[ad_1] From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm that many people might come down with kidney-related diseases because of prolonged fasting and other unwholesome health practices that have negative effects on the kidney and liver. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye,…
[ad_1] The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has cautioned Nigerians against the use of the drug — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule. The caution is contained in an alert with No. 049/2022, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. Adeyeye stated that the…
[ad_1] An agro firm, HarvestPlus, has stated that most rural dwellers are prone to severe illnesses over non-consumption of bio-fortified crops which will lead to micronutrients deficiencies like anemia and stunt in growth. HarvestPlus Head of National Policy, in the Washington DC office, Rewa Misra, stated this at the Bio-fortification policy round table dialogue yesterday…
[ad_1] Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed cases of diphtheria in Kano and Lagos states. This is even as the centre said it was monitoring the situation in Yobe and Osun states where cases were being picked up. Here are the 10 things you need to know about diphtheria…
[ad_1] The Africa Region of the International Human Rights Commission has commended the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration Control, Mrs. Moji Adeyeye, for ensuring quality food, drugs, and other consumables. The IHRC also nominated her for the 2023 IHRC New Year Honours Award of Africa’s Mother of Pure Food and…
[ad_1] From Scholastica Onyeka, Makurdi Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has appealed to industrial unions especially the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU at the Benue State University, Makurdi, to shelve the planned industrial action. He enjoined them to always explore other ways of resolving issues with the management of the university and the State…
[ad_1] Ademola Lookman scored twice for a third straight Serie A match, overshadowing fellow Nigeria international Victor Osimhen at the weekend in Italy. Lookman notched the first and third goals for Atalanta and created the second in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Juventus. He has scored 11 times in Serie A this season, two less…
[ad_1] Economy Court drops graft charges against former NHIF CEO Monday January 23 2023 Former National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) CEO Geoffrey Gitau Mwangi. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG A Nairobi court has allowed an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji to withdraw graft charges against former National Health Insurance Fund…
[ad_1] Lara Adejoro With a resurgence of diphtheria disease in some parts of Nigeria, experts have raised concerns about the vaccination coverage and the waning immunity in adolescents and adults in the country. The experts, who spoke with The PUNCH on Sunday, said there is a need for increased awareness among the populace to curtail…
[ad_1] Wellness & Fitness How do I make my selfish boss understand that work is service without sounding rude? Monday January 23 2023 A hostile or toxic work environment is a precursor to stress and other mental health conditions. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK One of the things most ignored in air travel is, paradoxically one…
