Stakeholders raise concern as non-communicable diseases claim 684,000 Nigerians

The recent report that over 684,000 Nigerians die from non communicable diseases, NCDs, annually, is a source of concern. Non communicable diseases are diseases that are not contagious. Most Nigerians have been battling with communicable or infectious diseases like cholera, Human Immuno Virus, HIV, tuberculosis among others. Such diseases have, however, attracted public attention as […]

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Tyson tips Fury to beat Joshua

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has backed Tyson Fury to defeat Anthony Joshua in their potential mega-fight, citing the British-Nigerian’s telegraphed punches as a “recipe for disaster” against the Gipsy King. Tyson, who held the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles during his illustrious career, praised Joshua’s power but questioned his predictability in a recent […]

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Two months after Borno jailbreak, 278 convicts still missing

Two months after the damage to the correctional facility in Borno State, following the September 10 flooding, 278 escapees are still missing. It was reported that Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, witnessed severe flooding in September, which led to the destruction of critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, hospitals and the medium security custodial center, […]

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Petrol pump price may drop as Dangote, marketers sign deal

This, according to the association, will ensure the availability of petroleum to Nigerians at a cheaper rate. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, following a meeting of the National Working Committee of the association. He explained that the Dangote refinery had obliged IPMAN to lift PMS, […]

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