Korede Abdullah The scourge of cervical cancer may soon reduce globally with the launch of world’s first tampon-based at-home HPV screening kit. The test kit will allow women to conduct the test at the convenience of their homes. HPV, the human papillomavirus, is a major risk factor for cervical cancer and this innovation by…
In a press statement titled: UPDATE ON THE CLOSURE OF BANEX PLAZA, ABUJA, the Nigerian Army NA, on Monday announced the reopening of Banex Plaza in Abuja. The statement reads: “The Nigerian Army wishes to provide latest update on the recent unfortunate event involving an unprovoked attack by unidentified hoodlums on Nigerian Army personnel at…
According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average retail price per litre of Household Kerosene (HHK) witnessed a notable increase in April 2024, reaching N1,439.64. This marks a significant rise of 6.29% compared to the previous month’s average of N1,354.40. Year-on-year, the increase stands at 24.04%, reflecting a steady…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reassured passengers that normal train services between Kaduna-Rigasa and Idu-Abuja will continue unaffected despite a recent derailment incident. Yakub Mahmood, NRC’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, made a statement in Abuja On Sunday,emphasizing that the derailment would not disrupt operations. “The NRC management regrets any inconveniences to our affected…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a private rice factory in Niger State due to unhygienic practices. Speaking during a routine inspection of facilities in the state on the weekend, Shaba Mohammed, Director of NAFDAC’s North-Central Zone, revealed that although the facility was registered with the agency,…
The Federal Government has postponed the inauguration and workshop of the tertiary institutions governing councils slated for Thursday, 30th and Friday 31st of May 2024 The postponement was due the presidential directives said Minister of Education spokeswoman, Folasade Boriowo in a statement on Monday. The Federal Government has previously announced the commencement and workshop of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) data shows tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year and 75% is from developing countries including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke. Tobacco is a plant with leaves that have high levels of the addictive chemical nicotine. Dried tobacco leaves are mainly used…
John Nwokocha By Wednesday, May 29, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would have spent 365 days since he came to power. As it is said, one year in office. As it is expected Nigerians have started assessing the administration against its mantra of Renewed Hope. The exercise, apart from being a norm, is to objectively score…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA), has busted a drug trafficking group at MMIA in Ikeja, Lagos, resulting in the apprehension of four individuals and confiscation of 8kg of methamphetamine and 7.60kg of a synthetic cannabis variant called Loud, which was imported from South Africa. Femi Babafemi, who serves as the Director of…
Korede Abdullah The Federal government has said that the launch of the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative has further accelerated progress in Healthcare infrastructure as the initiative has attracted investments to primary and tertiary healthcare, thereby unlocking the nation’s health sector value chain and paving the way for local manufacturing of drugs and medical…
