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Minister of Health advises Nigerians to stop eating Suya, Kilisi, Isi-ewu as they contribute to premature deaths
Minister of health, Prof Isaac Adewole says Suya, Isi- ewu, Kilisi and others are some of the biggest contributors to early deaths in Nigeria.
The Minister, who disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the First Annual Black Tie Gala event organised by the Tristate Heart Foundation (THF) said that the unhealthy diet of Nigerians often lead to hypertension, which is the leading cardiovascular disease in Nigeria, resulting to stroke.
Adewole, noted that 1 in every 5 Nigerians is hypertensive and at risk of premature death.
"Sadly, there is widespread low consumption of proteins, fruits and vegetables and increasing patronage of fast food outlets by the population,"
"There is also large promotion of sweetened products such as carbonated drinks, pastries, candies and other refined sugars, while excessive intake of salt is promoted by food additives such as monosodium glutamate common in delicacies such as suya, kilisi, isi-ewu, ngwo-ngwo, among others."
He therefore advised Nigerians to stop eating these food items, in particular, Suya, Isi-Ewu, Ngo Ngwo, Kilishi, among others.
11 dead, 75 injured as Luxury hotel in Pakistan goes ablaze
The Minister, who disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the First Annual Black Tie Gala event organised by the Tristate Heart Foundation (THF) said that the unhealthy diet of Nigerians often lead to hypertension, which is the leading cardiovascular disease in Nigeria, resulting to stroke.
Adewole, noted that 1 in every 5 Nigerians is hypertensive and at risk of premature death.
"Sadly, there is widespread low consumption of proteins, fruits and vegetables and increasing patronage of fast food outlets by the population,"
"There is also large promotion of sweetened products such as carbonated drinks, pastries, candies and other refined sugars, while excessive intake of salt is promoted by food additives such as monosodium glutamate common in delicacies such as suya, kilisi, isi-ewu, ngwo-ngwo, among others."
He therefore advised Nigerians to stop eating these food items, in particular, Suya, Isi-Ewu, Ngo Ngwo, Kilishi, among others.
11 dead, 75 injured as Luxury hotel in Pakistan goes ablaze
At least 11 people were killed and 75 more injured when fire broke out at Regent Plaza Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday around 2.45 a.m.
The fire started in the kitchen and rapidly swept through the four-star hotel trapping scores of guests in their rooms.
According to a Pakistan news site, Dawn, the fire brigade were later able to contain the fire after about 3 hours with 11 people already dead.
Speaking to CNN, Dr Seemi Jamali, who heads the Emergency Room at Jinnah Hospital, close to the hotel, said the deaths had been caused by suffocation and all injuries were linked to respiratory problems. Mayor of Karachi, Waseem Akhtar while speaking to the press revealed that the they were no fire exits and the fire alarms were also faulty
Federal Government bans importation of vehicles through the land borders
The fire started in the kitchen and rapidly swept through the four-star hotel trapping scores of guests in their rooms.
According to a Pakistan news site, Dawn, the fire brigade were later able to contain the fire after about 3 hours with 11 people already dead.
Speaking to CNN, Dr Seemi Jamali, who heads the Emergency Room at Jinnah Hospital, close to the hotel, said the deaths had been caused by suffocation and all injuries were linked to respiratory problems. Mayor of Karachi, Waseem Akhtar while speaking to the press revealed that the they were no fire exits and the fire alarms were also faulty
Federal Government bans importation of vehicles through the land borders
Importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land Borders have been banned by the Federal Government. The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles. The Ban is sequel to a Presidential Directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria Sea Ports only. The order takes effect from 1st January 2017.
The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of Rice, whose imports have been banned through the land Borders since April 2016. Importers of vehicles through the land borders are requested to utilize the grace period up till 31st December 2016 to clear their vehicle imports landed in neighbouring Ports.
Signed
Wale Adeniyi
Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller General of Customs
Ben Carson accepts to serve as Secretary of Department of Housing and Urban Development in Trump's administration
The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of Rice, whose imports have been banned through the land Borders since April 2016. Importers of vehicles through the land borders are requested to utilize the grace period up till 31st December 2016 to clear their vehicle imports landed in neighbouring Ports.
Signed
Wale Adeniyi
Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller General of Customs
Ben Carson accepts to serve as Secretary of Department of Housing and Urban Development in Trump's administration
President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Dr. Ben Carson to serve as Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In his words,
“I am thrilled to nominate Dr. Ben Carson as our next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities.
We have talked at length about my urban renewal agenda and our message of economic revival, very much including our inner cities. Ben shares my optimism about the future of our country and is part of ensuring that this is a Presidency representing all Americans. He is a tough competitor and never gives up.”And surprisingly Ben Carson accepted the offer.
“I am honored to accept the opportunity to serve our country in the Trump administration,” said Dr. Carson. “I feel that I can make a significant contribution particularly by strengthening communities that are most in need. We have much work to do in enhancing every aspect of our nation and ensuring that our nation’s housing needs are met.”Dr. Carson is a distinguished national leader who overcame his troubled youth in the inner city of Detroit to become a renowned neurosurgeon who served as the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland.
Jonathan’s former spokesman officially joins APC in Delta
Former spokesman to then Vice President, Goodluck Jonathan, Olorogun Ima Niboro has officially joined the All Progressives
Congress, APC, in Delta State.
The former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, joined the APC amidst cheers when the leadership comprising of ward chairmen and executive members of the APC in Ughelli South Local Government Area led by Hon. Brighton Obiokor paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area.
Niboro, who is the Urhuemuesiri of Ughievwen Kingdom, stated that he joined the APC to bring development to Ughelli South, Delta State and Nigeria.
Gov Ayo Fayose pictured distributing banana and groundnut to kids in Ekiti state
“I am thrilled to nominate Dr. Ben Carson as our next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities.
We have talked at length about my urban renewal agenda and our message of economic revival, very much including our inner cities. Ben shares my optimism about the future of our country and is part of ensuring that this is a Presidency representing all Americans. He is a tough competitor and never gives up.”And surprisingly Ben Carson accepted the offer.
“I am honored to accept the opportunity to serve our country in the Trump administration,” said Dr. Carson. “I feel that I can make a significant contribution particularly by strengthening communities that are most in need. We have much work to do in enhancing every aspect of our nation and ensuring that our nation’s housing needs are met.”Dr. Carson is a distinguished national leader who overcame his troubled youth in the inner city of Detroit to become a renowned neurosurgeon who served as the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland.
Jonathan’s former spokesman officially joins APC in Delta
Former spokesman to then Vice President, Goodluck Jonathan, Olorogun Ima Niboro has officially joined the All Progressives
Congress, APC, in Delta State.
The former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, joined the APC amidst cheers when the leadership comprising of ward chairmen and executive members of the APC in Ughelli South Local Government Area led by Hon. Brighton Obiokor paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area.
Niboro, who is the Urhuemuesiri of Ughievwen Kingdom, stated that he joined the APC to bring development to Ughelli South, Delta State and Nigeria.
Gov Ayo Fayose pictured distributing banana and groundnut to kids in Ekiti state
Governor Ayo Fayose over the weekend, shared banana and groundnut to children residing at Okesa, where he had gone to inspect some ongoing projects..
