The Edo State Government has reunited Mr. Peter Guobadia, a 53-year-old deportee from the United States, with his family after rescuing him in Benin City while he was experiencing severe mental distress. The intervention included urgent medical and psychiatric care, highlighting the state government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and facilitating their rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration into society. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Benin City. Abdallah said the intervention followed Guobadia’s rescue and referral for medical and psychiatric care at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital,…
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The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has empowered 50 graduates of the Igarra Community Learning Centre in Edo State with vocational equipment to help them establish businesses. The Acting Executive Secretary of NMEC, Dr John Edeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Edeh said the empowerment programme was organised by NMEC’s Department of Literacy and Development in collaboration with the Vocational and Continuing Education Department. The event also featured the presentation of certificates to graduates trained in fashion designing, catering and event management, hairdressing, and local weaving. He described the initiative…
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…
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…