One in three Nigerian adults hypertensive, says Hypertension society
The Nigerian Hypertension Society has called for the need to raise awareness and promote prevention, early detection, and treatment of hypertension as one of every three adults in Nigeria has hypertension. World Hypertension Day is observed every May 17th to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection, and control. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). “I commend the Federal Government, her partners, and the Nigerian Hypertension Society for introducing new initiatives in the control of hypertension. every family, household, or home in Nigeria should have a blood pressure apparatus for regular blood pressure checks,” he added.
Source:Punch
May 17, 2024 23:06 UTC
Billie Eilish packs a punch, again, on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’: review
Five years ago — when Billie Eilish dropped her groundbreaking, Grammy-winning debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” — there was a seismic shift in pop. 4 After winning the Song of the Year Grammy and Best Original Song Oscar, Billie Eilish is back with her third album. Now 22, Eilish is hot off of accomplishing that rare Grammy-Oscar double as she releases her third LP, “Hit Me Hard and Soft” — and she continues to go against the mainstream. 4 Billie Eilish’s third album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” features live strings and drums for the the first time. 4 Billie Eilish held a listening party for her new LP “Hit Me Hard and Soft” at Barclays Center on Wednesday.
Source:Punch
May 17, 2024 23:03 UTC
Owner arrested after India billboard collapse kills 16
Indian police have arrested the owner of a huge billboard that collapsed on a petrol station and killed 16 people in the financial capital Mumbai, media reports said. Police opened a culpable homicide case against the billboard’s owner Bhavesh Bhinde who fled Mumbai in the aftermath of the collapse. He was arrested late Thursday in the tourist city of Udaipur, around 800 kilometres (497 miles) to the north, police joint commissioner Lakhmi Gautam told The Indian Express. “Bhinde has been nabbed from Udaipur where he was staying in a hotel under the name of his relative,” Gautam told the newspaper. Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra state, earlier this week ordered an audit of all billboards in Mumbai to prevent any repeat of the accident elsewhere.
Source:Punch
May 17, 2024 18:47 UTC
Police hunt motorcyclist who disappeared with three siblings in Abia
Abia Police say they are hunting for a motorcyclist who took away three siblings in the Amaoba Ime Oboro community in the Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State on Friday, May 10, 2024. “The motorcyclist absconded with the three children while conveying them home from school. The children are Gideon Osinachi, 8 years old (in primary two), Divine Osinachi, 6 years old (in nursery three), and 4-year-old Israel Osinachi (in nursery one). Narrating how it happened, their mother, Madam Glory Osinachi, said, “It happened on Friday at about 4 pm while returning from my mother-in-law’s house. She disclosed that her children’s school, the mother-in-law’s house, and their house are within walking distance.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 17, 2024 17:24 UTC
Terrorists using unsuspecting cryptocurrency traders – Olukoyede
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola OlukoyedeThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that unbeknownst to young cryptocurrency traders in Nigeria, terrorists are using them to trade to fund terrorism in the country. The EFCC boss said some of the people who received money to trade in cryptocurrencies did not know that their financiers were sponsors of terrorism. He added that some of the 1,146 bank accounts recently frozen by the anti-graft agency were conduits for terrorism funding. “They are potential platforms to fund terrorism. The EFCC boss added that Nigeria must get to that stage where technology can be deployed to track naira notes used for terrorism funding.
Source:Punch
May 17, 2024 16:30 UTC
Africa will never fail!
Let me assure you that Africa will never fail! Amidst past obstacles and challenges, Africa has stood the test of the aftereffects of the past eras and is currently dealing with the realities of economic challenges, but with you, we will triumph. Remember, the future of Africa depends on You!Be ready to be a driving force for progress and transformation. Together, let’s build an Africa that fosters innovation, cherishes its heritage, and champions justice and equality. And with you, Africa will never fail!
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 17, 2024 12:41 UTC
Suspend introduction of genetically modified crops, Reps urge FG
The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to suspend the introduction of new Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) crops in the country. While moving the motion, the Lawmaker explained that genetically modified crops, commonly referred to as GM Crops, were plants used for agricultural purposes whose DNA had been altered using genetic engineering methods. He pointed out that the recent introduction of genetically modified crops in Nigeria had raised serious questions mostly about safety. “The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has been accused of approving the introduction of GM crops into Nigeria without following due process and scientific protocols. The House also mandated the committee to assess the potential health and environmental risks associated with genetically modified crops and report back within four weeks and mandated the Committee on Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 16, 2024 23:33 UTC
PSquare Peter Okoye undergoes hair transplant to look good for fans
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, famously known as one half of the dynamic duo PSquare, has recently undergone a hair transplant procedure. In a candid statement, Okoye revealed that his decision was motivated by a desire to look good for his fans. Okoye took to his Instagram stories to document the process of undergoing a hair transplant. In the video, Okoye was depicted with line markings on his bare head, and what appeared to be a bandage or rolls of tissue paper could be seen on his ears and the back of his head. Just to look good for you guys.”Watch the video below:View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olorisupergal Media (@olorisupergalmedia)//www.instagram.com/embed.jsALSO READ THESE TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 16, 2024 17:34 UTC
Reps disagree on faulty presidential aircraft probe
Recall that Vice President Kashim Shettima was, on Sunday, forced to cancel his trip to the United States where he was scheduled to represent President Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit as a result of a faulty aircraft. Santomi said the National Security Adviser must come before the committee to explain the whereabouts of the money appropriated for the maintenance of the presidential aircraft. “The Vice President last week was one hour airborne when the aircraft developed a problem and he had to turn back to land. As I speak with you this afternoon (Wednesday), he used a commercial flight to Kebbi, and the aircraft belongs to an individual. “The Presidential aircraft belongs to the country.
Source:Punch
May 16, 2024 14:18 UTC
Ardova league: Champions pip Pillars, Babes, Strikers win
Reigning champions Niger United of Minna defeated Kano Pillars 21-18 on Wednesday to continue their winning run in the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin, Edo State. However, the two teams were evenly matched as it took some strong defensive displays on the part of the champions to emerge victorious. Pillars had their moments in the game but failure to convert their scoring chances was their bane and they now have one win from their first three games. In other games played in the male category, Rima Strikers beat Correction Boys 33-32. Also, Defender Babes beat Plateau Peacocks 28-20, Seasider Babes lost to Safety Babes 33-23, and COAS Babes fell to Rima Queens 34-21.
Source:Punch
May 16, 2024 05:55 UTC
UPDATED: Senate approves $500m loan for metering Nigerians
The Senate has just approved a $500 million loan request by the Federal Government. The money will be used by the Bureau of Public Enterprises for “metering Nigerians” for the supply of electricity to their homes. Why we suspended Zamfara APC Chairman — Ward excoAccording to the Ministry of Power, over 92 million Nigerians have yet to be metered. “The programme development objective of this project is to improve financial and technical performance of electricity distribution companies “, the Senate report said. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said as of June 2022, the electricity customer population in Nigeria stood at 12.64million.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 16, 2024 01:53 UTC
‘I honest to God believe I was drugged’: magician David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out
Copperfield’s lawyers denied he groomed Carla and said they had a “consensual relationship”. More than half of these women say they were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged incidents. Copperfield’s lawyers said he has “never, ever acted inappropriately with anyone, let alone anyone underage”. The Guardian began looking into Copperfield’s alleged conduct in 2019, and stepped up its investigation a year ago as new leads came to light. On stage, Copperfield put a rose in Ring’s mouth, fog appeared and Let’s Get it On played through the speakers, Ring recalls.
Source:The Guardian
May 15, 2024 23:20 UTC
Experimental obesity drug packs double punch to reduce weight
Obesity drugs aren’t always forever. Obesity drugs have another superpower: taming inflammationBut Christoffer Clemmensen, a metabolism specialist at the University of Copenhagen, saw a path forwards. This potential therapeutic, called OP-216, has the added benefit of also mimicking GIP in addition to GLP-1, Clemmensen says. Beyond Ozempic: brand-new obesity drugs will be cheaper and more effectiveThe success of the current crop of obesity drugs has set a high bar for next-generation therapeutics. Treating them with obesity drugs could confer wider health advantages, such as cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2024 19:24 UTC
Beggar killed as hoodlums clash over booty in Osun
A street beggar, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, resident in Osogbo, Osun State, was shot dead during clashes by hoodlums fighting over a booty given to them by a property owner around the Gbaemu area of the town. The deceased was said to have been hit by a stray bullet fired by the hoodlums around Asoje during a clash involving the hoodlums. One of the traders further explained, “The hoodlum from Egbatedo was coming from Station Road end and as he approached the Gbaemu junction, those hoodlums from Asoje, numbering about 30, bearing arms circled him. By the time they arrived, hoodlums from Asoje had disappeared from the area. During the clashes involving the two groups, a beggar going on the road around Asoje/Balogun Agoro Area was hit by a stray bullet and died.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2024 18:10 UTC
Aruna downs Egyptian foe to reclaim ITTF Africa Cup
The one-sided final saw Aruna effortlessly take down the Egyptian 11-5, 11-6, 12-10, 11-3 to emerge as the new Africa Cup champion. The final was also the 13th meeting between Aruna and Bieali, with the Egyptian seeking his maiden singles title. “I never gave up on my dream, it doesn’t matter where you come from,” Aruna told ITTF Africa after the game. Dina Meshref prevailed over Mariam Alhodaby in an all-Egypt women’s singles final for her seventh title. Meshref defeated Nigeria’s Offiong Edem 4-0 to reach the final while Alhodaby was flawless in the semi-finals against defending champion Hana Goda with a 4-0 win.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2024 17:16 UTC