American multinational technology company, Meta, which owns and operates major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has removed more than half a million social media accounts belonging to underage children in compliance with Australia’s new social media law that restricts users under 16 from operating some social media apps. The law came into effect on December 10, 2025, and requires big tech platforms, including Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, to restrict accounts for those under 16. Meta said that between December 4 and 11, it deactivated 544,052 accounts that were believed to be held by users aged under 16.…
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Adamawa Government has reaffirmed commitment to supporting national health sector reforms toward providing an enabling environment for young professionals to contribute meaningfully to evidence-based decision-making and sustainable health outcomes. Zirra Bubanani, Permanent Secretary, Adamawa Ministry of Health and Human Services, stated this at the three-day Physical Interview for National Health Fellowship Program Cohort 2.0 in Yola on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is in collaboration with the National SWAp Coordination Office, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW), and development partners. Bubanani said that the National Health Fellowship Programme aligned with the…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed N161.97 billion to 864,798 students nationwide since the inauguration of its student loan portal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NELFUND student loan portal was inaugurated as part of efforts to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, while briefing journalists on the progress, impact and challenges of the scheme. Sawyerr who described NELFUND as a product of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, said it was established to ensure that no Nigerian…
At least nine newborns have died since New Year in a maternity ward in the Siberian city of Novokuznetsk, according to official figures reported by state news agency, TASS. The health authority of the Kemerovo region was quoted by TASS on Tuesday as recording nine dead infants. In Moscow, the Health Committee of the Duma lower house and the chairperson of the Federation Council or upper house of parliament, Valentina Matviyenko, have demanded clarifications. The State Investigative Committee for the region has opened a case into alleged negligence by medical staff. News agency Ria Novosti reported that Maternity Ward Number…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed concern over the high rate of drug abuse among youths in the country. The agency said drug abuse among young people had become a source of serious concern in Nigeria. The Deputy Commander of NDLEA in Osun, Mrs Oluwatoyin Adegoke, stated this on Tuesday while delivering a lecture at a two-day orientation for new students at the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila-Orangun, Osun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was themed “Healthy Living on Campus: Avoiding Drug Abuse and Its Long-Term Consequences”. Adegoke said many…
Healthcare experts and clinicians have renewed calls for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s health sector following the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, son of author Chimamanda Adichie, at a hospital in Lagos. The incident has reignited a national debate on patient safety, accountability and the absence of effective oversight in healthcare delivery across the country. The experts, who spoke with reporters on Tuesday in Abuja, said the tragedy underscored the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to prevent avoidable deaths and restore public confidence in the health system. They noted that the growing convergence of views among healthcare professionals, legal experts and policy…
A don, Dr Esther Babatunde, says waste cooking oil generated by restaurants and households across Nigeria can be converted into high-quality biodiesel capable of powering generators, trucks and industrial equipment. Babatunde, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. Speaking on her research into renewable energy and waste valorisation, she said biodiesel produced from waste cooking oil could significantly reduce energy costs, environmental pollution and Nigeria’s dependence on fuel imports. Waste valorisation refers to the process of converting waste materials into useful products…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed concern over the rising rate of drug abuse among youths in the country. The agency said substance abuse among young people had become a major public health and social challenge in Nigeria. The Deputy Commander of the NDLEA in Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Adegoke, stated this on Tuesday while delivering a lecture at a two-day orientation programme for newly admitted students of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila-Orangun, Osun State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was themed “Healthy Living on Campus: Avoiding Drug Abuse…
An endocrinologist based in Bauchi, Dr Ayuba Mugana, has warned that smokers and individuals with cholesterol-related health conditions are at higher risk of developing diabetes. Mugana disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Bauchi. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body converts food into energy. It occurs when blood sugar (glucose) levels become abnormally high, leading to various health complications. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger and unintended weight loss. The endocrinologist explained that smoking disrupts insulin function and causes inflammation in the body. “Insulin is a crucial hormone that regulates…
The National President of the Association of Trauma Healing Facilitators (ASTHEF), Mr Samuel Pender, has advised individuals experiencing trauma or emotional distress to speak out and seek help early. Pender gave the advice on Tuesday in Lagos while speaking with reporters, stressing that timely intervention was crucial to preventing depression and other mental health challenges. He said that while it was natural for people to feel pain when faced with unpleasant situations, the ability to rise above such challenges was essential for emotional wellbeing. According to him, the inability of some individuals to forgive themselves or others after being offended…