IITA to eliminate vitamin A-induced malnutrition with fortified cassava
Vitamin A is known to be essential for good vision, proper development of embryos, healthy skin and mucous membranes. It helps cells reproduce normally, plays a role in immune system function, growth, bone formation, reproduction and wound healing. It then follows that Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD), considered a public health problem especially in Africa and South-East Asia, will lead to high risk of disease and death in children and pregnant women.
Northern elders blast Jonathan
Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, examined the rift between President Jonathan and governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, and passed a verdict on the matter: Jonathan should concentrate on the enormous task of solving Nigeria’s problems and stop dissipating energy on needless war with governors.
EFCC suit: Court orders official to represent Bank
Justice Samuel Candide-Johnson of a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere has ordered the Assistant Manager of Wema Bank Plc, Mr Adekunle Onitiri, to appear in court following a criminal suit brought against the bank and three others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Another 20 policemen Killed in Nasarrawa by Boko Haram insurgents
Forty eight hours after more than twenty police men were killed in Bama, Borno State by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, Governor Tanko Al Makura of Nassarawa State disclosed yesterday that another twenty policemen were killed last Tuesday in Nassarawa state by a militia group, known as “Ombatse” at Atakio Village along the Akwanga-Lafia road. Ombatse in Eggon language means “time has come”.
Edo to fine-tune industrial policy – SSG
THE Edo State Government has concluded plans to fine tune its industrial policy in order to boost industrilaisation in the State. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, disclosed this when he conducted a delegation from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, to inspect 108 hectares of land belonging to the State government proposed for industrial Park in the state. The facility is located along Upper Sakponba Road, Benin City.
‘Upgrade your low JAMB results to 250 and above?’
Jambites who want to upgrade their UTME results to 250 and above should endeavour to read through this article to get help before it’s too late. This tutorial will guide them on how to enhance their JAMB result successfully.
Chimamanda’s Americanah
US based Nigeria born writer, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie, defended her intelligence and how well informed she is about her home country, despite residing abroad, during the unveiling of her new novel, ‘Americanah’, in the presence of her fans and book lovers last weekend at Terra Kulture, Lagos.
Asaba: Genocide Campaigner, Emma Okocha becomes Ogbueshi Nkpagbu
No 16, Ezenei street, Asaba, Delta state came alive recently as indigenes of the town, relation and friends from different walks of life all gorgeously dressed, came together to give honour to whom honour is due.
Dangote to invest $4.25bn in refinery
President, Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that he has negotiated a loan of $4.25 billion from two foreign and Nigerian banks to build a refinery to help Nigeria reduce fuel imports.
Bayelsa monarch begs IG to order release of dynasty’s case file
YENAGOA—The Pere of Biseni Kingdom in Bayelsa State, HRM Akile Nwaku, Omide X, has called on the Inspector General of Police, to order the Commissioner of Police in-charge of X-Section, Force Criminal Investigation Department, CID, Abuja, Mr. Amodu Ali, to release the case file of his dynasty, which he alleged was withdrawn from a Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa, in connivance with the OC Legal and AC State CID.
Osun launches tablets to boost students’ learning
The Governor of Osun State, Mr Rauf Aregbesola has vowed to revamp the almost collapsed education sector he inherited from his predecessor few years ago as he launches the distribution of customized computer tablets tagged, Opon-Imo (Tablet of Knowledge) to students of S.S.1 to S.S.3 in public secondary schools in the state.
