Health

We Age While They Grow – Part 2

September 30, 2024

By Toyin Falola I have come to be a tail Without weapons but watching, guarding, and guiding These, who are “my girls” Both the old, the not-too-old, and the children

How Nigeria Can Make World Lung Day, World Heart Day Meaningful

September 29, 2024

By Robert Egbe Which habit is common to some men, women and sadly, minors, but damages the heart and lungs, among other organs of the body? The significance of this

Should Nigeria Fortify Bouillion Cubes?

September 17, 2024

By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Nigeria faces a triple burden of malnutrition, consisting of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition, which manifests as overweight and obesity—all of which are driven by conflicts, food

Don’t Use Bouillon Cubes For Food Fortification, CAPPA, NHED Urge FG

August 22, 2024

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and other public health advocates Thursday urged the federal government to halt plans to use bouillon cubes as a food vehicle for delivering

FG reiterates commitment to promoting peace, security

August 22, 2024

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment towards strengthening it efforts to counter terrorism, prevent tragedy and promote peace and security in the country.

Four million children malnourished in Northeast, Northwest, FG declares

August 22, 2024

The Federal Government has said more than four million children in the Northeast and Northwest regions are malnourished. Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, the Director of Nutrition Department in the Federal Ministry

President approves conversion of Specialist Hospital to Federal UniversityTeaching Hospital

August 22, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, following a request by the Nasarawa

Tinubu reappoints chief medical directors of Kano and Bauchi Teaching Hospitals

August 22, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, for a second and final term of

CAPPA Urges Film Industry To Sustain #SmokeFreeNollywood

August 19, 2024

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the country’s regulators and the film and cinema industry to protect the next generation of Nigerians from the predatory tactics

Help fight sexual harassment in schools, NGO tells media

August 19, 2024

An NGO, The Alliance for Africa (AFA), has urged media organisations to champion the fight against sexual harassment at the nation’s tertiary educational institutions. The NGO made the call at

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