Juliet Jacob Ochenje, Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Programme Officer of Gombe State Agency for the Control of AIDS, Hassan Mohammed, has said that cases of rape of children and homosexuality among adolescents and teenagers are increasing the prevalence of HIV infections in the state. He added that the state governor had in recent times suspended some…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo Nigerians have said they are not confident that the enquiry set up by the Federal Government to ascertain the causes of the December 6 accidental bombing in Kaduna will yield desired results. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had explained that the incident was due to a mistaken identity as…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo The Federal Government has reaffirmed the Prohibition of the use of rapid test kits to screen blood meant for transition purposes in the country. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, gave the directive in a press conference to commemorate the national blood donation day campaign in Abuja. Representative…
Mental health awareness is relatively low in Nigeria, according to the African polling institute (API). Mental health issues are often treated as spiritual problems and so, patients head to religious places for healing or deliverance. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour spoke to an adult mental health expert, Dr. Olufemi Oluwatayo, the CEO of Retreat Healthcare, Lagos, who…
Gom Mirian Dangote Oil Refinery has confirmed the arrival of the first one million barrels of crude shipment, marking its commencement of fuel production. The Agbami Crude grade was purchased from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO), as stated in an official statement. The cargo, transported by STASCO, was discharged into the refinery’s…
Gom Mirian Nestlé Nigeria has been recognised as the Best Employer in Food and Beverage at the prestigious Employers Excellence Awards. The event, organised by the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), honoured the company for its outstanding performance in various business metrics, including people practices, sustainability, diversity and inclusion. This was disclosed by the Corporate…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning to the public over the circulation of counterfeit banknotes which it claimed are intended to defraud sellers in the food market and other big commercial markets across the country. CBN’s statement signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali Hakama, on…
Gom Mirian France has pledged €25.5 million in funds to support critical health priorities in collaboration with the World Health Organisation WHO). The funding agreements were signed by the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in Geneva, Jérôme Bonnafont, and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, on Friday. Out of the total amount,…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had pledged a 61 percent increase to the health sector in order to address the brain drain and improve health service in the country’s capital city. The mandate secretary, health and human services secretariat of the FCTA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, made this promise during the 2023 Association…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Delta State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bassey Eshiet, on Friday implored motorists to prioritise safety during the upcoming yuletide season. Speaking in Asaba, he stated that it is the shared responsibility of all road users in ensuring safe practices on the roads. He said, “We urge everybody…
