Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commenced a nationwide awareness campaign to educate citizens on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus with flu-like symptoms. According to Olufemi Ayoola, Director of Health and Social Care at NOA in a statement on Monday, the campaign aims to provide Nigerians with necessary information…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has urged stakeholders, particularly the media, to intensify efforts in promoting awareness and advocacy for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, President of the NCS, emphasized the importance of early vaccination in Abuja during a one-day media parley organized in collaboration…
The Nigerian government is set to unveil three major cancer treatment centers by May 2025, as part of a broader effort to improve healthcare services across the nation. The announcement was made on Monday by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. “For the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched a comprehensive eye camp initiative to provide free surgeries for 10,000 residents suffering from various visual impairments, including cataracts. Governor Zulum made the announcement on Monday while inaugurating the programme, which is a collaboration between the Borno State Government and Senator Ali Ndume,…
The Ogun State-owned Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has been closed indefinitely from Monday, January 13, 2025, following student protests over multiple issues, including tuition hikes and delays in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation. In a statement issued on Monday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Yemi Ajibola, the management stated the need to…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano On Sunday 12 January 2025, armed militia suspected to be Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attacked some farmers and fishermen at Dumba community, near Baga in Kukawa LGA. Investigation has commenced on the circumstances behind this attack. Initial report indicates about 40 farmers have been killed while the whereabouts of many who escaped…
Lagos State House of Assembly has made history with the swearing-in of Mojisola Meranda as its first female Speaker. Meranda’s appointment follows the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, during a plenary session on Monday. Representing the Apapa 1 constituency, Meranda took her oath of office, vowing to serve with integrity and dedication. “I…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo State Government has filed an 18-count charge against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdulahi Fasasi, the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, over the December 18, 2024 funfair stampede that resulted in the death of 35 children. The charge sheet, marked…
The Taraba State Special Taskforce on Environmental Protection has intercepted a trailer concealing 241 bags of iron monoxide, a valuable mineral resource, during a recent operation. In a statement signed by the taskforce’s Media and Communication Officer, Ibrahim Zuppai, on Sunday, it was revealed that the cargo, concealed under layers of waste wood and rubber…
Four people were killed in a terrorist attack on a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) facility at the Kangiwa border on Friday evening, according to an NIS statement released Sunday. The victims included a local watchman and three contractors who were working on-site when the attack occurred around 7:20 p.m. No immigration officers were harmed in…
