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NIGERIANS URGED TO REDUCE SALT, SUGAR AND FATTY FOODS TO HELP MANAGE HYPERTENSION
A public health nutritionist has urged Nigerians to reduce their intake of salt, sugar and fatty foods, saying healthier dietary choices could help address the rising burden of hypertension. Associate Prof. Florence Uchendu of the National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, identified excessive sodium intake, frequent consumption of processed foods, unhealthy fats, obesity and sedentary…
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SOKOTO TREATS 1.1 MILLION CHILDREN WITH AZITHROMYCIN IN CHILD-SURVIVAL PROGRAMME
The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with Sightsavers, says it administered azithromycin to 1.1 million children during the fifth round of a statewide child-health intervention. The exercise, conducted from December 15 to 21, 2025, was implemented under the SARMAAN project, which aims to improve child survival through mass administration of azithromycin. More than 90 per…
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PSG OPEN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TITLE DEFENCE WITH 6-1 WIN AS ARSENAL, LIVERPOOL CLAIM VICTORIES
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain have opened their title defence with a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava in Paris. Ousmane Dembele scored twice, while new signing Ferran Torres struck a hat-trick as PSG took control of the match. Fabian Ruiz completed the scoring in stoppage time after Suleiman Camara pulled one back for Bratislava. Arsenal…
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NIGERIAN WRESTLING REFEREE ADEBIYI OLUSEGUN EARNS UWW LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION
Nigerian wrestling referee Adebiyi Olusegun has attained Level 2 certification from United World Wrestling (UWW), the Nigerian Wrestling Federation has announced. Olusegun completed the Level 2 Referees Certification Course during the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt. He was sponsored by the Nigerian Wrestling Federation as part of its efforts to strengthen the capacity…
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TRUMP PROMISES $5,000 PAYMENTS TO U.S. ADULTS IF REPUBLICANS WIN MIDTERMSU.S.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections. Speaking at a Republican Party convention in Dallas, Trump said the payment would be known as the “Trump dividend” and would be made if Republicans maintain their majorities in…
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5 DEAD, 87 MISSING AFTER FERRY FIRE OFF PHILIPPINES COAST
At least five people have died and 87 are missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines, authorities said. Another 42 people were rescued after the MV June Aster caught fire about two kilometres off the coast while travelling from Manila to Coron on Wednesday evening. Authorities said…
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POULTRY INDUSTRY CAN DRIVE FOOD SECURITY AND JOB CREATION — PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) says the poultry industry remains one of the fastest pathways to food security, job creation and wealth generation in Nigeria. PAN South-East National Vice President, Mr Izuolisa Onu, made the statement during the opening of the 2026 Eastern International Poultry Summit in Enugu. The summit, themed “From the Farm…
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ONE DEAD, TWO RESCUED AFTER BUILDING COLLAPSE DURING DEMOLISION IN LAGOS
One person has died and two others have been rescued alive after a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition partially collapsed in Aboru, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the incident occurred around midnight at No. 42 Governors Road, Aboru, in the Alimosho area. Its emergency response team arrived after receiving a distress…
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NAVY INTERCEPTS BOAT WITH 71KG SUSPECTED CANNABIS IN KOGI, ARRESTS THREE
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard has intercepted a wooden boat carrying 71 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis along the River Niger in Kogi State and arrested three suspects. The suspects and recovered consignment were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lokoja on Wednesday, September 9. The Acting Executive Officer of…
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CROSS RIVER TRAINS 300 YOUTHS IN FILMMAKING
The Cross River Government has trained 300 youths in various filmmaking techniques under the Cross River Next Stars Initiative, as part of efforts to promote youth empowerment and self-reliance. Chairman of the Cross River Youth Empowerment Scheme, Dr Kalita Aruku, disclosed this in Calabar, on Wednesday September 9. Aruku said the programme was designed to…
