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Mr Paul Okoh, a Nutritionist says Nigerians can reap immense benefits from parsley leaf in the treatment of arthritis, cancer prevention and other ailments. Okoh said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the ongoing annual National Health Dialogue,. The programme was organised by Premium Times, an online paper, Project for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFH), Project Pink Blue and the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF). NAN reports that the two-day event had “Universal Health Coverage: The Role of State and Non-State Actors in Healthcare funding” as its theme. Parsley or…
The authorities of the Nigerian Army wish to inform the general public of the change of name of one of its annual training exercises code-named, “Exercise Egwu Eke” to “Exercise Atilogwu Udo”. The annual training exercise commenced in 2016 and has consistently recorded remarkable successes since its introduction. The Exercise, which covers the South East region of the country, is designed to combat criminal activities including kidnappings, armed robbery, inter-cult and communal clashes among other sundry crimes. A statement by Col Aminu Iliyasu Deputy Director, Army Public Relations said, “All other information relative to the Exercise as contained in the…
By Francis OnyeukwuThe Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Thursday delivered consumables loaded in two trucks to victims of 2019 flood disaster in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the materials which include; bags of rice, beans, garri, gallons of groundnut, palm oil, salt, beverages, soaps and toiletries etc were for victims in Atani, Odekpe and Osamalla.Mr Emeka Obinwa, Executive Assistant to Gov. Willie Obiano on SEMA (Media), who represented the SEMA Executive Secretary, Chief Paul Odenigbo, handed over the materials to Ogbaru Council officials at Atani.He said the items were…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has said that a mob stopped its men from getting to the scene of Wednesday’s fire incident at Ochanja Market, Onitsha, in Anambra. Spokesperson of the agency, Ugo Huan, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. “The Federal Fire Service received a call about the fire outbreak around 2.00 p. m. “The control room at the headquarters in Abuja immediately turned out its nearest station at Asaba, Delta State, to attend to the fire. “Our men immediately headed to the scene but it was not possible to contend with the heavy traffic at…
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to safety on the roads across the country during the last quarter of the year. The Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO) Mr Bisi Kazeem, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that all stakeholders are channeling efforts to ensure safety during the ember months due to increased traffic volume. He said the organisation is committed to the safety of all auto passengers across the country before, during and after the Christmas period. Kazeem said the corps had instituted an aggressive engagement of stakeholders and major fleet operators, saying key road…
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has restated its commitment to secure the nation’s economic maritime lifelines if adequate resources are provided. The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas gave the assurance in statement by Commodore Suleman Dahun, the Navy Director of Information on Thursday. Dahun said that Ibas spoke at an interactive session with members of the Senate Committee on Navy. The naval chief said the service was capable of doing more to safeguard the nation’s maritime environment if necessary platforms and material were provided. Ibas acknowledged the financial constraints of the Federal Government but stressed that…
Five artisans on Thursday appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged participation in cult activities and causing of unrest in the community. The defendants are Abubakar Adenuga, bricklayer, 21; Yusuf Makurli, barber, 21; Alabi Balogun, labourer, 26; Muyideen Olatunji, motorcyclist, 26 and Adedolapo Badiru, driver, 29. The five defendants are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, belonging to unlawful society and breach of public peace. They however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Insp. Ajaga Agboko, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Sept. 22 at 12:30p.m. at Noforija Town, Epe Lagos…
The W Initiative, a flagship women empowerment programme from Access Bank Plc, has announced plans for its 2019 W Health Month aimed at improving community awareness on health issues that affect women and their families by bridging knowledge gap, providing access to health checks and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits. Slated to run all through the month of October, the W Health Month will focus on key areas such as infertility, endometriosis, vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), cancer, maternal and neo-natal mortality. Speaking on the campaign, Ayona Trimnell, the Coordinator ‘W’ initiative, Access Bank Plc, said: “Globally, the month of October is dedicated to raising awareness for Breast…
Textile industryFirst Bank staffBy Chinyere Joel- Nwokeoma For many years, until the early 1980s, the Nigerian textile industry was the highest employer of labour, after the public sector. Sadly, the industry is in dire straits battling for survival in recent times. Among the challenges that confronted the sector were policy inconsistency leading to closure of many textile companies occasioned by poor power supply, smuggling, poor access to finance and high operating cost, among others. It is unarguable that the closure of many textile companies contributed to the rise in the country’s high unemployment rate, rising insecurity and other social vices.…
By Harry Awurumibe, State House, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N10 billion as an intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. President Buhari who received in audience the delegation of the South East political, religious and traditional leaders at Presidential Villa, Abuja and had received a written presentation from the delegation spokesman and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has however disclosed this in a tweet on his official Twitter handle @MBuhari. “I have approved the sum of N10 billion for an Intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International…