To commemorate the 2023 world environment day, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) partnered with First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) to provide practical solutions to the menace caused by plastic pollution. The easy-to-adopt and adaptable approaches NCF and FCMB jointly…
Anambra inaugurates emergency health system to reduces death rates
By Fabian Ekeruche The Anambra State Government on Friday commenced Emergency Medical Service, Ambulance System to reduce morbidity and mortality rates as well create job opportunities in the state. Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, during the inauguration…
Air pollution levels across Europe still not safe, especially for children
More needs to be done to protect the health of children and adolescents from the negative impacts of air pollution, according to European Environment Agency (EEA) air quality assessments published today. Air pollution causes over 1,200 premature deaths per year…
Stigma, ignorance increase TB burden in Anambra
Mrs Stella Ekeh, Technical Trainer, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), has identified stigmatisation, discrimination and lack of awareness as factors contributing to the high burden of Tuberculosis in Anambra. Ekeh made the ascertion at the ongoing media engagement…
Eid-il-Fitr: Dispose of Your Waste Properly, LAWMA Urges Residents
As Lagosians prepare to celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr festival, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has appealed to residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal, reiterating its commitment to ensuring a clean and healthy environment during and after the festive season. The…
Tuberculosis: Anambra ranks highest in childhood cases in Nigeria
By Fabian Ekeruche Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, says that the state ranks highest in childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria. Chukwulobelu made the disclosure at the ongoing stakeholders engagement organised by…
Novelty Match: SS Timothy & Titus CWO beat’s CMO 2-0
By Patricia Ekeruche The Catholic Women Organisation of Saints Timothy and Titus Catholic Church, Isheri Osun, a suburb of Lagos State, on Saturday defeated their male counterparts of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) by two goals to nothing. The…
Defence College provost backs call for drug test on public office holders
Prof. Adam Ahmed, the Provost of National Defence College, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, has backed the call for drug test for all public office holders in the country. Ahmed made his position known while answering questions from newsmen…
LWC, USAID SEEK TRADITIONAL RULERS SUPPORT IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF WATER SUPPLY IN LAGOS
…visit Otto, Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland, as rulers/residents pledge support for the Programme The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have sought the support and understanding of Lagos…
Irede Foundation to stage advocacy walk for PWDs
By Fabian Ekeruche The Irede Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has concluded arrangements to hold its annual advocacy walk to make People With Disabilities (PWDs) feel inclusive in the world. This is contained in a statement by the Executive…
