borders – CNN

Xi’s China is closing to the world. And it isn’t just about borders – CNN

Analysis by Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN)It’s been nearly two years since China shut its international borders as part of its efforts to keep Covid-19 out. China tamed the initial outbreak in Wuhan by locking down the city of more than 10 million people, confining

Chaotic! Houses, Vehicles Submerged As Flood Hits Lagos Communities

Chaotic! Houses, Vehicles Submerged As Flood Hits Lagos Communities

Hundreds of residents were on Sunday afternoon reportedly sacked from their homes with vehicles submerged after flash floods affected Ekoro, Ajisebiara-Mecca, Akowonjo, Oko Oba and Egbeda areas of Lagos State. Many canals overflowed, causing several electric poles to fall, raising fears of possible

Lassa Fever Hits Four States, Says NCDC

Lassa Fever Hits Four States, Says NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday alerted the nation to the reported cases of Lassa fever in Edo, Bauchi, Ondo and Ebonyi states. The NCDC said compared to previous years, the number of reported cases at this time have been relatively

Gbajabiamila Promises To Ensure Safe Return Of Missing Journalist

Gbajabiamila Promises To Ensure Safe Return Of Missing Journalist

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has promised to ensure the safe return of missing journalists with Vanguard Newspaper. Gbajabiamila made the promise at a capacity-building workshop for the House of Reps Committee on Media and Public Affairs on Monday

Drug Addiction: NDLEA Moves To Establish 6 Standard Rehab Centres In Nigeria – Marwa

Drug Addiction: NDLEA Moves To Establish 6 Standard Rehab Centres In Nigeria – Marwa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will establish six standard rehabilitation centres in each geo-political zone of Nigeria starting from 2022. The Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) disclosed this at the 5th Biennial National

Rev. Pam Commends Federal Govt Strategy In Containing, Managing Covid-19 Pandemic

Rev. Pam Commends Federal Govt Strategy In Containing, Managing Covid-19 Pandemic

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Yakubu Pam has said that the Federal government,s practical measures put in place through the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID 19 to contain the virus is a step in the right direction. The