Health
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Prioritise eye health to prevent vision loss, Commissioner urges Abia residents
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia,Oct. 9, 2025 The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Enoch Uche, has urged Abia residents to take…
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Nigeria, World Teachers’ Day, nonviolence, et cetera By Ebuka Ukoh
Honoured in Word and Deed “Nigeria’s teachers carry the future on their shoulders, but the nation is crushing their spirit.…
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Nigeria launches large-scale vaccination campaign to protect 106m children – WHO
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 7, 2025 Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in…
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I, too, must get American in-laws, the efficacy of prayers and other matters By Hassan Gimba (2)
Whoever tells you prayers don’t work does not know nothing! Kai, this speaking like a Yankee wannabe has pushed me off my regular lane. By…
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Ezuruezu Ekwerazu National Convention holds in New Jersey, USA on Saturday, September 27, 2025
The inauguration of the Ezuruezu Ekwerazu National Convention of the United States of America (USA), will hold in New Jersey,…
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CODE donates farming tools to students in A’Ibom
Connected Development (CODE), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has donated farming equipment, including recycling stands to students of the Qua Iboe Church…
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Nutrition: UNICEF in Nigeria with humility; Committed to addressing nutrition needs of children – Country Rep
Mrs. Wafaa Sa’eed, UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria inspecting nutrition facilities at Gagi Primary Health Care in Sokoto State By…
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Government must intervene in drug abuse among youths By Emeka Asinugo
Drug abuse has become one of the most frightening social problems confronting Nigeria and many African societies today. What was…
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Nwoko seeks urgent activation of emergency medical treatment funds
By Deborah Coker Abuja, Sept. 24, 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), has called for the urgent activation and implementation of…
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The healing power of true friendship By Hassan Gimba
I have been under the weather for the past six weeks – a period during which I have not gone…
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NDLEA mourns Cross River Commander
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its Cross River…
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Obi make case for increased attention to mental health, care for elderly
•Hails Ebuka Obi for establishing Psychiatric and Elderly Home Former Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has called…
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WHO lauds Nigeria, 5 other countries for reducing NCDs mortality
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 19, 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil,…
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Abuja waste contractors threaten strike over nine-month unpaid wages
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 19, 2025 Contractors responsible for cleaning Abuja have threatened to suspend services from Sept. 25…
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Stakeholders reiterate commitment on STOP guidelines to curb mortality in A’Ibom
Stakeholders from Ministries of Health, Education, Justice and Women Affairs in Akwa Ibom have pledged their commitment to the Safe…
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With AI and God I will live for 120 years – Leo Stan Ekeh at Save A Life Hospital PH
Nigeria’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has once again reaffirmed his faith in…
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Court hears Nnamdi Kanu’s motion seeking his transfer to National Hospital
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Sept. 14, 2025 The Federal High Court will on Monday, hear a motion filed by Nnamdi…
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UNICEF boosts birth registration with 114 digital devices in Gombe… Tasks stakeholders
Attah Willie, Gombe The Chief of Field Office, Bauchi Field Office of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Nuzhat…
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UK announces £19m funding, partners FG, UNICEF to launch climate-resilient health, education facilities in Kano, Jigawa
September 9, 2025 The UK Government has announced a £19M funding commitment to develop Climate Resilient health and education facilities…
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Frequent ejaculation may lower prostate cancer risk – Expert
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Sept. 7, 2025 Frequent ejaculation may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men, says…
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UN weather agency laments rise in air pollution
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 5, 2025 UN climate experts at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Friday highlighted…
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Obi donates N10 million to support acquisition of specialist hospital
In a major support to healthcare development in Anambra State, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr.…
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Nigeria holds 2 dangerous health records in just one year – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has decried the fact that Nigeria now…
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NSSF marks five years, unveils sharpened health equity agenda, youth engine, WeNaija
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) commemorated its fifth anniversary at a media briefing in Lagos recently, themed “Five Years,…
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Nigeria battles triple burden of malnutrition, says FG
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Aug. 28, 2025 The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s “triple burden” of malnutrition, comprising…
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