Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has commended the World Assembly of Muslim Youths (WAMY) for providing free medical services, including surgeries, to residents of the state. Idris made this commendation when he received a WAMY medical team comprising over 30 doctors from different parts of the world in Birnin Kebbi during a courtesy visit on Monday. The governor described the initiative as a significant humanitarian effort capable of improving the health and wellbeing of residents, especially those who cannot afford specialized medical treatment.“This is a clear sign that WAMY is doing great charity work for humanity.I want to extend our…
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The wife of Kwara’s governor, Amb. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for sustained efforts to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, promote early detection, and improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at an ovarian cancer sensitization and awareness program held on Sunday in Ilorin.She said the initiative aims to encourage women and healthcare stakeholders to recognize the disease early and improve treatment outcomes. As the founder of the Ajike People Support Centre, AbdulRazaq noted that the campaign also involved Edo, Borno, and Kano states, with Kwara leading the awareness effort.She stated that ovarian cancer accounts for about…
Onion prices have risen by over 200 percent in Lagos, raising concerns among traders and consumers. Residents expressed their worries in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. They said the sharp increase has made onions scarce and a luxury many Nigerians can hardly afford. It was reported that a bag of onions now sells between N150,000 and N250,000, depending on size and variety, compared to N50,000 to N70,000 in May. Mr. Musa Muhammed, a wholesaler at Cole Street, Oyingbo, attributed the price hike to the high cost of transporting onions from the North to Lagos. Muhammed explained that…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted rain and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicts sunny skies over the northern region on Monday, with some patches of clouds expected across the entire area. The agency anticipates isolated thunderstorms with light to moderate rains over parts of Taraba State during the afternoon and evening. NiMet forecasts a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine over North Central Nigeria throughout the period. “For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected, with chances of thunderstorms and light rains…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has deployed 600 pharmacists to strengthen drug regulation nationwide. This initiative aims to combat substandard and falsified medicines, unwholesome food, and other public health risks across Nigeria. The agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Mr. Olusayo Akintola, announced this in Abuja on Sunday, quoting Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye on the initiative’s objectives and nationwide implementation. Adeyeye said the 600 qualified pharmacists were selected from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory through a transparent, merit-based process that considered availability and regional representation. She urged the pharmacists, as they took their…
Muktar Galadima, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in Taraba, has announced plans to inaugurate a 50-bed hospital in Ibi within the next few months. Galadima made this declaration on Sunday during the official flag-off of his 2027 campaign for the House of Representatives in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba. He stated that the hospital, which is near completion, is his personal project aimed at addressing healthcare challenges in Ibi. Galadima also pledged to create jobs through partnerships with organizations that will empower youths with skills needed for self-employment if elected. He promised to prioritize…
A gynaecologist, Dr Qudus Lawal, has urged the government to expand ongoing healthcare programmes and strengthen primary healthcare to accelerate the reduction of maternal mortality in Nigeria. Lawal, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, made this known in an interview with reporters on Sunday. Maternal mortality refers to deaths resulting from complications of pregnancy or childbirth. Lawal said maternal mortality was driven by direct, indirect and background factors, including postpartum haemorrhage, obstructed labour, hypertensive disorders, coagulopathy and infections. “Indirect causes include malaria and other conditions worsened by pregnancy, while poor education, nutrition and…
Commercial motorcyclists in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have decried rising cases of motorcycle theft in communities across the area. The motorcyclists expressed their concerns in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Bwari, Abuja. The riders called on security agencies to implement stronger security measures to curb the menace. They also decried the frequent seizure of motorcycles by government officials over alleged revenue defaults and parking violations. The riders said the situation was adversely affecting their livelihoods, especially those who depend on commercial motorcycle operations as their major source of income. One of the riders, Musa Ibrahim, said motorcycle theft…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has extended its warmest congratulations to its member, Judith Akatugba, on her well-deserved appointment as Head of the Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication Directorate of Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, the NDC Gubernatorial Candidate for Delta State. The Society described the appointment as a fitting recognition of Akatugba’s depth of experience, professionalism and outstanding track record in media and strategic communications, noting that her selection reflects the high standards the NDC gubernatorial candidate continues to set for his campaign team. Speaking on behalf of the Society, the SDNON President, Adeniyi Ifetayo, lauded the…
The Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa governments have embarked on flood and erosion control projects worth more than N35 billion across the three states. The projects are part of efforts to tackle erosion, flooding and land degradation through drain construction, gully reclamation, tree planting and environmental restoration. A cross-section of stakeholders in the environment sector stated this in separate interviews with reporters in Bauchi, Dutse and Gombe. Mr Mukhtar Giade, Project Engineer, Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in Bauchi, said the Bauchi State Government had initiated comprehensive flood and erosion control projects across the state. He said the interventions…