Korede Abdullah in Lagos A 32-year-old man, Lanre Ogungbe, was found dead in a hotel room at Authentic Hotel in Soyoye area of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, with a bottle of insecticide and an alcoholic drink beside his remains. According to the Ogun Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, the hotel owner…
Korede Abdullah in Lagoa The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has flagged off the Gateway Inland Dry Port (GIDP) project in Ogun State, emphasizing its role in improving connectivity between inland states and coastal areas. At the landmark ceremony, Oyetola stressed the need for inland ports, citing congestion at traditional seaports,…
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial sector, the Ministry of Steel Development has introduced a specialized bootcamp aimed at empowering Nigerian youths with advanced technical skills. The program, which focuses on welding, industrial foundry, metallurgy, and related fields, is expected to bolster job creation and entrepreneurship within the country’s metals industry. The Permanent Secretary…
In a stark revelation of the global scope of childhood sexual violence, the United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) has reported that up to 310 million boys and men, roughly 1 in 11, have suffered sexual abuse or rape during their childhood. This information, published on UNICEF’s official website and shared with Africa Health Report (AHR),…
Over 5,000 residents of Akure, Ondo State, benefited from a free medical outreach program organized by the Otunba Yomi Akingbade Foundation, a non-governmental organization. The event provided medical services and free check-ups to individuals suffering from various ailments. Otunba Yomi Akingbade, the foundation’s convener, emphasized that the initiative was their way of giving back to…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Catholic bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on Friday called for new policies to tackle malnutrition, boost the well-being of pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and children in the country. They made the appeal in Abuja at separate stakeholders’ meetings organised by the…
Zambia’s Health Minister Elijah Muchima announced Thursday the first-recorded mpox case in the country. The 32-year-old Tanzanian male patient traveled from a neighboring country last month and presented symptoms earlier this month. He is currently admitted to a health facility in the Central Province. “Given the patient’s extensive travel history and interaction at multiple points…
The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to combat the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and preventable childhood diseases, ensuring the overall well-being of its residents . This commitment was reiterated by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, at a media advocacy dialogue in Ikere…
As the world observes World Thrombosis Day on October 13, 2024, the Dean of the Faculty of Health Law and Humanities at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, LeRoy Edozien has issued a rallying call for increased awareness about the dangers of thrombosis. Speaking at an event in Asaba on Friday, he stressed the…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State has been selected to host the 2025 Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) National Conference. The announcement was made during a visit by NCS officials to the state government. Speaking on behalf of the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, his deputy assured the NCS delegation of the state…
