Toyin Saraki’s Alaafia Kwara Initiative: A Culture of Sustained Commitments
As the curtain closes on World Interfaith Harmony Week, Kwara State continues to be a beacon of hope and a shining example of the peaceful […]
Health
General decries brain drain as NSA urges FG to equip hospitals, others
… Seeks technological advancement in anaesthesia practice By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) in collaboration with the World Federation of Societies of […]
Mental health is a human right, cannot be neglected – NHRC
Mental health is a human right which should not be ignored, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr Tony Ojukwu , SAN, has haid.
NYSC honours 7 Borno camp officials
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Borno has awarded letters of commendation to seven camp officials for outstanding performances during the Batch “C” Stream 1 orientation course.
NMA confirms release of abducted members in C/River
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, has commanded Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River and security agencies on the release […]
C/River Govt decries doctors’ indefinite strike over kidnapping
By George Odok The Cross River Government has condemned the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) over the abduction of two of […]
NDLEA arrests Saudi-bound widow with cocaine in footwears at Lagos airport
A 56-year-old widow and mother of four, Mrs. Ajisegiri Kehinde Sidika has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos over her attempt to traffic 400grams of cocaine concealed in her footwear to Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Health: NGO trains 35 journalists in Bauchi
By Amina Ahmed An NGO, Journalists for Public Health Development Initiative (J4PD) has trained 35 Journalists from broadcast, print and online media organisations on reportage […]
Antimicrobial resistance is silent, slow epidemic, says NCDC
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a silent and slow epidemic that does not […]
HIV/AIDS: CISHAN seeks fund for OYSACA, condemns discrimination
By Akeem AbasThe Civil Society Network on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CISHAN), Oyo State chapter, has pleaded with the state government to fund the Oyo State […]
Buhari hails ex-President Jonathan at 65
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on his 65th birthday, Nov. 20, 2022. The President, in a […]
World Toilet Day; 779m people lack safely managed sanitation services — WHO
By Franca ofiliWorld Health Organisation (WHO) says 779 million people around the world lack basic access to safely managed sanitation services. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the […]
Council seals 381 pharmacies, patent shops in A’Ibom
By Isaiah Eka The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed no fewer than 381 pharmacies and patent shops in Akwa Ibom for various offences. […]
Marwa charges stakeholders on tackling drug abuse among youths at Realnews lecture
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has charged parents and other stakeholders to rise […]
UNECA urges production, use of agricultural statistics to improve food security
By Temitope Ponle The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has called for the modernisation of the production and use of agricultural statistics to […]
EU agency: Antibiotic resistance kills 35,000 a year in Europe
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Thursday reported that more than 35,000 people in Europe died annually from antibiotics-resistant infections.
Using cannabis to cook dangerous, condemnable – Marwa
By Adetoye Bukola Retired Brig-Gen Buba Marwa, Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has condemned the use of illicit drugs, especially Canibis Sativa, to […]
NYSC D-G unveils health initiative for rural dwellers in FCT community
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Fadah unveiled the Health Initiative For Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme in the Dakwo Community of […]
CJN resigns on health grounds
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned from his position, citing health grounds. The CJN’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr Isah […]
Employee/Employer safety: FG calls for improved Occupational Safety, Health
The Federal Government has called for a safe and healthy working environment and conditions, especially in the informal sector, for the protection of both employees […]
FG hands over completed livestock health centre to FCTA
The Federal Government, on Wednesday in Abuja handed over the livestock health centre built and equipped for treatment of animals to the Federal Capital Territory […]
Vaccines: Nigeria seeking technology on manufacturing — Health Minister
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has said that emphasis is now shifting from the urgency for the country to manufacture its own vaccines, to […]
USAID supports Nigerian states, wants education, health, others improved
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), says it is supporting Nigerian state governments in preparation for their 2023 budget to ensure a robust […]
Monkeypox: Enugu State Govt steps up health surveillance
The Enugu State Government has stepped up surveillance against the spread of monkeypox in the 14 local government areas of the state. Dr George Ugwu, […]
FRSC urges Nigerians to embrace cycling for health living
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, has advised residents of the state to embrace cycling for healthy living. The Sector Commander, Mr Paul […]