Engineer Michael Abayomi Adeyanju’s unwavering determination to make Ondo North Senatorial District the best place to live is more than a vision, it is a movement we all must join for the sake of our children’s future. Time and again, Engineer Adeyanju has openly commended the quality leadership of Governor Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, especially in the area of education. The Governor’s outstanding reforms have repositioned the state’s primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions for greater excellence through the recruitment of qualified teachers, the construction and renovation of classrooms, the prompt payment of salaries and allowances, and the introduction of sound educational policies…
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The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project on Monday trained 100 journalists to strengthen the coverage of climate change and environmental issues in Gombe State. The one-day capacity-building workshop, organized in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), aimed to raise awareness on land restoration and sustainable landscape management. ACReSAL is a World Bank–financed initiative designed to address land degradation and climate change challenges across 19 northern states in Nigeria. Dr. Sani Jauro, the Gombe State Coordinator of ACReSAL, described journalists as critical stakeholders in the campaign to reclaim degraded lands and promote sustainable environmental management. He said…
Dr. Zainab Mudasiru, Co-founder and Clinical Lead of Babies Matter Medical Centre (BMMC), has stressed the importance of timely intervention and specialized neonatal care in improving survival rates among premature babies. Mudasiru stated this in an interview with journalists on Monday in Lagos, noting that early specialist involvement and collaboration among healthcare providers remain critical to saving newborns delivered before 37 weeks of gestation. She explained that the first 60 minutes after birth, known as the “golden hour,” often determines whether a premature baby survives or not. “For the best outcomes, especially for extremely premature babies, the neonatal team should…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara Chapter, has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should serve as a complement to human expertise in healthcare and not as a replacement. Prof. Abdulrahman Afolabi, Chairman of NMA-Kwara, stated this on Monday in Ilorin during a press conference marking the 2025 Physicians’ Week. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Healthcare as a Value Chain: Building Efficiency from Policy to Patient,” with a sub-theme titled “AI, Ethics and the Physician’s Role in Modern Healthcare.” Afolabi, represented by the Acting Chairman, Dr. Ayinde Musa, said no algorithm could replicate the compassion, moral reasoning, and trust…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has inaugurated the Sir Kensington Adebutu Medical Research Centre at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), aimed at improving health outcomes in Nigeria and beyond. Speaking at the inauguration on Monday in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu described the project as “an intellectual investment” and a true act of philanthropy that promotes human capital development. He said the centre would serve as a global hub for medical and scientific research, benefiting not only the university but the entire country. The governor commended Sir Kensington Adebutu, the donor, for his generosity, urging other well-meaning Nigerians to…
Consultants at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, have embarked on a 21-day warning strike over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The Chairman of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), COOUTH chapter, Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, announced this at a news conference on Monday in Awka. He said the association was demanding that the CONMESS recently granted to resident doctors be extended to consultants in the hospital. Nwachukwu warned that failure to implement the salary adjustment within the stipulated period would lead to an indefinite strike by members. He explained that…
Prof. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Executive Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme, says preparedness for health emergencies must be treated as a culture, not a project. Ihekweazu stated this virtually on Monday in Abuja, in his goodwill message during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, held in honor of the late Adadevoh’s extraordinary legacy. He said DRASA was founded in memory of the late Adadevoh’s courageous service, adding that the Trust had evolved into a living institution that continues to defend Nigeria’s health security every single day. “We all remember the…
Children in Samaru and other communities in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State have received hygiene kits and learning materials from Save the Children International (SCI). The initiative, implemented under SCI’s Reaching Out-of-School Children Project, aims to promote menstrual hygiene management and reduce absenteeism among schoolgirls. Speaking with journalists in Zaria on Monday, the Social Mobilization Officer of SCI in Sabon Gari LGA, Mr. Armaya’u Ahmed, said each beneficiary received notebooks, school bags, and other educational materials. He added that adolescent girls also received hygiene kits containing disposable and reusable sanitary pads, pants, a rope, a five-liter plastic…
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated two Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) oxygen plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran. The PSA oxygen plants were donated by the Global Fund to support the state’s healthcare system. Speaking at the inauguration, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, described the facilities as significant milestones in Kwara’s healthcare journey. Represented by the Assistant Director of Medical Laboratory Services, Toyin Raji, the commissioner said the plants would serve as regional hubs for the production of medical-grade oxygen. She explained that the facilities would ensure a steady and affordable…
The MTN Foundation has continued to drive growth in Nigeria’s creative industry through investments in comedy and other entertainment sectors. The foundation, which brought together top entertainers at the Night of a Thousand Laughs in Abuja, said it had, over the years, funded museums, drama productions, comedy shows, and broader artists’ development programmes. Speaking at the event, the Senior Manager, Sales and Trade Development for MTN Abuja, Mr. Fasa Obazenu, said the company had helped performers sharpen their craft, reach wider audiences, and turn their passion into sustainable careers. Obazenu noted that beyond telecommunications, MTN had made talent scouting a…