A medical practitioner, Dr Bala Chigero, has advised people of all ages to engage in regular physical activity, describing exercise as essential for maintaining the proper functioning of the body’s systems. Chigero made this known on Tuesday during an interview with reporters in Bauchi, noting that regular exercise helps regulate heart function, improves breathing, strengthens muscles, maintains muscle tone and supports the healthy functioning of vital organs. He said people living with diabetes should be particularly committed to routine physical activity, as exercise improves insulin utilization, helps regulate blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of long-term complications. The medical…
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The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, has confirmed two cases of Lassa fever in the state, with two fatalities recorded. Baamlong disclosed this on Tuesday in Jos, saying the cases were reported in the Unguwan Gar and Kwalla communities of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area. He said the patients are currently receiving treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi State, while 69 persons identified as contacts are being monitored in line with national and international public health protocols. According to the commissioner, the Plateau State Ministry of Health has activated an Incident…
The Vice-Chancellor of the Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS), Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, has advised the Sokoto Jamaatul MuslimIn Foundation not to entertain the concept of “it is not possible” in its efforts to establish a university. He advised the leadership of the Foundation’s courtesy visit to NWUS on Tuesday. Prof. Bunza also advised the Foundation to establish a technical committee guided by the regulatory framework of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and best practices in higher education governance, particularly for a private university. According to him, “the committee’s work will include preparing and validating required documents such as the letter…
The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Tuesday disclosed the state government’s plan to vaccinate 2.9 million children aged nine months to 14 years against Measles and Rubella (MR). Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement held at the board’s conference room in the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Dr Ogunsola explained that the campaign, which will run from January 20 to 29, 2026, aims to significantly reduce the high number of measles cases recorded in the state last year. Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral disease that presents similarly to measles…
The Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman of the North West Agricultural Commodities Association (NOWACAS), Shuaibu Idris Mikati, on Tuesday warned that Nigerian farmers are facing an unprecedented crisis as soaring input costs collide with collapsing farm-gate prices, pushing many to the brink of ruin. Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna, Mikati argued that while food prices appear high in naira terms abinitio, a proper economic analysis showed that the situation was more complex when viewed against foreign exchange realities. “Before the Buhari administration, a bag of rice sold for between N15,000 and N17,000. During his tenure, despite increased local…
The Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, said the command generated N1.57 trillion in 2025, surpassing its N1.52 trillion revenue target. Onyeka disclosed this during a media parley at the Tincan Island Customs Command headquarters in Lagos on Tuesday. He said the command recorded an extra N51.8 billion above its 2025 target, noting that revenue collection remained ongoing until Dec. 31. Onyeka described the achievement as historic, attributing it to discipline, professionalism and deliberate policy decisions rather than chance. “The command was given a revenue target of N1.524 trillion for 2025 and exceeded it through enhanced validation,…
The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) on Tuesday commenced distribution of 2025/2026 inputs to 260 dry season rice farmers in Taraba. Prof. Nicholas Namessan, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, who flagged off the programme, said the Taraba Government was committed to supporting VCDP for enhanced food production, processing and marketing. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Sarah Ali, Namessan commended the Federation Government and IFAD for the programme, saying VCDP has done so much over the years to improve the living standard of rural farmers in…
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), has called for collective action to address challenges facing larger population of migrants. Zamfara Coordinator of the Commission, Mr Salisu Zakari, reiterated the call during a WALK to mark the 2025 International Migrants Day on Tuesday, in Gusau, Zamfara. Zakari said the day was celebrated through a collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). He described the day as a vital global platform for promoting understanding, solidarity, and collective action on migration. The coordinator said that the walk aimed at promoting awareness, unity, and shared responsibility on migration…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says more than 77 per cent of the confirmed measles cases recorded in the country in 2025 involved children who had not received any dose of the measles vaccine. The NCDC disclosed this in its Measles Situation Report for November 2025 on Tuesday, noting that of the 19,213 confirmed cases reported between January and November, about 14,801 were among “zero-dose” children. According to the report, children aged 9 to 59 months accounted for nearly half (48.9 per cent) of all confirmed cases, underscoring persistent gaps in routine immunisation coverage. The agency…
The Arch Bridge Care Foundation, a Christian Non-Governmental Organisation, has empowered 234 widows in Ribah community, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the empowerment outreach, which featured the distribution of food items and words of encouragement, was held on Tuesday in Ribah. Speaking at the event, the Kebbi Coordinator of the foundation, Mr Markus Mathew-Danwayo, said the initiative was designed to uplift widows and give them renewed hope in the face of life’s challenges. According to him, the programme aims to promote self-worth, unity and peaceful coexistence among residents of the community…