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*Warns Against Certain Culinary Habits By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof George Ugwu, has allayed concerns over a perceived rise in kidney and cardiovascular diseases in the state, attributing the apparent increase largely to greater public awareness, improved access to health information and increased testing. Prof Ugwu said more people were now becoming conscious of their health and presenting themselves for medical examinations, thereby making cases that might previously have gone undetected more visible. The Commissioner spoke during a live interactive programme, The Conversation, aired on 100.3 Udoka FM, Enugu. He, however, warned that unhealthy lifestyle…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Two occupants living on the ground floor of an apartment were trapped under the rubble as the building collapsed today in yet another incident of collapsed structures in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident happened in the satellite town of Kubwa, located about 31km from Abuja, the Federal Capital City (FCC), even as concerns continue to be raised over official monitoring of strength of materials used in buildings, regular inspection of existing and ongoing structures amid reports of alleged compromise by relevant officials tasked with these vital assignments silhouetted against the level of priority assigned…

By our reporter Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has celebrated the retirement of Overseeing Director of its Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage (DOAS), Dr. Fatima Helen Amanabo, after 35 years of dedicated and meritorious service to the nation. A statement issued today, signed by the management of DOAS, and made available to People&Politics in Abuja, disclosed this. According to the statement, Dr. Amanabo was born on 29 August, 1966 in Ofakaga, Ofu LGA, Kogi State, and began her education at Army Barracks Primary School, Afara Umuahia, Abia State, and Army Barracks Primary School, Awkunanaw run by 82 Division headquarters,…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Major stakeholders in Benue North East Senatorial district have resolved that Governor Hyacinth Alia is their only option for the 2027 gubernatorial elections in Benue State. The stakeholders comprising the political class, traditional rulers and the clergy, made their position known during the thank-you visit by the Governor to the senatorial district. Benue North East Senatorial district comprises seven Local Government Areas (LGA). The Governor, while addressing the stakeholders in Katsina Ala, Adikpo and Vandeikya respectively, told the people that he chose to go round their areas to thank them for their firm support for him…