The Association of Advocates Against Alcohol Harm in Nigeria (ASAAHN) has intensified its campaign for stronger measures to prevent the harmful effects of alcohol consumption, calling for the urgent prioritisation of harm prevention and public health advocacy. The National Chairman of ASAAHN, Mr. Nwokocha Chijioke, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the organisation is set to sensitise Nigerians on the dangers of alcohol consumption to mental health through a national conference scheduled for November 14. The conference, themed “Strengthening Alcohol Policy Advocacy and Harm Prevention & Reduction for a Healthier Nigeria,” will also…
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The Bauchi state chairman of the physically challenged association, Mr. Muktar Umar has urged the inclusion of polio survivors in government and developmental programmes to improve their welfare, empowerment, and societal participation. Umar made the appeal during an interview in Bauchi on Thursday, emphasising the need for greater attention to the challenges faced by persons with disabilities. He lamented that many polio survivors continued to experience stigmatisation in public places, a situation he said limited their ability to live dignified lives and participate fully in community activities. According to him, stigmatisation has also affected access to healthcare and social services,…
Global health leaders are set to unveil a new roadmap aimed at reducing global cancer deaths by 25 per cent and ensuring 60 per cent of cancers are detected early by 2035. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) announced the upcoming World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035 during a virtual news conference on Thursday. The declaration will be launched at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for November 18–20 in Melbourne, Australia. Organised by the UICC and hosted by Cancer Council Victoria, the summit—held under the theme “Bridging Divides, Building Futures”—will bring together more than 400 global leaders in cancer control,…
By Anna Moses The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across several southern states from Wednesday, November 5 to Friday, November 7, 2025. The statement states that the affected areas include Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia, and Delta States. The forecast also reflected that other parts of the country will experience light or no rainfall from Novermber 5 to 7th. The agency’s release cautioned of likely strong winds accompanying the rains, urging members of the public to avoid driving through surface runoff waters, as such areas may have strong undercurrents. NiMet further warned of…
The Senate, on Wednesday, resolved to amend existing laws to prescribe stiffer punishments for users of harmful chemical substances in food production in Nigeria. This is just as it directed relevant regulatory agencies to urgently begin enforcement of food safety standards through legal and administrative means. The upper chamber’s resolution followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Joint Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) and Agricultural Services Production and Rural Development. Presenting the report, Chairperson of the Joint Committee, Sen. Ipalibo Banigo said the report was titled “Urgent need to investigate with an intention to halt the continuous…
The Katsina State Government and Mutual Commitment Company (MCC) on Wednesday signed a contract agreement worth over N31 billion for the completion of the Zobe Water Supply Project (Phase 1B). Gov. Dikko Radda signed the agreement on behalf of the state government in Kafin-Soli, Kankia Local Government Area, while the Group Managing Director of MCC, Mr Liu Zhaolong, signed for the company. Radda said the project, when completed, would provide clean and safe water to six local government areas of Dutsin-Ma, Kankia, Charanchi, Rimi, Batagarawa and Katsina. He explained that the water transmission would run from Dutsin-Ma to Karofi, then…
The Commander, 2 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Uyo Military Cantonment, Akwa Ibom State, Brigadier General Nnabueze E. Okoloagu, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its relentless efforts in tackling economic and financial crimes across the country. He noted that the Army and the Commission shared a common goal in securing Nigeria’s economic integrity and protecting her natural resources from saboteurs. He stressed the need for closer collaboration and intelligence sharing between both agencies, particularly in addressing the rising menace of illegal mining and unauthorized dealings in petroleum products. In his response, Uyo Zonal Commander of the EFCC,…
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has inaugurated the Yobe Council on Nutrition 774 Initiative, a programme designed to improve nutrition outcomes across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. The initiative seeks to enhance food security, health, and nutrition through community engagement, multi-level governance, and multi-sectoral collaboration. Speaking at the launch in Damaturu on Wednesday, Buni emphasised the importance of strong coordination, multi-sectoral partnerships, and community participation in achieving the programme’s goals. “The council will serve as the state’s coordinating body for nutrition programming, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and advocacy to ensure that the goals of the Nutrition 774 Initiative…
Experts have warned that Africa loses about 75 billion dollars annually due to biased credit ratings that inflate borrowing costs and hinder investment on the continent. The warning was issued during a two-day conference held on Wednesday in Dakar, Senegal. The event was jointly organised by AfriCatalyst, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD). The conference brought together policymakers, economists, and financial experts from across West Africa to discuss how Africa can strengthen its influence in global financial and climate governance. Participants also explored ways to…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has expressed satisfaction with the level of agricultural investments and processing activities in Kaduna State. Kyari gave the commendation on Wednesday after inspecting facilities at Olam Agri, Tomato Jos, and the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) as part of the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS). The minister said the facilities reflected Nigeria’s growing capacity in crop production, value addition, and quality control. “It’s impressive what we’ve seen — from crop production to processing,” Kyari said.“We also saw a quality assurance office being built by Afreximbank to…