To address the issue of counterfeit drinks in Nigeria, Quilox, a popular nightclub in Lagos, has initiated a campaign to raise awareness about the risks associated with fake beverages. During a media event in Lagos, Akinlabi Peller, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Quilox, stressed the club’s steadfast dedication to maintaining quality and safety. He…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to UNICEF for nutrition initiatives in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf made…
With Nigeria ranked sixth highest Tuberculosis-burdened nation of the world the past efforts towards addressing the disease amounted to nothing, (15 Nigerians die hourly) and challenges stakeholders to refocus strategies. Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano writes on the new challenges Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is facing a growing and alarming public health…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced plans to unveil a state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to providing free and comprehensive care for patients living with sickle cell disease. The clinic, located at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, will offer a wide range of free services, including diagnosis, consultations, medication, and surgical…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State government has taken a significant step towards strengthening its healthcare system by training 50 adhoc nurses and midwives on neonatal resuscitation. This initiative aims to reduce the mortality rate among children in the state. According to Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, the Gbajumo Ladies Club has empowered over 1,000 aged people and widows with food items and other materials worth millions of naira in Oyo and Ogun states. The presentation was made on Monday, at the premises of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS)…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos and Sultan Rabiu in Abuja The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,154 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 190 deaths out of 9,492 suspected cases so far in 2024. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Director-General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, described…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Iron is a vital mineral for brain health, but excessive accumulation can contribute to cognitive decline as we age. Recent research from the University of Kentucky suggests that our diet may play a crucial role in maintaining a delicate balance of iron in the brain. A 3-year study of 72 older…
