Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its ongoing strike action and directed its members to resume work on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. According to a communique signed by the National Vice President and other members of the association’s leadership on Tuesday, the decision to end the strike came…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Police Command has reiterated the ban on all forms of Durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, citing security threats and intelligence reports of plots to disrupt public peace. In a statement on Tuesday, the Command, alongside other security agencies, congratulated Muslims in the state, urging peaceful celebration…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has advised residents to ensure animals meant for sacrifice during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival are healthy and certified fit for consumption. The warning, issued through the state Ministry of Health, aims to safeguard public health and prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. A statement on Tuesday by…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The death toll from the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, has risen to 200, with more than 1,000 people still missing, according to Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba. Garba disclosed the figures while receiving former presidential candidate Peter Obi at the Government House in Minna on Tuesday. Obi visited…
In bustling markets across Nigeria, the shelves are lined with perfumes, deodorants, and body sprays, their enticing scents a staple in daily grooming routines across the country’s warm climate. Yet, beneath their alluring fragrances, a growing concern looms: harmful chemicals that may pose serious health risks, including cancer. As Nigerians increasingly rely on these products,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a determined effort to eradicate polio across Nigeria, the Kwara State Government, in partnership with the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, has mobilized traditional leaders to champion the vaccination campaign within their communities. At a workshop in Ilorin on Monday, the Emir of Shonga, Dr. Haliru Yahaya, who chairs…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a landmark decision underscoring his administration’s healthcare priorities, Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Hon. Fuad Atanda-Lawal, has approved a second salary increase for local government doctors, raising their monthly earnings to N800,000, effective June 2025. According to a statement released by the council on Monday, the decision reflects both an appreciation…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a renewed effort to boost personal hygiene and improve nutrition among its citizens, the Delta State Committee on Food and Nutrition, in collaboration with the State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), has launched an extensive sensitisation campaign across 20 communities and schools in Ethiope East, Burutu, and Ukwuani…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH) in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has embarked on an ambitious vaccine research and development project aimed at transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. Announced during a two-day retreat in Abuja, the initiative is designed to foster innovation, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance capacity in vaccine science. Speaking at the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a major step toward combating infant mortality caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its first official guidance recommending the global use of two immunisation tools: the maternal vaccine RSVpreF and the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab. The new WHO position paper, released on 30 May…
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