The competition was so tough that the winner would naturally roll out drums to celebrate the victory. And that was what Dr Okejie Ikpeazu and his people did when he emerged the winner of the governorship election in Abia. It is the first time an Ngwa man will be governor in Abia State. Like the Bende and Umuahia people from Abia North and Abia Central respectively, the Ukwa/people of Abia South in Abia State have never had an opportunity to produce the governor of the State since its creation, not even in the old Imo State.

Corporate social responsibility, CSR, as a rapidly developing key business issue is a concept that has attracted worldwide attention. Due to the demands for enhanced transparency and corporate citizenship, CSR embraced social, ethical, as well as environmental challenges. Today, companies are aware of the social and environmental impacts of CSR agenda.

The Lagos State boxing team on Friday emerged winners of a one-day boxing event held at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre Yaba, Lagos.

VACCINATION of food handlers and food vendors is one of the requirements in the food industry essentially to ensure protection of public health. Health officials say it is mandatory for all food handlers to get properly screened and routinely vaccinated in this regard. The reason is obvious. For instance, if a food handler is sick with a food borne disease such as cholera, typhoid or hepatitis A, the food prepared by such handler could be contaminated and thousands of people could become infected.

It’s no secret that breastfeeding benefits babies. There is huge evidence that breastfeeding helps improve healthier immune systems and fewer breathing difficulties. Breastfeeding is also protects the mothers’ health. The longer the duration of breastfeeding, the lower the chances of developing breast cancer. Most women who breastfeed their babies and stop after several months, or breastfeed less frequently as they start to supplement with formula and baby food may not be as protected.