Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Chief Medical Director, Our Mother Theresa Specialist Hospital and Fertility Centre in Asaba, Dr. Charles Uhioh, has described infertility as a growing global health challenge affecting roughly 15 percent of the world’s population. He made the disclosure at the 20th anniversary celebration of the hospital in Asaba, Delta State, while…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ekiti State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has called on stakeholders from various sectors to intensify efforts in safeguarding children’s health by ensuring unhindered access to healthcare, particularly through immunisation. Speaking during a quarterly meeting of the Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) Committee in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, the Permanent Secretary…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has come out strongly against allegations of corruption surrounding its recent enforcement activities at the Onitsha Bridge Head Market, blaming social media influencer “Very Dark Man” for allegedly spreading misinformation and inciting public distrust. In a statement NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, dismissed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria has taken a significant step toward eliminating cervical cancer with the validation of its costed National Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan. The plan was endorsed during a national workshop in Abuja, which brought together stakeholders from federal and state health ministries, academic institutions, and international organisations such as WHO and UNICEF….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has officially commenced the 2025 entrance examination process for admission into its Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for eligible Primary Six pupils…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Two soldiers have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on military locations in New Marte and Kumshe, both in Borno State. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, was repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) with support from the Nigerian Air…
Justice A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced one Nureedeen Siraj to jail for fraud. He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge, bordering on theft to the tune of N3,400,000.00 (Three Million, Four Hundred…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Lagos on Tuesday to join other leaders in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, disclosed in a…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to brief him on the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks across parts of Borno State. Speaking to journalists shortly after the closed-door meeting, Governor Zulum said he visited the…
Drinking to Early Death and Unsafe Health In Nigeria, alcohol addiction has silently woven itself into the fabric of daily life, transforming from a coping mechanism into a public health crisis that devastates individuals, families, and entire communities. People turn to alcohol to numb depression, chase a fleeting high, or escape their realities, but the…
