Unspecified number of victims are trapped under the debris of a collapsed building in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. As of the time of this report details of the incident are sketchy, however some social media users said the affected building caved in on Saturday evening. “People are under this…
Juliet Jacob delves into the ongoing NAFDAC strike, analyzing the workers’ grievances, management’s response, and the far-reaching implications for Nigerian businesses and public health, amid fears of compromised food and drug safety and economic instability. NAFDAC Activities Paralyzed The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was paralyzed by an indefinite…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating fire razed a building in the Ifelodun Agoka area of Abeokuta, claiming the life of 80-year-old Mariam Salako in the early hours of Saturday. According to police authorities, the blaze broke out around 1:00 a.m. at No. 28 Ifelodun Agoka. Responding promptly to a distress call, the Area Commander…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State government has launched a week-long free health screening exercise to tackle the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among its residents. According to Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, a staggering 30% of the state’s residents suffer from hypertension, with 70% unaware of their condition….
A new study from the University of Virginia has found that intense exercise significantly suppress appetite, especially among women. The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, examined how exercise intensity affects ghrelin, a hormone responsible for regulating hunger. “Ghrelin is released from the stomach and crosses the blood-brain barrier, interacting with the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has secured a five-year grant worth $67 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve water infrastructure across the state. This grant will be channelled through the Lagos Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) program, which aims to scale up the capacity for…
At least two individuals have died and 18 others have been hospitalised due to a cholera outbreak in the Kwalmiya community, Kanam District of Plateau State. The state commissioner for health, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, confirmed the situation on Saturday, emphasising the need for urgent public health measures. “This week, we woke up to reports of…
In a recent report, the International Telecommunications Union said that the internet penetration rate in Africa was less than 40% in 2023, with sub-Saharan Africa — where Chad, Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon are located — suffering regular internet blackouts due to old equipment and electricity outages. Piqued by the protracted blackouts, officials in Chad are…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a 3-0 win and full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Libya. The governing body announced the verdict in a statement on Saturday. The media had reported how the Super Eagles faced significant challenges, including a redirected flight, over 18…
Judging from the score cards (Perfoemance records) of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s team the recent cabinet reshuffle that saw over 70 % of members of the cabinet retaining their positions is a slap on the wrist. A university don and critical observer of the policies of Tinubu has opined that the change fails…
