A study by researchers at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, has found that marital status does not significantly influence the risk of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection or cervical dysplasia among Nigerian women. Mr. Odeh Agabi, a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist, disclosed the findings to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja, highlighting their implications for cervical cancer screening practices and national health policy. The study, titled “Predictive Roles of Marital Status in Human Papillomavirus Infection and Cervical Dysplasia,” involved 75 women aged 18 and above who were screened using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA), Pap smear, and HPV testing. Agabi said…
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Reproductive organs are the biological structures that distinguish women from men and play vital roles in reproduction, pregnancy and childbirth. These organs include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina. However, one of the most significant reproductive health challenges affecting women globally—particularly those of African descent—is uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus, mostly during a woman’s childbearing years. Although they are rarely life-threatening, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified fibroids as a major public health concern for women of reproductive age. According to WHO, fibroids are benign tumours…
A Professor of Sociology, Samuel Oluranti, has decried the growing impact of alcohol misuse on children and youths in Nigeria, calling for urgent action to reverse the trend. Oluranti, a professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lagos State University (LASU), made the call in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. He lamented that the proliferation of high-alcohol-content beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles had made such products easily accessible, affordable and easy to conceal, thereby encouraging widespread misuse and addiction among minors. According to him, the products also promote drug abuse due to their…
A pharmacy undergraduate, Miss Tiamiyu Omotayo, has shared her experiences on the mental, emotional and academic pressures associated with studying pharmacy. Omotayo, a student of Lead City University, Ibadan, spoke in an interview on the challenges of balancing academic expectations, personal wellbeing and career aspirations in pharmacy school. She called for greater understanding and support for students in demanding health science programmes. According to Omotayo, her journey has been shaped by both inspiring academic experiences and moments of self-doubt, particularly around academic validation and performance. She said practical exposure through internships helped her cope with the rigours of pharmacy education…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, describing the claims as false, misleading, and deliberately calculated to misinform the public. In a statement issued on Monday, the refinery clarified that its operations remain stable and uninterrupted, with sufficient capacity to meet domestic fuel demand. It stated that the facility continues to produce between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, depending solely on market demand. According to the refinery, it produced 50 million litres of PMS on January 4 and evacuated 48 million litres…
The Ondo State Contributory Health Insurance Commission plans to enroll at least 1,000 retirees as part of efforts to expand access to affordable healthcare services across the state, the Director-General, Dr Abiodun Oyeneyin, has said. Oyeneyin disclosed this while speaking with reporters on Tuesday in Akure. He said the initiative followed the recent commencement of informal sector participation in the state health insurance scheme by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. According to him, the commission has partnered with Stanbic IBTC and the Ondo State Government to enroll an additional 1,000 retirees, while also engaging the National Union of Pensioners to ensure wider…
The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating examination malpractices from 2026 and beyond. The measures are designed to address malpractice in examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Monday by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. According to Boriowo, the initiative forms part of ongoing reforms to strengthen credibility, transparency, and public confidence in Nigeria’s assessment system. She quoted the Minister of Education, Dr…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI), on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Nurse Chinemerem Chukwumeziem of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. In a statement issued to reporters, the National Secretary of the association, Mr Enya Osinachi, condemned the murder and called for urgent action to protect nurses amid rising insecurity across the country. Osinachi said the nurse had completed her afternoon shift, attended diligently to patients and boarded public transportation home, but never arrived at her destination, falling victim to a violent criminal attack just days into the…
The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) says its key strategic priority for 2026 is to position the profession to respond effectively to rapid technological change and national development needs. The National President of NATE, Mr Dominic Udoatan, disclosed this in his New Year address on Tuesday. Udoatan said the association would prioritize professional development, stronger industry collaboration and sustainable engineering innovation. “Our focus in 2026 is to strengthen the competence, relevance and visibility of engineering technologists in Nigeria,” he said. According to him, NATE will intensify capacity-building through certification programmes, mentorship initiatives and specialized training to enhance members’…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent 21 nominees to the Senate for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission boards. The disclosure was conveyed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on January 5, 2026. The nominees include both executive and non-executive members, with Senator Magnus Abe nominated as chair of the NUPRC board and Adegbite Ebiowei Adeniji as chair of the NMDPRA board. The Presidency emphasized that the 21 nominations are key to strengthening Nigeria’s oil and gas sector regulation. The statement highlighted that the…