Hypertension management takes centre stage in Nigeria
TOWARDS ensuring the availability of affordable medicines for sustained management of hypertension among Nigerians, Aprovasc, a fixed-dose combination treatment was recently introduced from the stable of Sanofi Nigeria. Introduction of the new drug, combined with the continual support of establishing clinics for the better management of the disease, is in direct response to the healthcare needs of patients with hypertension in Nigeria.
Muslims condemn suicide killings, urge Buhari to overhaul security
The Muslim League for Accountability, an NGO, had advised President Muhammadu Buhari to overhaul the nation’s security system, in view of recent suicide attacks on innocent Nigerians.
Flood destroys 115 houses in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency ( SEMA) said that the flood that occurred in Butuku-Babba village of Bodinga Local Government Area on June 25 destroyed 115 houses.
Nigerians kick against use of old aircraft for pilgrimage
There are unverified claims by some users of micro-blogging site, Twitter, that the Nigerian government through relevant agencies planned to use old aircraft for this year pilgrimage exercise.
EFCC confirms detention of former govs Ohakim, Nyako
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, confirmed the arrest and detention of two former governors, Ikedi Ohakim of Imo and his Adamawa counterpart, Murtala Nyako.
Japan executes 148 projects worth $10bn in Nigeria
The Japanese Government has completed no fewer than 148 key projects worth over $10 billion in many states across the country between 1998 and 2014.
