The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has called on the Nigerian government to recognize health security as a cornerstone of national security. The association made the call during its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Owerri, Imo State, AMLSN President Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi emphasized that addressing health-related vulnerabilities is critical to the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Management Board have joined forces to enhance healthcare delivery in the state. A two-day retreat was recently held in Kano to equip newly elected local government chairpersons with the necessary knowledge and tools to improve healthcare services within their…
As the world commemorates World Pneumonia Day 2024, Korede Abdullah sheds light on Nigeria’s pressing need to intensify efforts against pneumonia, a major public health threat claiming thousands of lives annually. The Annul Pneumonia Day November 12, 2024, marked the annual World Pneumonia Day, a crucial global event aimed at raising awareness about pneumonia, a…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has ramped up its efforts to combat drug trafficking, intercepting large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids destined for international markets, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, and Qatar. In a statement issued on Sunday, November 17, 2024, by Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A tragic incident occurred in CBN Quarters, Hadejia Road, Kano, on Saturday as a 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, lost his life after falling into an abandoned well. According to Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, the victim was driving a car belonging…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has launched a significant initiative to address the alarmingly high rate of out-of-school children in the state. According to UNICEF data, a staggering 83.2% of children in Jigawa are not enrolled in school, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and limiting their future opportunities. Alhaji Aminu Usman, the…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi arrived Nigeria on Saturday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement read, “His visit to Nigeria will be…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev has stated that Nigeria needs an extra 11.6 million toilets to achieve its goal of being Open Defecation-Free (ODF) by 2030. During a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Utsev announced that the Federal Government is set to unveil the Clean Nigeria Campaign Strategic Plan…
Nigeria’s representative, Chidimma Adetshina, has finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The final moments of the prestigious event, announced early Sunday morning, saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women stood poised to claim the crown. The competition, described as one of the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Professor Tim Spector, a renowned dietary expert, has revealed surprising findings on how certain foods can help lower blood pressure. A study involving 96,000 participants found that yeast extract, a key ingredient in Marmite, is particularly effective in reducing hypertension. According to Prof Spector, the study’s large sample size provided valuable…
