Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it arrested 90 suspects and demolished 13 illicit drug joints in Kaduna in the month of November. This is according to the NDLEA’s State Commander, Samaila Danmallam, in a statement released on Sunday. Recounting the successful operations conducted by…
Gom Mirian The Green Climate Fund (GCF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Health OOrganisation WHO) have launched a plan to provide support to developing countries facing the impact of climate change on health. Covering 14 countries across Africa, Asia and Southeastern Europe, the initiative was unveiled at the World Climate Action Summit’s Leaders’…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The federal government has said it is collaborating with the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Global Fund to end the infection in Nigeria. The Secretary to the Government of Federation, Senator George Akume, disclosed this during the ceremony of the World AIDS Day 2023 theme, ‘Communities: Leadership to End…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has inaugurated a new passport office in Igobogbo community, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) disclosed this on its X page. Unveiling the new office on Friday, 1st December, the Comptroller General of NIS, Caroline Adepoju, reassured Nigerians that their passports would be processed and…
Gom Mirian On 2023 World AIDS Day, a critical issue is being highlighted – the urgent need for $8 billion funding to fully support the AIDS response in low and middle-income countries. In a message to mark the 2023 AIDs World Day, tagged: ‘Let Communities Lead’, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said though the fight…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusinesses and Productivity Enhancement (SSAP), Kingsley Uzoma, has predicted that the number of Nigerians facing food insecurity is set to reach a staggering 94.5 million if drastic measures are not taken address the matter urgently. He delivered this alarming projection during a policy dialogue in…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo A renowned dental expert, Dr. Emeka Kenneth Okobi has called for collective effort from healthcare providers, policymakers, and the community to provide better dental care to the elderly in Nigeria. According to him, this will enable them to have a dignified and healthy aging process. In an article made available to African…
Dr. Emeka Isika Kenneth Ensuring comprehensive dental care for the elderly is imperative due to its far-reaching implications on both individual and societal levels. Beyond the direct link between oral health and overall well-being, the functional aspects of dental health are paramount for the elderly population. Tooth loss, oral pain, and compromised chewing efficiency can…
Gom Mirian The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that out of the 1.9 million People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), only 1.6 million are receiving treatment. This data reflects the significant progress made in combating the epidemic but also sheds light on the challenges that lie ahead. Speaking on the theme,…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an awareness campaign in Yobe State to caution the public against the harmful use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening and Azo dye for thickening and colouring palm oil. The state’s NAFDAC coordinator, Lawan Dadingelma, made this known on Friday…
