Day: May 29, 2025

OPINION
Hypertension: Case for Sodium Consumption Regulation, Healthier Diets

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Photo: Prof Pate, Health Minister By: Esi-ife Arogundade World Hypertension Day is observed annually in May, serving as a reminder of the importance of blood pressure awareness and management. This global health initiative carries even more significance as the world continues to adapt to lifestyle changes, rising stress levels, and an increasing prevalence of hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition when the blood pressure in the blood vessels is continuously elevated. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your blood vessels, the…

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UK-Based Philanthropist, Dorcas Adeyinka, Sues, ACP Adejobi and Nigerian Police Over Alleged Human Rights Abuse

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By: Mandy Park A UK-based philanthropist, Chief (Mrs) Dorcas Adeyinka, has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Police Force and others, including, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi over alleged abuse of her fundamental human rights. The case is being heard by Justice Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos State. The applicant alleges that the respondents, including ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, and others, violated her fundamental human rights, including: unlawful Arrest and Detention: The applicant claims she was unlawfully arrested and detained between July 29 and August 18,…

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EndBadGovernance Group declares protest on June 12, describes Tinubu’s midterm as unmitigated disaster

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By: Mandy Park #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Movement, a civil society organization, has announced a mass protest on June 12 to express dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s policies, which they claim have led to widespread hunger and hardship in Nigeria. The group described the 2 years of Tinubu leadership as an unmitigated disaster, urging the masses to rise and resist the government. At a press conference to commemorate the two years of Tinubu’s government which they said has been marked by hunger, hardship, and pain, the group declared June 12 as a day…

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