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Youth anti-corruption forum raises alarm on effects of corruption on children and youths
Uyo 3 March 2020: In December 2019, 12-year old Blessing Ejindu of Battle Axe Academy and young anti-corruption champion expressed the effects of corruption on youths in her poem titled
How we handled Italian with Coronavirus – Lafarge Plc Official
An official of Lafarge Plc, the Ogun State-based cement company visited by the 44-year-old Italian who was diagnosed of Coronavirus, has provided details about the man’s visit to the company
Minister cautions against indiscriminate wearing of face mask
Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Minister of State for Health, has cautioned Nigerians against the indiscriminate wearing of face mask in a bid to prevent themselves from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Mamora gave
Ogun State quarantines cement factory visited by Italian COVID-19 victim
Ogun state government has said that the whole facility of Larfarge Africa Plc, cement factory in Ewekoro, Ogun State has been quarantined following the confirmation of the first case of
Coronavirus: Don’t panic, Sanwo-Olu tells Lagos residents
Says patient in stable condition Health workers on the trail of Victim’s Contacts Lagos State Government has raised its level of response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) incident, following a reported case
Doctors threaten service withdrawal from Teaching Hospitals over NUC’s PhD directive
The Medical and Dental Consultant’s Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), says its members will pull out from all Teaching Hospitals in the country if the National University Commission (NUC), fails to
Students develop App to trap human traffickers
ABUJA – It was a tale of two marathons in one city – Lagos. One in the physical space, the other in the cyber space. While athletes of different ages
Share love, not STDs, DG, NACA urges on Condom, Valentines Days
The Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Gambo Aliyu has stressed the need for people to share love not HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Chevron bags double awards at 2020 NIPS Oil/Gas Industry Awards
Chevron Nigeria Limited, (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture,was recognized for its outstanding performance in the Nigerian oil and gas industry as the company was presented with two
Sex and heart disease: Can your heart take it?
Is it safe to engage in sex after a heart attack, heart surgery or a cardiac catheterization? While sex can be important to quality of life, it’s not usually too big
NCDC issues second health advisory on Coronavirus
ABUJA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued another public health advisory in the wake of declaration by WHO that the dreaded virus is now a Public
FG gives update on Lassa fever, says death toll now 41
The Federal Government yesterday January 28, gave an update on the Lassa fever epidemic currently spreading in many parts of the country. Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Osagie Ehanire,
Lassa fever: Death toll now 29, 195 confirmed cases
No fewer than 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths have been reported from the current Lassa Fever epidemic in the 11 states of Edo, Ondo, Ebonyi, Delta, Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi,
Global fund to give Nigeria $417m grant to tackle malaria
THE National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr Audu Mohammed, today, January 28, said Nigeria would get three-year grant of $417 million from the Global Fund to tackle malaria.
UNICEF, Airtel Nigeria expand partnership to support U-Report
UNICEF has signed an agreement with Airtel Nigeria to further expand telecommunication services to boost U-Report, UNICEF’s unique social media platform that empowers young people and communities with information to
Lassa fever death toll rises
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the number of deaths associated with Lassa fever in January 2020 had risen to 24, with 163 cases reported confirmed, The PUNCH reports.
Regular sex may delay menopause, scientists say
If woman is not having sex, body ‘chooses’ to stop putting energy into ovulation Women who have sex every week may have a lower chance of an early menopause, according
NLNG plans malaria elimination in Bonny
L-R: Dr. Okuns Ohiosimuan, Chief Medical Officer (NLNG); Mark Maire (CDC); Dr. Ibrahim Dalhatu (CDC); Dr. Anastasia Isodje, Technical Lead, Bonny Malaria Elimination Project (NLNG); Mr. Tony Attah, MD, NLNG;
FG adds 3 new labs for yellow fever, measles rubella
The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has formally announced the inclusion of three new laboratories into the national yellow fever/measles/rubella laboratory network. The
First person dies from mysterious virus in China
A patient died on Saturday from a mysterious illness after an outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, according to the local health commission. The emergence of the virus
National Hospital, Abuja separates conjoined twins
ABUJA – There was palpable excitement in Abuja, on Tuesday January 7, as the National Hospital announced the discharge of its first successfully separated conjoined twins after 16 months in
Nigeria to reduce malaria burden by 13% in 2023
Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Health Minister The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) says it is working toward reducing malaria burden in the country by 13 per cent in 2023. Coordinator of
Gunmen abduct doctor in Yola
Demand N10 million ransom Gunmen stormed the house of a medical doctor in Yola in the early hours of Sunday and abducted a medical doctor. Sources said the gunmen
Nigeria, 11 other African countries still prone to vaccine-derived poliovirus
NPHCDA says eradication bid on track Last polio case recorded in Borno State on August 22, 2016 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Nigeria among twelve countries that are
NNPC, Chevron sign EGTL settlement agreement
Highlight Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria The recent Escravos Gas-To-Liquid (EGTL) Project Settlement Agreements entered into by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Operator of the