The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) has said that Nigeria is losing the sum of $4.5 billion to diabetes treatment annually. It also added that about not 11.2 million Nigerians are battling the disease. The coalition, disclosed this in Abuja during an Art Exhibition commemorating the 2023 World Diabetes Day in Abuja. It also urged the federal government to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to generate more revenues for the government and also safeguard the health of Nigerians. Speaking, the President of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN), Dr. Alkali Mohammed, decried the amount spent on diabetes treatment…
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The number of delegates from Nigeria attending the ongoing Climate Summit in Dubai otherwise called COP28 has generated a lot of controversies and strong social media conversations in the last 24 hours. It is important to set the record straight and provide some clarity. To begin with, the Summit is tagged COP which means Convention of Parties. The ongoing Summit in Dubai with over 97,000 delegates from more than 100 countries around the world is the 28th in the series since the issue of climate change and action took preeminent stage in global affairs. COP27 took place at Sharm El-Sheikh…
Ila-Orangun lies about 65km northeast of Ile-Ife and 90km southeast of Ilorin on the southern edge of the savannah. It is a part of the distinct dialectical Yoruba sub-group known as Ìgbómìnà or Ìgbóónà who originates from the north central and south western parts of Nigeria. The Igbomina group, presently, is mainly found in the eastern part of Kwara State, and the northern part of Osun State where Ìlá-ọ̀ràngún is located. The beautiful and serene town of Ila-Orangun share boundaries with Rore, Arandun and Aran-Orin to the North, Ora and Oke-Ila Orangun to the north-east, Oyan to the West, Otan-Ayegbaju…
Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court, on Wednesday, November 30, 2023, convicted and sentenced a fake United States military officer, Zulayman Haruna to two year imprisonment. He was jailed after pleading guilty to one-count charge of internet fraud upon being arraigned by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The one- count charge reads: “That you Zulayman Haruna (a.k.a Mariee Guerrero) between January and October, 2023 at Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, attempted to commit an offence and in such an attempt did a certain act towards the commission…
Vice President Kashim Shettima Friday inaugurated the National Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), charging its members to utilize technology and their expertise to enhance the sector’s growth. Shettima in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, emphasised President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to improving job security. He highlighted the critical role of MSMEs and younger Nigerians in driving job creation and economic stimulation. Shettima noted: “This Council has a pivotal role to play in rekindling hope in the Nigerian project,” stated VP Shettima. “President Tinubu is irrevocably committed to addressing…
The House of Representatives has assured that the 2024 budget will be passed before the year runs out. The House also passed the N27.5 trillion Appropriation Bill 2024 for the second reading. TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday submitted the 2024 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. The House at the plenary on Friday presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, also resolved to suspend plenary for two weeks to leave way for budget defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) before relevant House committees. After debates by the lawmakers on the general…
The Nigerian Air Force Headquarters Friday announced the crash of a (NAF) MI-35P helicopter in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.The Spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, in a statement said the incident occurred at about 7.45am on Friday shortly after the aircraft took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in Rivers State. He, however, added that the entire crew survived the crash. Gabkwet noted: “Fortunately, the entire crew of five survived the crash with very minor injuries and are currently being attended to at NAF Medical Centre Port Harcourt. “The Chief of the…
Unknown gunmen in the wee hours of Friday attacked the residence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. The incident occurred a day after a mob besieged the state office of the commission and even after INEC had complied with the order of the court by giving political parties access to election materials used in the November 11 governorship election in the state. TheHintsNews gathered that armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived. While no life was lost, property were destroyed in…
The National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) has called on the Senate to adopt the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) harmonised axle load Supplementary Act for road sector reform in the country. It also stressed the need for careful consideration, citing the dominance of flexible pavements in global road networks and the importance of maintaining existing equipment. The Chairman of the Institute, Hassan Saidu, disclosed this Thursday in Abuja at the 2023 conference at the National Society of Engineers. He also called on the Senate, to as a matter of urgency, facilitate…
President Bola Tinubu has said that the 2024 budgetary allocations and directives would set Nigeria on a transformative path towards a sustainable development. He urged the National Assembly to ensure that only projects and programs which are in line with the sectoral mandates of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are passed in the 2024 budget. The President gave the assurance while presenting the 2024 budget tagged: “Budget of Renewed Hope” before the joint session of the National Assembly. He commended the National Assembly for the swift consideration and passage of the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bills and the 2024-2026 Medium…