The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, led by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has donated wheelchairs to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto. This donation is part of Bishop Kukah’s ongoing efforts to support the poor, the sick, and those who are often overlooked in society. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Anas Ahmad Sabir, accepted the donation and warmly welcomed the bishop and his team. He thanked the diocese for the generous and timely support. Prof. Sabir mentioned that UDUTH has also received help in the past from other notable Nigerians, like Gen. TY Danjuma and Aliko Dangote. He…
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At the 2025 International Youth Day Celebration in Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, speakers and stakeholders praised the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for preparing young people in the region for the future through its human capital development initiatives. They also stressed the importance of youths embracing technology, skills acquisition, and innovation as pathways to sustainable development and social progress. Welcoming participants, the Executive Director of Finance at NDDC, Mrs. Josephine Ejereye, explained that the Youth Day celebration was aimed at promoting cooperation through technology and partnerships. She encouraged young people to use the lessons…
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has appointed its first female Chief Medical Director (CMD), Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu. She promised to improve the hospital’s infrastructure and ensure better welfare for staff, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Professor Ize-Iyamu officially took over the position in a colorful ceremony attended by staff and students of UBTH in Benin City. She is not only the first female CMD of UBTH but also the first dentist and first orthodontist to hold the office. She said she is committed to excellence and to supporting Nigeria’s goal of providing affordable, reliable,…
Fresh concerns have followed the release of the 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report by a Lagos-based centre, which revealed that Nigeria’s paternity exclusion rate is now 25 per cent. This means one in every four men tested is not the biological father of the child in question. The report, published by Smart DNA during the week, also showed that firstborn children are most affected, with firstborn sons making up 64 per cent of negative results. The findings have sparked nationwide debate, with many men saying they would now test their children to confirm paternity and clear any doubts. A Lagos…
The Community for Sexual Abuse Prevention, Advocacy and Response (SPAR Community), in partnership with the Jaytee Fayemi Foundation, has organized a seminar on sexual abuse and a menstrual education programme for women and girls displaced by the Yelewata massacre in Benue State. The event took place on Saturday at the International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi. It reached over 1,500 women and girls, teaching them about sexual violence prevention, rights awareness, and menstrual health. The organizers explained that the programme is part of SPAR Community’s ongoing efforts to support vulnerable groups with sex education and practical knowledge that can help…
The Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has shut down 30 health facilities in the past year for operating illegally or failing to meet government standards. The disclosure was made on Friday during a sensitization town hall meeting organized by the agency at the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Secretariat. The meeting was held to educate residents about the agency’s role and the importance of visiting only accredited health facilities. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu, said the closures were part of efforts to rid Lagos of fake medical practitioners and unsafe health…
Mr. Opeyemi Elujulo, Founder of the Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network (YARN), has warned that large-scale industrial farming could bring serious health and environmental problems to Nigeria. Elujulo, who also serves as the Executive Director of YARN, gave the warning in an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja. He said the type of industrial farming being promoted in Nigeria was backed by JBS Foods International. The agroecology advocate stressed that Nigeria must carefully study JBS’s global record before agreeing to its investment proposals. According to reports, the Brazilian meat company, JBS, signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria…
The Ebonyi State Government has begun an investigation into the collapse of a mining pit at Ihietutu, in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Mr. Chidi Onyia, said this on Friday while speaking with reporters. He explained that the probe started after his office, federal mines officers, and security agencies carried out a fact-finding mission at the site on Wednesday. Two people died and three others were injured when the pit collapsed last Friday. Some reports blamed the company in charge, Greenfield Metals Ltd., for negligence. But Onyia said early findings suggested it was a…
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Said Alkali, has said that the newly approved National Land Transport Policy will help improve regulations in the road sector to make transportation safer. He made this known while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday. The new policy is designed to build an efficient, safe, and sustainable land transport system that works well across the country. Alkali explained that the policy will rely on private sector investment and modern technology, including the use of cleaner energy. He also noted that this is the first policy of its kind in Nigeria. According to him, transportation…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday warned Nigerians about fake Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachets being sold in the country. NAFDAC said on its website that Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, the company that makes and owns the rights to Cowbell milk, reported the presence of a product that looks almost the same as the original Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet. The fake milk was found to be using the Cowbell brand name, packaging design, NAFDAC registration number, and trademark without permission. Promasidor confirmed that the counterfeit product is not made or distributed by them.…