A Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Hakeem Olaosebikan, says early diagnosis and initiation of effective treatment have been shown to improve clinical outcomes for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Olaosebikan who works at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, said this during a virtual rheumatology awareness media roundtable organised by Pfizer Biopharmaceutical on Thursday. RA […]
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We now enjoy timely, sustained air, maritime support – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says troops of the Nigerian Army are currently enjoying timely and sustained air and maritime supports in all their operations. Yahaya said this at an interaction with participants of Army War College Course 6/2022 on Friday in Abuja. He said the enhanced synergy among the services in […]
Osun Govt enrolls 30,000 youths into Health Insurance Scheme
The Osun Government on Friday said it had ordered the immediate enrolment of 30,000 youths into its Health Insurance Scheme(OHIS). The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Yemi Lawal, disclosed this at a news conference in Osogbo. Lawal said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that the youths who constitute a greater proportion of the […]
Buhari meets S/East leaders, insists court will determine Nnamdi Kanu’s fate
President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu must defend himself in court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president said this while responding to appeals for the release of detained IPOB leader. NAN reports that South East traditional, religious and political […]
Osun Governor Says Ila University Is Ready For Takeoff
Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola says the State is fully ready for the smooth take-off of the recently approved Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Ila-Orangun in the Ila Local Government Area of the State. He disclosed that as part of …
Insecurity: Group hails Buhari’s acknowledgement of military successes
The Unity Advocacy Group (UAG) has lauded the acknowledgement of the successes recorded by the Military in the ongoing fight against insecurity by President Muhammadu Buhari in his recent Eid- el-fitr message to Nigerians.The Convener of the group, Mr…
Nigeria Sponsors 200 Youths To Israel, Morocco For Agric Training
The Nigerian Government through the National Land Development Authority (NALDA) is set to send 200 young farmers to Israel and Morocco for a six day intensive training on Greenhouse farming and modern Livestock techniques. This is in line with recent e…
COVID-19 on increase in Americas, Africa – WHO
COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline but omicron sub-variants are driving an increase in the Americas and Africa.Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, told journalists at the weekly briefing in Geneva on …
NGO Renovates School For Community In Enugu
85 year old central school, Obioma, in Udi local government area of Enugu state, has been renovated and handed over to the host community for use. The primary school built in 1937 was renovated for the first time this year by the Afri-Invest West Afric…
Access Bank partners FG to roll out loans for farmers, SMEs
Access Bank Plc has partnered the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to roll out a loan scheme for poor farmers aged 18 years to 55 years and other vulnerable groups.The bank’s Group Head, Emerging Businesses, …