What are the major Causes Of Death In Nigeria?

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6 years ago

April 5, 2018

A non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Moole Charity Foundation, has said that the major causes of death in Nigeria were high blood pressure and hepatitis.

The Project Manager of the organisation, Dr Linda Odoh, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sideline of project “Silent killers’’ campaign held in Abuja.

Odoh said that regular medical checkup would go a long way in reducing the risks and complications associated with these diseases.

She said the project was organised to also conduct free testing and screening for the public on hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, hepatitis, malaria and HIV.

He said: “The reason we are screening people is because the major causes of death in our environment today are caused by these silent killer diseases.

“They are called silent killers, because you would not know that you have it until you get tested, if you do not check regularly you will not know that you are at risk.”

Odoh advised people to engage in regular exercises, increase intake of fruits, vegetable and also quit alcohol and smoking in order to live a healthier life.

Similarly, Olawale Akintaro, president of the Foundation, told NAN that the organisation had reached out to people in different ways.

Akintaro said: “Our services are not limited to health alone. We also visit schools to give scholarship to indigent students, and we meet diverse needs of people in different ways.

“I feel so excited today to see a large number of people coming to get tested and screened free. So I am very happy to be part of this charity project.”

Celebrities Turn Up For The Dedication Of Ali Baba’s Triplets In Lagos

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1 day ago

May 6, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

Comedians such as AY Makun, Seyi Law, and MC Lively and many other celebrities were in attendance at the child dedication ceremony of ace comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba.

Recall that the comedian announced the birth of his triplets, born two months earlier, on his Instagram account on Monday, April 1, 2024. However, some netizens thought it was a prank which Ali Baba didn’t bother clarifying.

Here are pictures from the dedication ceremony.

We congratulate him and his wife once more.

Education

Federal Government Sets To Commence School-To-Work Scheme

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4 days ago

May 3, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

The Federal Government says plans are underway to launch a school-to-work scheme to enable youths to become productive and self-employed.

The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting with Commissioners of Education, Executive State and FCT Universal Basic Chairmen, Education Boards and UBEC on the School-to-Work Scheme.

Bobboyi in his keynote address, disclosed that the target group for the scheme are learners in the junior secondary schools. He added that it will provide them the opportunity to detect early in life where their talents and potential lie, between academic pursuit and vocational skills development.

Explaining how the Scheme will run, the UBEC Boss stated that it is structured to provide at least six months training, broken into two months per year of study in the junior secondary school.

Also speaking, the Director Basic Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Folake Davies, stated that the Scheme which is inline with the road map policy of the ministry, is designed to provide youths with the requisite experience necessary to excel whenever they find themselves in the working environment.

The Director, who was represented by Rose Onoja stated that only collaborative effort from the Federal, State, and Local Government levels and active involvement from the private sector will make the implementation of the program successful. Liberate actions to mitigate the living conditions of their constituents.

Entertainment

Big Congratulations To BBNaija Star, Miracle Igbokwe Who Graduated With Distinction From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University In Florida USA

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1 week ago

April 27, 2024

Alice Ginika Simon

The reality TV star disclosed this on his Instagram story on Friday, sharing a video of the moment he climbed the stage to receive his certificate.

Over the years, He has carried us along his Journey of becoming a trained pilot. In July 2018, Ikechukwu obtained his Private Pilot License and Flight Dispatcher License.

In March 2019, he further disclosed that he obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.

He was also reported to have celebrated passing his Flight Instructor exam in 2023, as he completed his aviation training and earned pilot certification from US aviation authorities in 2024.

Miracle was in aviation school before the BBNaija show and returned to complete his training immediately after clinching the grand prize.