The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Jigawa Command, has vowed to investigate a suspected trafficking case involving six persons handed over by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in the state. The Agency’s Commander, Mr Abdulkadir Turajo, gave this assurance on Monday in Dutse while receiving the victims. Turajo said the agency received the six victims from NIS personnel at the Babura Plantation Border Patrol Base in Babura Local Government Area of the state. He explained that the suspects comprised two males and four females, aged between 32 and 36. The commander added that the agency…
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The Kaduna government has recruited 1,800 health personnel to enhance quality healthcare service delivery in the state. Prof. Bello Yusuf-Jamo, Executive Secretary, State Primary Healthcare Board, said this during the presentation of the probationary appointment letters to the recruited health personnel, on Monday in Kaduna. He said the appointment letters were issued after the completion of rigorous oral and written examinations as well as screening exercises to ensure transparency and merit in the recruitment process. Yusuf-Jamo said list of successful candidates has been displayed at the board headquarters to enable the beneficiaries to verify their names and collect their offer…
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art 160-slice CT scan machine donated by the Japanese government to enhance its diagnostic capabilities. Speaking at the ceremony in Benin, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, described the equipment as a significant step toward faster, more accurate, and life-saving diagnoses. She said the advanced CT scanner would reduce patient waiting times and improve early detection of cancers and other complex medical conditions. “The commissioning of this machine reflects a deliberate shift toward earlier diagnosis, improved clinical decision-making, and better patient outcomes,” Ize-Iyamu said. She added that the…
A materials engineering expert and researcher, Dr Kazeem Abubakar, has said the vast potential of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria can be fully harnessed with adequate policy support and the provision of required infrastructure by the government. Abubakar, who is also the Assistant Director of Research at the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), made this known in an interview with reporters on Monday in Abuja. He said that with sustained infrastructure development and public engagement, CNG could significantly reduce transportation costs and emissions, while contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to him,…
The Healing Heart Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has trained and empowered widows to identify hidden skills and talents, urging them to use the acquired capacities to attain financial independence. The President and Founder of the Foundation, Mrs Sophy Mbanisi, disclosed this at a programme titled “Widows Mega Feast: God of Abundance”, organized by the foundation on Monday in Lagos to celebrate widows. Mbanisi expressed concern over situations where widows resort to begging or are constantly dependent on assistance, rather than being financially self-reliant and able to cater for themselves and their families. She explained that, in a bid to…
A researcher, Dr Kolawole Aremu, has called for urgent public health action to curb the rapidly increasing spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria in Nigeria. Aremu, a Research Associate at the Trans-Saharan Diseases Research Centre, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), made the call in an interview with reporters in Abuja. He said the appeal followed a study conducted by his team on the prevalence of typhoid fever and factors driving multidrug resistance in Niger State. According to him, Niger State was selected as a case study because of longstanding challenges related to poor sanitation and limited access to healthcare. Aremu, who is…
A UK-based Nigerian physician, Dr Tokunbo Fasuyi, has said that prioritizing trust, transparency and accountability could significantly improve patient care and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. Fasuyi, the Founder of Aegis Private Health Consultancy, made this known in an interview with reporters on Monday. He stressed that trust was central to the doctor–patient relationship, noting that poor communication often left patients frustrated and confused. Recalling his medical training in the United Kingdom, Fasuyi said he learned the importance of explaining complex medical issues in simple terms. “You must be able to communicate with a five-year-old and ensure they understand what you…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River State Branch, has commended the state government for arresting and prosecuting 10 unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners, describing the action as necessary for public safety. The association made the commendation in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Chairman, Dr Ezoke Epoke. Epoke praised the administration of Gov. Bassey Otu for taking decisive steps to curb unsafe medical practices in the state. He recalled that the association had earlier petitioned the government over the activities of unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners who were operating openly at a trade fair in Calabar Municipality. According…
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF) and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen mental healthcare access to Nigerians. The MoU was signed on Monday in Enugu by both foundations under their joint “Total Care Mind and Body Initiative.” Speaking after the signing, the Founder and Executive Director of CALMHAF, Rev. Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, said that the agreement builds on the courtesy visit paid by the UNTH Foundation team earlier. Nwachukwu said that “Total Care Mind and Body Initiative”, which the MoU is based on, would focus on holistic…
Prof. Martins Emeje, Director-General of the Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA), has been appointed as a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (STAG-TM).He was appointed alongside 19 other experts from different parts of the world Emeje was also appointed a Co-Chair by the group members at the just concluded WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held between Dec. 17 and Dec. 19 in New Delhi, India. The establishment of the group represented a significant step in implementing the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034. Emeje, speaking with the News…