In a significant meeting aimed at enhancing collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Environment and the military, Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defense Staff General CG Musa. The call included discussions…
LASUTH Caregiver Academy Graduates Second Set Of Students
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has successfully graduated the second set of students from its Caregiver Academy, further reinforcing its commitment to addressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria. The graduation ceremony, held recently at the MRC Auditorium of the…
Global Experts Unite to Fight Nigeria’s Rising Stroke Crisis
Stroke is one of Nigeria’s leading health crises, with cases increasing at an alarming rate. In response, the World Stroke Organization (WSO), Stroke Action Nigeria, FMC Onitsha, FMC Asaba, and Asaba Specialist Hospital collaborated on a four-day intensive training program…
Wildlife Day: Wild Africa says Investment in Conservation Needed To Protect Nigeria’s Iconic Species
Wild Africa, a Wildlife Conservation Organisation, says Nigeria’s iconic species need robust investment in conservation to protect them. This is contained in a statement signed by Festus Iyorah, Nigeria’s Representative, Wild Africa, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2025…
Mothers’ Wellness Crucial to Families’ Welfare, Societal Progress – Soludo
Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged mothers to prioritise their health and self-care, emphasising its importance for their families’ welfare, societal progress and national development. Soludo, the founder of Healthy Living Initiative, made the assertion on…
Shell Oil Spill Allegedly Leaves Bayelsa Community Struggling with Severe Water Crisis
The people of Obololi Community in the Tarakiri clan of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State are appealing for portable water and food to enable them to survive the current oil industry induced environmental degradation. The community claims…
80 Deaths From Lassa Fever in 11 States, Reports NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3–9, 2025) The NCDC disclosed this information on its official website, noting that…
AWAMN Tasks Stakeholders on Circular Economy for Sustainability
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has urged stakeholders in the waste management value chain to key into the doctrine of circular economy for a sustainable future. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, National President of AWAMN made the call at…
Sexual, Gender-Based Violence: Everyone Is A Suspect – Group
Mrs Nnenna Anozie, Community Mobilisation Officer at the Media Development Foundation, has stated that when it comes to issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), ‘everyone is a suspect’. Anozie made the assertion at a training and community engagement under…
Oluseye Ekun bags NMGS’s Fellowship Award
Akinwande Oluseye Ekun has been conferred with the Fellowship Award of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (FNMGS). Mr. Ekun was elected to the Class of Fellows of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society at 257th Meeting of the Society…
