UNICEF harps on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised nursing and lactating mothers to ensure exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children below the age of five. The Nutrition Specialist in the Bauchi Field Office of UNICEF, Dr Rajia Sharhan, gave the advice at the end of an advocacy visit to stakeholders in Ali Kwazaure Community […]
Fuel, electricity tariff hike: Labour insists on reversal
–As Ngige, TUC President clash —Time for deregulation now, SGF —Says new policy not to inflict pains on masses By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The organized labour Thursday insisted that the Federal Government should revert back to the old prices of petrol and electricity tariff, if not the strike will stand. This is as the Minister of […]
Nigeria records no COVID-19-related deaths in 24-hours, as cases reach 57,849
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says no death was recorded in the last 24-hours, as the country recorded 125 new cases of COVID-19. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. According to the agency, 125 new cases were confirmed around the country, bringing the total number of infections […]
NAFDAC to prosecute health workers promoting breastmilk substitutes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will prosecute any health worker caught promoting Breast Milk Substitute (BMS) and another infant formula in health centres. Mr Nantim Mullah, Deputy Director, NAFDAC, Kaduna Zonal Office, gave the warning in Kaduna on Thursday, at a one-day sensitisation meeting on the International […]
‘Queen of Aso Tourism, 2020,’ Kessy Isong set to launch project
By Chris Onuoha Queen Kessy Isong, who emerged Queen of Aso Tourism, alongside 7other winners in the recently held “Queen of Aso” pageantry on August 22, 2020 have commenced several humanitarian programs and development initiatives for vulnerable persons and dilapidated amenities in Nigeria. In an exclusive conversation with vanguard, Queen Kessy Isong said that she […]
I-Meals launches delivery service to cushion covid-19 social distancing
…Using Online-mobile App. A new culinary brand i-Meals has launched an online-mobile application to provide prospective customers with their choice meals from any restaurant of their choice within the federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The innovative culinary concept was unveiled by i-Meals with a slogan “bringing your chew to your door step”. According to the Director […]
