The Enugu State Police Command has dispelled rumors of organ harvesting at a hotel in the state, clarifying that the incident was actually a case of extortion and fraud. A viral video, had on Sunday surfaced on X Space showing two women allegedly rescued from a hotel room where they were tied up and threatened…
In the heart of Zamfara State, Nigeria, a silent crisis is unfolding, hidden from the world’s gaze but devastating in its impact. Here, amidst the arid landscapes and dusty villages, the spectre of malnutrition looms large, threatening the lives of innocent children like 9-month-old Khadija whose future hangs in the balance due to lack of…
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have announced their intention to hold a nationwide protest in response to the withholding of four months’ salaries and other unresolved issues affecting their members in universities and inter-university centers. In a joint circular released by NASU’s…
In a recent discussion hosted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Prof. Rosemary Ogu, the National President of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, issued a stark warning to expectant mothers about the dangers of using illicit drugs during pregnancy. Prof. Ogu emphasised that such actions can have severe consequences on the health…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs have been hit by a new shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, with marketers attributing the scarcity to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria…
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has initiated the construction of seven state offices to support the National Examinations Council (NECO). These new state offices will be established in Abia, Jigawa, Lagos, Rivers, Sokoto, and Taraba States. Speaking at the ceremony on Friday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Sununu emphasized the significance…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed concern over the decline in the quality of Ceremonies and Special Lectures in Nigerian universities. Executive Secretary, NUC, Mr Chris Maiyaki disclosed this during a retreat for governing council members in Abuja. He noted that these traditional occasions have lost their previous prestige due to the adoption of…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has expressed concerns over the high cost of treatment and clinical management for Lassa fever cases, attributing it to poor health-seeking behavior and late presentation of cases. In its latest report, the NCDC confirmed two new cases of Lassa fever in Edo State, with no fatalities reported in…
Benue State has reported sixteen suspected cases of cholera, with four deaths recorded. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Henry Ijabo, who revealed the situation on Thursday highlighted that the cases were noticed in Agatu, Otukpo, and Ado local government areas. Dr. Ijabo explained, “The death in suspected cases is four, mind you, it’s suspected cases. We…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and stakeholders have reached an agreement on a new medicine and services pricing structure during a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja. In a statement on Wednesday, the acting Director of Media and Public Relations at NHIA, Emmanuel Ononokpono, announced the decision, which includes a 60% increase in capitation and a…
