For a century, World Tuberculosis Day has been officially observed on March 24 after the discovery by Dr Robert Koch, on the cause of tuberculosis. This year’s theme is titled “Yes! We can end TB” which is crucial to addressing the pressing death rate as a result of tuberculosis in Nigeria. Nigeria’s challenges remain significant,…
Juliet Jacob looks at how the current economic hardship is robbing school children from eating healthy foods in school, as their parents grapple with financial tough times which makes them to forgo or have half-measure lunch packs they once enjoyed. Coping Without Lunch or Healthy Feeding in School It used to be a top priority…
“What baffles me is the boldness in these young drug dealers”. This is how a disturbed resident painted the rising trend of teenagers involved in hard drug trade in Abuja. You will notice them on the streets and avenues of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. But these gang of youths in the growing hard drugs…
The current high cost of living has pushed the prices of contraceptives, condoms, and drugs worrisomely out of reach of many Nigerians. The concern however is if the situation persists chances of baby boom, and unchecked pregnancies among teens are high, Jumoke Olasunkanmi reports from a survey conducted recently. In the midst of Nigeria’s…
Pushed by severe hunger many Nigerian youths and families have resorted to invading, attacking and looting food items warehouses in the country to survive the current hardship. In this report Jumoke Olasunkanmi visits the different scenarios, drama and raises pertinent questions. How Did Nigeria Get Here? Nigeria is currently facing one of its most…
Today, March 14, 2024, the long awaited Tinubu-led government initiated Student Loan Scheme was scheduled for Presidential launch, given the wide publicity it attracted. But barely 48 hours to the mush advertised inauguration the government shifted the date indefinitely. It was not the first time. Since January this year the launch has been postponed more…
This piece beams light on the slim representation of women in decision-making roles within the Nigerian health sector, occasioned largely by discrimination, as Nigeria celebrates the International Day of Women. Despite their qualifications and significant contributions to the healthcare profession, women’s involvement in leadership/decision-making remains limited, so also is their career growth stunted. Gom Mirian…
Beep beep e-e-e-e. It is 2:45 pm, the sun beats mercilessly this bustling Monday in Dutse-Alhaji Market, a thickly populated area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory. The atmosphere is pouring out harsh shadows across the dusty ground and the sound of horns from tricycles, known as Keke nape, rents the air as they meander through…
The news that a prominent citizen of England in the person of the monarch, King Charles III is going for herbs for the treatment of his cancer ailment has raised some pertinent questions on promoting the African traditional medicines. Juliet Jacob writes on the issue. It was announced recently that King Charles III has been…
The current heat wave has adverse health implications, one of these is that it can predispose people to certain skin and health problems. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour writes on the health implications of the heat wave and possible solutions It is no news that the whole country is basking in excessive heat waves and these have…
