A Gynaecologist, Dr Samuel Egbebi, has cautioned young women against the abuse of pregnancy prevention drugs, warning that it could lead to serious health complications. Egbebi gave the warning in an interview with reporters in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday. He explained that while contraceptives are effective in preventing pregnancy, every method has potential side effects and should be used under proper medical guidance. According to him, hormonal contraceptives such as pills, implants, and injections may cause mood swings, weight gain, nausea, and irregular menstrual bleeding. Those containing estrogen carry a slightly increased risk of blood clots. Egbebi noted that long-acting contraceptive…
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Lagos consumers are increasingly turning to stockfish heads as scarcity continues to drive up prices of the popular soup ingredient across major markets in the state. Traders and consumers, who spoke with reporters on Sunday in Lagos, attributed the development to limited supply, rising demand, and distribution challenges. Stockfish, a key ingredient in many Nigerian soups — especially among Igbo households — is mainly imported from Iceland and Norway. Nigeria remains the world’s largest importer of Norwegian stockfish. Traders said the product has become scarce in recent months, leading to sharp price increases. A wholesale dealer at Oyingbo Foodstuff Market,…
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing flooding through sustained desilting of waterways, public sensitisation, and strategic erosion control projects. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Ademola Aderinto, stated this on Saturday in Ibadan while addressing the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction and the state’s rainy season preparedness. According to the commissioner, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast indicates that Oyo State will experience rainfall over a significant part of the year, though the total volume is expected to be slightly lower than in 2025. Aderinto noted that despite the lower cumulative rainfall, the state may…
The Farmers Supply Company Katsina (FASCOKT) and the Cotton Producers and Merchants Association of Nigeria (COPMAN) have launched a subsidised cotton seed distribution programme for 1,000 farmers in the state. The initiative, inaugurated on Saturday in Malumfashi, aims to make quality cotton seeds affordable and boost cotton production during the current farming season. Speaking at the event, the General Manager of FASCOKT, Mustapha Radda, said the company remains committed to providing quality agricultural inputs at affordable prices. He noted that the state government’s 50 per cent subsidy on the seeds is designed to encourage increased cotton production. Radda expressed confidence…
The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) has intensified community emergency transport planning across Kaduna State to improve access to skilled maternal healthcare and reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The initiative, implemented through the Faith and Cultural Champions (FCC) Project in partnership with the Ummulkhairi Foundation, seeks to address transportation barriers that often delay pregnant women from reaching emergency healthcare services. The programme brings together traditional leaders, transport operators, healthcare workers, and community volunteers to develop practical emergency transportation arrangements for pregnant women. Speaking during a sensitisation programme in Panbeguwa, Kubau Local Government Area on Saturday, the General…
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has adjourned until July 29 the hearing of a petition alleging professional misconduct against Mr Ikechukwu Ezechukwu, SAN, and two other lawyers. The adjournment followed the committee’s rejection of an application by Mr D. O. Okolo, counsel to Ezechukwu, seeking the dismissal of the petition because Mr Kingsley Aneubuna, who filed the petition, had indicated an intention to withdraw it. Okolo argued that Aneubuna had decided to withdraw the matter and was aware of the proceedings but failed to appear before the panel. Documents show that Aneubuna filed the petition against Ezechukwu, Smart Ukpanah and…
A group, Concerned NEPA/PHCN Pensioners, has accused the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) of deliberately withholding their pension arrears. The group made the allegation during an interview with reporters on Saturday in Lagos. Its Chairman, Mr Oladimeji Dunmoye, alleged that PTAD was colluding with some individuals to delay the payment of the arrears. Dunmoye said the Federal Government released funds for the payment in May 2026, yet many pensioners continue to face severe hardship, with some dying while awaiting their entitlements. “We have credible information that the Federal Government released the funds in May 2026, yet payment has not commenced.…
The Federal Government has recruited no fewer 37,000 health workers across its institutions since 2023, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health. The statement, signed by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, said the recruitment, alongside the training of 70,000 frontline workers, aims to improve service delivery. It added that the government has approved Nigeria’s National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to tackle the challenge of skilled health professionals leaving the country. According to Bako, the policy seeks to improve workforce planning, strengthen retention, and promote ethical recruitment. “These actions are supported by the…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday held its mid-year route walk for staff to enhance efficiency in emergency management operations. The exercise took place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja and was led by NEMA’s Director of Special Duties, Mrs Fatima Kasim, who represented the Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar. It brought together staff members for a fitness exercise aimed at promoting healthy living and strengthening physical readiness for emergency response duties. Speaking on behalf of the Director-General, Kasim emphasised that the core objective of the initiative was to ensure the workforce remains fit and capable of…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), tasking it with repositioning the institution to expand access to agricultural financing and strengthen the country’s food security agenda. Speaking at the inauguration on Friday in Abuja, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said the bank was established to deliver financing to farmers across the country. He noted that although the bank had for years lacked the resources needed to meet Nigeria’s agricultural financing demands, President Bola Tinubu had begun addressing the challenge. Kyari said the bank is digitising its operations…