Korede Abdullah in Lagos Former students of Nigeria’s 104 Federal Unity Colleges, under the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSAN) in Lagos, will hold a health walk on Saturday in Surulere. Tagged “Unity in Motion,” the rally begins at 7:00 a.m. from the National Stadium and will cover a circular route through key roads including…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Osun State Government has raised concern over the growing number of hypertension cases, calling for stronger collaboration among health stakeholders to boost public awareness. Speaking at an event in on Friday Osogbo to commemorate the 2025 World Hypertension Day, themed “Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer,” the…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has applauded the recent election of Professor Amaka Offiah as Vice-President of Clinical Radiology at the prestigious Royal College of Radiologists in the United Kingdom, describing it as a testament to the excellence and international relevance of Nigerian professionals in the diaspora. In a statement issued on…
The Invisible Danger in Our Daily Meals Foodborne diseases remain an underappreciated but deadly threat in Nigeria — and globally. One particularly dangerous culprit is Escherichia coli O26, a Shiga toxin-producing strain capable of causing severe illness and even death, especially among vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Managing Director and CEO of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Abimbola Akinajo, has reiterated the state’s commitment to a fully integrated and sustainable transport system driven by public-private partnerships. Speaking at a professorial chair guest lecture organised by the Lagos State University (LASU) School of Transport and Logistics…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A fire outbreak on Thursday afternoon sparked panic among staff and patients at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital in Lagos when flames erupted from a nursing room on the second floor of the facility’s main three-storey building. Eyewitnesses and a viral video captured medical workers and patients fleeing the scene as thick…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commissioned a series of groundbreaking infrastructure projects in Kano State, aimed at strengthening the operational efficiency, welfare, and healthcare capacity of its personnel. This is part of activities in marking its 61st Anniversary. The commissioning ceremony, took place on Tuesday, at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kano, with…
A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that children in some of the world’s wealthiest nations are now faring worse than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings challenge the assumption that wealth alone protects child wellbeing, as data shows significant declines in education, mental health, and physical health across 43…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Bayelsa State Government has set its sights on achieving full immunisation coverage in the next National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign, after recording a 98 per cent success rate in the first round held from May 3 to 6. At a state taskforce meeting on immunisation, Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Students from across Lagos State gathered at the Lagos Television (LTV) Combo Hall on Tuesday for an inter-school malaria quiz competition organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Health as part of activities marking World Malaria Day 2025. The information is contained in a statement on Wednesday, signed by the Director,…
