Month: November 2024

Fortification of ultra-processed Foods: when more becomes harmful

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By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Throughout history, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man after air and water. It supplies our bodies with nutrients for growth, tissue repair, maintenance, and the regulation of vital processes. Food is not just for nourishment; it is also an integral part of our cultural heritage and national identity. It is a social lubricant that promotes bonding amongst people regardless of diversity, fostering interpersonal relationships and contributing to community and nation-building. Considering…

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Obi did not call for dismantling of churches — Media office

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By: Mandy Park Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, did not call for the dismantling of churches, Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) said on Sunday. Recall that Obi sat with podcasters recently and said the Nigerian people must be given the chance to be productive by spending more time at night shifts instead of vigils. POMR spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, said in a statement: “The attention of the Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, has been drawn to a huge twist in his recent media interview, saying erroneously…

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ZLP nets 15 councils, YPP two in Abia LG election

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By: Mandy Park The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has won 15 out of the 17 councils in the Saturday, November 2, 2024, Abia state local government election. The Young Peoples Party (YPP) won in the remaining two LGAs. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. George Chima, at the commission’s headquarters in Umuahia, the state capital, on Saturday, according to the Punch. He said; “We have fulfilled the duty we were inaugurated on September 5 to carry out. It wasn’t an easy…

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Obi slams FG over inhumane treatment of protesters

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By Mandy Park Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has in strong terms denounced the poor handling of protesters, including minors, brought to the court under degrading conditions. Obi said that the constitution in democratic dispensation allows the people to protest against bad governance that is affecting their livelihood. Writing on his X handle on Friday, the former Anambra governor called on the authorities to investigate the horrendous incident that is an embarrassment to the country in the eyes of the global community. According to…

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Rivers Crisis: Obi decries. effect of court ruling on the people.…says it’s curious decision

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By: Mandy Park The Labour Party LP, leader and the party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the recent court ruling withholding the release of funds to the state as disturbing and should be reversed. Writing on his X handle on Friday, Obi said the impact of such a ruling on the people who are the owners of the money in question is far-reaching and worth revisiting. Obi wrote “In my political trajectory, I have consistently refrained from name-calling or engaging in personal disputes, choosing…

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