Ogbodo Ozioma Favour The ban on Styrofoam popularly called “Takeaways” by Nigeria’s Federal Government, has raised mixed reactions and occasioned controversy. The government’s action is anchored on the danger of the product to the citizens’ health. It cited the rising rate of cancer, among others as the reason for the ban. However, those who opposed…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in a press briefing on Monday from Southwest Zone D has given President Bola Tinubu a 14-day ultimatum to implement concrete measures addressing the escalating cost of living crisis in the country. The media briefing, conducted by Coordinator Alao John and Secretary General Southwest Sanni Sulaimon…
Gom Mirian The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has raised concerns over the non-compliance with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 in most medical facilities. The Act, signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari, mandates every hospital in Nigeria to accept or receive immediate…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the registration of alcoholic beverages in sachet and small volume PET and Glass bottles below 200ml. This decision it said is rooted in recommendations from a high-powered committee comprising the Federal Ministry of Health, NAFDAC, the Federal Competition and Consumer…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) said that its members across the country have lost over N3 trillion in investments due to the prevailing economic challenges in 2023. The chairman of PAN, Lagos chapter, Mojeed Iyiola stated this during a press conference on Monday. He lamented the dire impact of the harsh economic…
Gom Mirian The Global Fund, in collaboration with the government of Nigeria and health partners, has inked eight new grants totaling US$993 million to bolster the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria in the country. According to the organisation, these grants, spanning 2024-2026, will also prioritize fortifying health systems and pandemic preparedness. Speaking at…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Residents of Niger State have protested over the high cost of Living in Minna, the State Capital. This is according to a video going around the social media on Monday, youths, and women are seen protesting over the high cost of living in the State. The protesters also blocked major roads within…
Gom Mirian Troops of Operation DELTA SANITY are said to have successfully thwarted crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region, denying oil thieves the staggering sum of N1,058 billion naira in just seven days. The Director of Information for the Nigeria Navy, Rear Admiral AO Ayo-Vaughan, on Tuesday, revealed that the troops have been…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje To mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, A Family Physician and anti-FGM advocate, Folashade Akinola, in Osogbo, has warned parents and guardians to cease exposing their daughters to be circumcised, saying it could lead to death. Akinola, gave the warning in a phone chat while speaking with…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje There is no gainsaying the prevailing economic crisis in Nigeria has resulted in many sick individuals bearing the heavy yoke of medical bills. Unarguably, hundreds of thousands of the population are left impoverished. No thanks to the current economic downturn being witnessed by the citizens. But despite the often-repeated statement, “Nigerians have…
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