Consuming herbal medicines containing mercury endangers health, expert warns
A Professor of Community Medicine and Environmental Health at the University of Portharcourt, Best Ordinioha, has warned Nigerians against the consumption of herbal medicines and supplements containing mercury, noting that they pose serious health risks. The health expert said while many people think mercury is only contained in fluorescent bulbs, some herbal medicines and supplements been distributed and used by Nigerians also have mercury in them. “It cannot only reduce the intellectual capacity of the child but also cause problems with movement and a lot of other health problems. According to the World Health Organisation, Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. The UN agency stated that mercury exposure – even in small amounts – may cause serious health problems, adding that it is a threat to the development of the child.
Source:Punch
April 24, 2022 16:04 UTC
Over 100 killed, vehicles razed as illegal refinery explodes in Imo
No fewer than 100 people were killed on Friday night after an illegal refinery went up in flames at Abaezi community in the Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The Imo State Government has declared wanted Okenze Onyenwoke, who owns this illegal refinery. “Do you know that our water now has taste as a result of this illegal bunkering? So, If we have that figure and this illegal bunkering continued on a daily basis, then they have questions to answer,” he said. He also called on government and security agencies to put an end to the illegal bunkering to prevent such huge loss of lives.
Source:Punch
April 24, 2022 11:33 UTC
Police confirm 10 killed in Yobe terrorists’ attack
The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the killing of 10 persons by Boko Haram terrorists in Damaturu, the state capital. It also said several others were wounded in the attack which occurred in Geidam town. The victims were said to be in a local beer parlour, popularly known as Kwari, on the outskirts of the town when the insurgents struck on Wednesday. A source had said the insurgents killed a young man registering SIM cards in the town because they disagreed with him. But the spokesman for the Command, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday that the insurgents who operated on motorcycles also torched the staff quarters of a public school in the area.
Source:Punch
April 24, 2022 10:59 UTC
2023: Aisha Buhari wants women adopted as running mates to candidates | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged political parties to always consider women as running mates to candidates contesting elections into various positions across the country. Buhari was speaking on Saturday night when she hosted Presidential Aspirants from various political parties to a Ramadan (Iftar) breakfast at the State House, Abuja. “ In fact, it is high time women are adopted as running mates at all levels considering their voting strength and active involvement in political processes. The first lady, enjoined the presidential hopefuls to remain focused on issues that strengthened the nation`s unity, brotherhood and national cohesion. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and APC aspirant, expressed appreciation to the first lady for bringing the presidential aspirants together to foster unity and nation cohesion.
Source:The Guardian
April 24, 2022 09:15 UTC
Education key to Africa’s prosperity in a global economy — Expert
“Africa’s great changemakers know education is the key to our continent’s prosperity in a global economy. “The Africa Education Medal not only honours those seeking to improve education across Africa, it gives them a platform to amplify their voices and inspire others to follow their examples,” Pulford said. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, T4 Education, Vikas Pota, maintained that quality education would help African countries grow and prosper. Nominees must demonstrate their contribution in some key areas, such as significantly improving learning outcomes, promoting girls’ education, promoting equity and broadening access to education, advancing pedagogical or technological innovation, building and strengthening educators’ capacity, among others. The Top 10 finalists for the award would be announced in July, while the winner will be announced in September.
Source:The Guardian
April 24, 2022 09:06 UTC
Despite ban, sale of alcoholic drinks in motor parks persists in Lagos
Checks by The Guardian revealed that drink-driving is also being encouraged by the continued sale of alcoholic drinks in parks across the states. This is in spite of the ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks at motor parks and bus stops in the state. Sale of alcohol should be controlled; it is not a good idea to have alcoholic drinks sold in parks. “This could include that sales of alcoholic drinks is prohibited and nobody in their parks. Our mandate does not cover going to arrest those selling alcoholic drinks in parks.
Source:The Guardian
April 24, 2022 09:00 UTC
Illegal oil bunkering: Over 100 burnt in Imo
SCORES of persons have being burn to death at Abacheke Kpofire illegal bunkering/refining site at the oil bearing Egbema community of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. He said that he has visited the scene where he discovered that uncountable number of persons were burnt beyond recognition. The Imo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, CSP Michael Abatham, also confirmed the incident, describing it as unfortunate. Meanwhile, the Imo State government has declared wanted Mr.OkenzeOnyenwoke, the alleged owner of the illegal refining site located at Abaezi forest in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Scores of persons burnt Scores of persons burnt
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 24, 2022 05:30 UTC
I want to gain weight
I eat a lot, I don’t gain weight and I pass stool only once every two days. For others, underlying medical conditions and certain medical treatments may cause weight loss or difficulty gaining weight. They may also cause frequent diarrhea, which can cause weight loss in some cases. Other causes of poor weight gain include, Eating Disorders and some medications and treatments. If you’re having trouble gaining weight, there are certain lifestyle changes you can make to give yourself the best chance of increasing your body weight in a healthy manner.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 24, 2022 03:10 UTC
Alaafin’s death: Tears as sympathisers throng Oyo palace
This came following the death of the Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. Commenting, the Alaafin’s media aide, Mr Bode Durojaiye, expressed shock over the demise of the traditional ruler. Durojaiye described Oba Adeyemi as a great traditional ruler, who had contributed immensely to the development of Oyo town, Oyo State and Nigeria. Durojaiye said that before the late Oba Adeyemi ascended the throne, Oyo Town was “not as developed as it is today”. Some palace workers in separate interviews with NAN, said that the traditional ruler already had a premonition of his death a few weeks back.
Source:Punch
April 23, 2022 22:00 UTC
Over 100 persons feared dead at illegal bunkering site in Imo | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
At least a hundred persons were feared dead as fire razed an illegal crude oil refining site at Abaezi forest, in Ohaji-Egbema council area of Imo State. This ugly incident, which happened in the early hours of Sunday, also had about one hundred and fifty others sustained serious degrees of burns, the Guardian gathered. “Look around, you’ll find smokes coming from this illegal act. “I wish to appeal to our youths to desist from making themselves available for this illegal act. This is a suicidal business they got themselves into.”“On behalf of Imo State Government, we condole with the bereaved family.
Source:The Guardian
April 23, 2022 17:45 UTC
Vultures extinction poses threat to health, environment — NCF
The extinction of vultures in Nigeria has been described as a matter of concern which tends to pose a lot of danger to people’s health and immediate environment. This was said by the ‘Save vulture’ campaign ambassador for the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Mrs Mariam Longe, at a book reading event, which held on Friday, 22nd April, 2022, at the American Corner in Lagos. She said, “I’m an ambassador for the Save Vulture campaign. Not only did I find out that they helped to keep our environment clean, but I found out that they’re critically endangered. He said, “vultures are pivotal to the conservation of environment, especially when it comes to taking away all of the crumbs and all of the decaying carcasses of animals that we see in our environment on daily basis.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 23, 2022 16:35 UTC
‘SAP gave Nigeria richest African but turned nation to poverty capital’ | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Permit me to start by thanking those who criticise Mr. President and by extension our administration, for without criticism no country or no organisation will prosper. I’m not the spokesman of Mr. President; I am an ordinary Buharist and I know his spokesmen as professionals. What is your position on the unprecedented and humongous nomination fees levied by your party? To be frank both have their concessions – no nomination fees, only expression of interest for women and 40 per cent discount for youths. Even at that, it is the most outrageous nomination fees since the annals of democracy in Nigeria…(Cuts in) That’s far from truth or records of our electoral history.
Source:The Guardian
April 23, 2022 15:43 UTC
FG reopens Idiroko, three other land borders
The Federal Government on Friday approved the reopening of four additional land borders shut in August 2019 as part of efforts to curtail smuggling and boost local production of rice. A circular released by the Nigeria Customs Service, signed by Deputy Comptroller-General E. I. Edorhe, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, listed the borders as Idiroko border post in Ogun State, Jibiya border post in Katsina State, Kamba border post in Kebbi State and Ikom border post in Cross River State. The circular titled, ‘Re-opening of four additional Nigerian border posts’ sighted by Saturday PUNCH read, “Sequel to the Presidential directive dated December 16, 2020, granting approval for phased reopening of land borders namely; Mfum, Seme, Illela and Maigatari borders across the country, I am directed to inform you that four additional borders listed below have been approved for re-opening. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]
Source:Punch
April 23, 2022 13:19 UTC
Frustration, survival tales of women living with disability | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
It is estimated that more than 25 million people in Nigeria are living with disabilities, according to the World Disability report. “I didn’t know I had ear problem until I was 10. “I once had a friend who didn’t know I was deaf because I can talk. I had to move out because he was always beating me and I didn’t know what I did. “I didn’t know I was harming myself the more by going to the mountain, but God helped me.
Source:The Guardian
April 23, 2022 10:18 UTC
What is glacouma?
Silas (by SMS)Glaucoma is a condition that damages your eye›s optic nerve. The increased pressure in your eye, called intraocular pressure, can damage your optic nerve, which sends images to your brain. If the damage worsens, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss or even total blindness within a few years. But lowering eye pressure can help you keep the sight you have. Your doctor may use prescription eye drops, oral medications, laser surgery, or microsurgery to lower pressure in your eye.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 23, 2022 07:17 UTC