Urologists have called for greater awareness of Interstitial Cystitis (IC), also known as Painful Bladder Syndrome, saying early diagnosis can help patients manage symptoms effectively and significantly improve their quality of life. Dr Ibrahim Musa, Consultant Urologist at General Hospital, Suleja, told reporters on Sunday in Abuja. He said many patients with the condition were repeatedly treated for urinary tract infections despite laboratory tests showing no evidence of infection. According to Musa, Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic bladder disorder characterised by persistent pelvic pain, urinary urgency and frequent urination without any bacterial infection being detected through standard medical tests. “Early…
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The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Oluyole Branch, Mr Saheed Busari, has stressed the need for urgent investment in engineering skills development to drive innovation and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth. He stated this at the 2026 NSE dinner and induction ceremony for new branch members on Saturday in Ibadan. The event formed part of activities for the 2026 Engineering Week, which included an industrial visit, public lecture, outreach, career talk and other programmes. Speaking on the theme “Building the Future: Engineering Innovation and Skills for Economic Growth”, Busari said the country’s industrial and infrastructural ambitions would remain…
Mr Nathaniel Daspan, Benue Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has appealed for increased agricultural inputs, saying the state’s current allocation is inadequate to meet farmers’ growing needs. Daspan told reporters on Saturday in Makurdi that the office monitors agricultural activities and coordinates the distribution of Federal Government-supplied agricultural inputs across Benue. He explained that the ministry procures farm inputs, including fertilisers, improved seeds, herbicides and insecticides, and distributes them to states for allocation to farmers in line with approved guidelines. According to him, the Benue office ensures that the inputs are distributed transparently, with priority…
Some motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged a review of the proposed 2,000 per cent increase in traffic fines, warning that the jump from N5,000 to N100,000 is excessive. The motorists, however, expressed support for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Amendment Bill, saying stronger laws are necessary to improve discipline and safety on Nigerian roads. They shared their views in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Abuja while reacting to the FRSC Amendment Bill recently passed by the Senate. Both private and commercial drivers who spoke to reporters said the bill could promote compliance with…
Mrs Adaku Mbama, pioneer chairperson and chairperson emerita of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Badagry Branch, says consent remains central to lawful sexual relations. Speaking with reporters in Lagos on Sunday, Mbama said Nigerian laws criminalise sex without consent, prescribe penalties ranging from four years to life imprisonment, and recognise spousal rape under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP Act). She urged faster prosecutions, stronger victim support, greater public awareness and respect for boundaries to strengthen justice and deter sexual offences. Under the Criminal Code, Penal Code and the VAPP Act, she said, consent must be voluntary,…
The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is shaping the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs by promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship among schoolchildren. The acting Executive Chairman, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, said this at the 16th edition of the FCT-UBEB annual Junior Engineers, Technologists and Scientists (JETS) and Entrepreneurship competition on Saturday in Abuja. Represented by the Director of Physical Planning and Project Monitoring, Mr Mansur Sule, the chairman noted that “age is no barrier to innovation.” She said the event, themed “Popularising Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Entrepreneurship Education,” showcased the creative…
The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, District 9127, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the well-being of Nigerians by improving primary healthcare services across the country. Mrs Folashade Samuels, Assistant Governor of the Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, District 9127, made the call on Saturday during a free medical outreach organised at Piwoyi Community, Airport Road, Abuja, in collaboration with Silver Cross Hospital and Foundation. Samuels expressed concern over the condition of the Piwoyi Primary Health Care (PHC) Centre, saying that despite renovations carried out by the Rotary Club, more government intervention was needed. She said the facility required…
The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has provided free eye screening, surgeries and other healthcare services to thousands of residents in Edo State. The medical outreach was conducted in partnership with the Edo Specialist Hospital (ESH) under the “Eye Can See” initiative of the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture. The three-day programme, held at the Edo Specialist Hospital in Benin, featured free eye screening, cataract and other eye surgeries, distribution of prescription glasses, basic health checks and dental care services. While the joint venture supplied medical consumables, the hospital provided personnel and facilities for the outreach,…
Residents of the Alimosho area of Lagos State on Saturday expressed frustration over months of uncollected refuse, saying the situation was undermining the objectives of the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with reporters across Akiwowo, Apatira and Alaguntan areas, said they remained committed to keeping their surroundings clean but urged the authorities to ensure prompt evacuation of waste. It was reported that Lagos State resumed its monthly environmental sanitation exercise on April 25, 2026, after a nearly 10-year break. The exercise holds from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of…
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project in Delta State says it is targeting no fewer than 10,805 beneficiaries in the Additional Financing (AF) phase in the state. The LIFE-ND project is sponsored by the Federal Government, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Delta State Government. The State Project Coordinator, Mr Collins Ashoro, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Asaba after visiting the newly profiled incubatees/beneficiaries’ outlets in some local government areas of the state. Ashoro, represented by Mr Damian Omare, LIFE-ND Knowledge Management and Community Communication…