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FG Launches Nat’l Guideline To Reduce High Sodium Intake

The Federal Government has launched the National Guideline for Sodium Reduction with the tagline “Let Your Health Guide Your Taste,” aimed at curbing the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases, particularly hypertension, in Nigeria. The guideline sets clear limits for sodium content in processed and packaged foods, promotes public education and behavior change campaigns, and establishes...
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Lekki Port Berths First General Cargo Ship In Lagos

Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL) has welcomed the arrival of the first general cargo vessel, ESL Australia at Lekki Freeport Terminal. The vessel, which is being operated by EuroAfrica Shipping Lines, successfully berthed at the terminal to discharge both containerised and other general cargoes. In his remarks, the Managing Director, Lekki Port, Wang Qiang...
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IIC Warns Against Ethnic Colouration

The Indigenous Igbo Congress (IIC) of Rivers State has warned against giving an ethnic colouration to the ongoing political crisis in the State, cautioning that such rhetoric could deepen divisions among its people. In a statement signed by its president, Chimenum Amadi, the IIC acknowledged the political roots of the crisis but expressed shock that it...
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Obi Lauds S’Eagles Despite Draw Against Zimbabwe

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has lauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their resilience and sportsmanship in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe. Obi, who travelled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to witness the match firsthand, praised the Nigerian team for their dedication and fighting spirit. According...
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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For Varsities

President Bola Tinubu yesterday appointed Binta Garba as the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences Iyin Ekiti’s Pro-Chancellor and Governing Council Chairman. Garba represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. Other members of the council are Joseph...
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Otti Lifts 10-Year Promotion Embargo On Ogbonnaya Onu Poly

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has lifted the 10-year embargo on the promotion of staff of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic (formerly Abia Polytechnic) Aba. A statement said Otti also approved the release of all accumulated promotions for the institution’s staff. It said the governor further abolished the polytechnic’s ‘National Promotions’ practice. The statement added that the...
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Oyo Moves To Curb Spread Of Diphtheria

The Oyo State Government yesterday moved to stop the spread of diphtheria and protect residents. The Commissioner for Health Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Ibadan diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing and direct contact with infected wounds. According to her,...
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Senate Probes MDAs Violating Federal Character

The Senate yesterday directed the Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs to probe Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)’s compliance to federal character principle in line with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Upper House had criticised the MDAs of violating the Federal Character Principle in their appointments, promotions and...
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FG Suspends Annual Due Imposed On Public Interest Enterprise

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Industry and Trade, announced on Wednesday a temporary suspension of the implementation of annual dues imposed on public interest enterprises by the Financial Reporting Council. New Telegraph gathered that the development follows widespread concerns from industry stakeholders. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed the...
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