Sudden cardiac death in young athletes: Facts, challenges, recommendations
By Onye G. Achilihu Current science provides strong evidence supporting the benefits of regular exercise for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, athletes who may harbor latent cardiovascular abnormalities have a heightened risk of exercise-related sudden cardiac death. Although reliable data does not exist in Nigeria, extrapolation can be made from data available […]
Abba Kyari died of COVID-19 complications in Lagos ― Commissioner
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government, on Saturday, confirmed that the Chief of Staff to the President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari died from complications of Coronavirus, COVID-19 infection on Friday, April 17, 2020, in the State. The state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, he personally […]
OPEC scribe, Barkindo, condoles with Buhari, Nigeria, over Kyari’s death
By Michael Eboh Secretary-General of the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, Mohammad Barkindo, on Saturday, condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the demise of Mallam Abba Kyari, describing the late Chief of Staff as an outstanding public servant who is committed to the common good. In his letter of condolence to Buhari, Barkindo disclosed […]
Police confirm killing of another Abia businessman as angry youth burn station, courts
Police Command in Abia on Saturday confirmed the arrest of an unnamed police operative for killing one Mr Friday Arunsi, a middle-aged businessman at his Ebem Ohafia community. The Abia Police Public Relations Officer, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, who confirmed the arrest to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, said that police operative who killed […]
Tinubu expresses sadness, says Kyari’s death should not be in vain
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the death of Abba Kyari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff. Tinubu, in a condolence message released by his Media Office on Saturday in Lagos, described Kyari as a man of accomplishment, whose death, due to the raging Coronavirus pandemic should […]
Lockdown: Konga offers laptops, tablets for e-learning, work-at-home
By Prince Osuagwu With the Federal Government declaring an extension of lockdown by two weeks in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun, coupled with the ongoing restrictions in other states, composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has rolled out a special deal on laptops, tablets and other devices to enable stay-at-home Nigerians carry on e-learning and virtual work. The […]
