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Policy somersaults hinder agric growth, others in Africa — Obasanjo

Policy somersaults hinder agric growth, others in Africa — Obasanjo

•Says African governments must do more on policy sustainability Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has advised governments in Africa to do more on sustaining policies, lamenting that policy somersaults have been the major hindrances to achieving food security among others in the continent. The former President disclosed that the hunger crisis in the country and […]

8.6m Lagos residents hypertensive, 3.5m obese — Govt

8.6m Lagos residents hypertensive, 3.5m obese — Govt

•Launches free screening campaign for Hypertension, diabetes Lagos: At least 8.6 million residents of Lagos State have high blood pressure (HBP), representing 30 per cent of the population, according to available data. Records also show that approximately 10 million people die from hypertension each year. In response,800,000 residents have been targeted for a week-long free […]

‘End insecurity now, please’, Defence Minister begs Military

‘End insecurity now, please’, Defence Minister begs Military

*Charges NAF to dominate airspace The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged the Nigerian Air Force to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and end insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region, saying, “Please, end insecurity now.” During a visit to the Headquarters 213 NAF Forward Operating Base in Katsina State, the […]