[ad_1] All countries remain “dangerously unprepared” for the next pandemic, the Red Cross warned on Monday, saying future health crises could also collide with increasingly likely climate-related disasters. Despite three “brutal” years of the Covid-19 pandemic, strong preparedness systems are “severely lacking”, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said. The world’s…
[ad_1] The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government on the removal of petrol subsidy. Oluwo, in a statement on Friday by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, said the subsidy removal would cut avoidable wastage and stop enriching few individuals at the detriment…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has found that antibiotic use is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in healthy older adults. The study, which followed over 13,500 participants for five years, provides reassurance for older adults…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo Nigerians do not regard national budgets unless it will lead to a reduction in the price of basic food commodities such as bread, rice and garri, renowned economist, Bismarck Rewane, has said. Rewane, who is the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, made this known on Thursday during a live appearance…
[ad_1] Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie Many people experience feelings of wanting to vomit after undergoing certain conditions which makes this status one that is likely to be exaggerated in terms of showing the appropriate severity of this symptom. The condition would, therefore, range from mild to severe and it will be our business this week on…
[ad_1] In his inaugural speech, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the end of fuel subsidy and the the need to unify multiple exchange rates in the country. Tinubu said fuel subsidy was no longer be sustainable as it is taking a deep toll on the economy. “We commend the decision of the outgoing administration in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Plateau State Government has confirmed two deaths resulting from a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. According to the Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, “the state has recorded three cases of Lassa fever with two fatalities and one currently undergoing treatment.” The two cases…
Nineteen injured students from Nasarawa State University in Keffi have been discharged from the hospital following injuries they sustained during rice palliative stampede that occurred last Friday. Margaret Elayo, the state Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, expressed her condolences to the families of the two students who died in the recent stampede before the distribution of…
[ad_1] By Ijeoma UKAZU Protein comes from a variety of sources, including meat, milk, fish, soy, and eggs, as well as beans, legumes, and nut butter. These foods are important to the structure, function, and regulation of the body. Nutrition experts say while we can survive just fine by consuming a low-carb diet, the same…
[ad_1] Over 50 people were reportedly trapped in a two storey building which collapsed on Thursday afternoon at the Gwarinpa District of the Federal Capital Territory. Our correspondent gathered that several workers are still trapped under the rumbles of the ill-fated building said to be a commercial complex still under construction. Though no official report…
