UNILORIN don laments rise in non-communicable diseases in Nigeria * Urges more research, funding to tackle the ailments Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

  A Professor of Medicine at the University of Ilorin, Ayodele Babatunde Omotoso, has lamented that non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung diseases, have continued to be a significant health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to a substantial burden of morbidity and mortality. Prof. Omotoso, who stated this while delivering the…

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery Awards Scholarships to 473 Students … Donates Furniture, Educational Materials to Host Communities

Joy and elation enveloped the Idotun Community Junior High School, a suburb of Lekki, on Thursday when Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, in partnership with Dangote Fertilisers Limited, awarded scholarships to 473 students from 10 secondary schools and 7 tertiary institutions. In addition, the company donated eight hundred and four (804) tables and chairs to…

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Governor Ododo to NASRDA: Support our efforts in security, agriculture, land reforms, others

  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged the management of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to complement efforts by his administration to combat insecurity, improve agriculture and food security, fast track land reforms and support development in other critical sectors using existing space technology and innovative capabilities of the agency….

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Senator Saliu Mustapha denies defection from APC Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

  Senator Saliu Mustapha’s, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has debunked the purported social media report claiming that he has defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Our attention has been drawn to a series of fabricated reports circulating on social media, alleging a purported endorsement and defection involving Senator…

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