The Emir of Minna, His Royal Highness Faruq Bahago, has promised to support the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the fight against deadly diseases affecting parts of Niger State. The Emir gave this assurance when UNICEF officials visited his palace. He said the Emirate Council would do everything possible to help UNICEF succeed in its health campaigns. He encouraged UNICEF to continue its work and promised that the Emirate would provide full support in all four areas of intervention. “We have the people, and we must work for their interest. I will support your efforts and help in every…
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A biochemist and biotechnological innovator, Professor Dickson Musa Achimugu has advocated the integration of AI-driven crop innovation into plant biochemistry and breeding, to revolutionize Nigerian agriculture. He made the advocacy in his paper presentation titled “A New Era of Crop Design” delivered at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Plant Breeders Association of Nigeria (PBAN), hosted by the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Musa envisions a future where AI decodes and enhances the genetic and biochemical makeup of staple crops such as cassava, yam, millet, and cowpea. According to him, unlike the traditional breeding methods that can take years of…
Akinloye Oyeniyi, a public affairs analyst based in Abuja, has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, for improving security in the capital city. Oyeniyi, who also works as a legislative consultant, gave this praise in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He was reacting to the ongoing removal of shanties and criminal hideouts in the city. This praise comes as the minister responds to growing worries about safety in Abuja. People now need safer places to live, work, and visit. According to Oyeniyi, the minister is not only working on improving Abuja’s infrastructure but…
The City Sanitation team in Abuja has removed illegal buildings and shacks known as “Cashew Garden” in Apo, Zone E27. Mr. Mukhtar Galadima, who leads the Development Control Department, said during the operation that they are clearing these areas to get rid of criminals and troublemakers. He reminded reporters that similar clean-up actions had already taken place in Wuse Zone 3 and UTC, following instructions from the FCT Security Committee. He explained that this time, they were working in Apo to remove illegal structures and people causing security problems for residents.The head of the Cashew Garden area, Mr. Steven Obiozo,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stirring call to Nigerian youths, urging them to transform their patriotism into tangible contributions for national progress. Honorable Jackie Waayas, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary (Conventional Media), delivered this message in a statement released on International Youth Day 2025—August 12—describing young people as the “heartbeat of the nation. Waayas praised the ingenuity, resilience, and bravery of Nigerian youth, emphasizing that genuine patriotism isn’t merely emotional—it must be demonstrated through service, accountability, standing for justice, and choosing unity over division. She underscored that the nation’s future will not be handed to anyone;…
Health experts have warned that men who urinate often—especially at night—and those with constant lower back pain might be showing early signs of prostate cancer. This type of cancer can be very serious and is often not noticed until it becomes advanced. Doctors are worried that many men ignore these warning signs. They say not treating these symptoms early could lead to dangerous outcomes. A health website called Cleveland says prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland, which is part of a man’s reproductive system. It also says prostate cancer is common and can be dangerous if it spreads to…
Mental health experts are worried about the increasing number of Nigerian health workers using drugs. They warn that this could seriously affect the quality of healthcare services in the country. Psychiatrists say that doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others who work closely with medications are now abusing them. This is mostly because they have easy access to drugs and are under a lot of stress from work. Experts believe that the drug use is not just from stress or burnout but also because many health workers use unhealthy ways to cope. Speaking to reporters, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Sunday Amosu explained that…
Dr. Osahon Enabulele, a former head of the World Medical Association, has asked the Nigerian government to stop treating doctors like regular civil servants. He said this mistake is making many doctors leave the country. Dr. Enabulele, who also led the Nigerian and Commonwealth Medical Associations, said the government doesn’t understand the special challenges that healthcare workers face. As a result, many feel abandoned, discouraged, and less loyal to the country. At the 2025 National Health Summit, hosted online by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, he said the way doctors are judged under the civil service system is unfair.…
To fight the growing problem of child malnutrition, the Nigerian Exchange Group, together with the Health Emergency Initiative and Lagos State Government, started Project B.L.O.O.M. (Bringing Life to Our Overlooked Minors). The project began at Aiyetoro Health Centre in Yaba. It aims to reduce malnutrition among children under five years old. The first phase focused on helping 350 children in six areas, including Lagos Mainland, Yaba, Apapa, and Lagos Island. At the event, Dr. Oludolapo Sotunde, the Director of Medical Services for Lagos State Health District, said the project is more than just giving food. It also teaches, checks progress,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has condemned the arrest of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as part of a wider campaign of political repression by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal, the party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government of using state institutions to target political opponents and suppress dissent. ALSO READ Alleged ₦189bn fraudulent withdrawals: EFCC grills former Sokoto governor Tambuwal Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023 and currently serves as…