Death For Sale! Toxic Cigarettes Flood African Market
Nigeria at risk of circulation of dangerous brands Few years back, manufacturers of cigarettes sold in Nigeria were compelled to carry warnings on their packs such as “Cigarette smokers are…
22.4 Percent Of Drug Abuse Case Happen In Southwest Nigeria
Mrs Oluwatoyin Odeku, Leader of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drug Abuse, South-West, said 22.4 per cent of drug abuse cases in Nigeria happened in the South-west.…
Ekiti State Set To Offer 405 Residents Free Cataract Surgery
Eniola Olayemi No fewer than 405 residents of Ekiti State are to benefit from free cataract surgery sponsored by the state government. Governor Kayode Fayemi while flagging off…
Drug Abuse Constitutes Threat To Society- NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has described the high prevalence of drug abuse among youths in Nigeria as a threat to the society. Mr…
Consumption Of Rotten Tomatoes Can Cause Cancer – Expert Warns
By Lukman Amusa Mrs Toyin Aliu a nutritionist at the College of Health Technology, Offa, Kwara, has urged people not to eat rotten tomato popularly known as esa, or baje…
JOHESU Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum To Threatens FG
The Joint Health Sector Union today issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands. The National Chairman of the union, Mr Josiah Biobelemoye said this at…
Lassa Fever Prevalence In Ondo Worries Christian community
Eniola Olayemi Ondo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria on Sunday expressed concerns over the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The association urged its members…
Grand Cereals Increases CSR For Idps, Vulnerable Groups
Grand Cereals Nigeria Limited says it has increased its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activation to cater for the need of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable groups in society.…
Kogi Govt set to recruit new doctors
By Lukman Amusa Kogi state government has given the approval to the Governing Boards of Kogi State Hospitals Management Board (KSHMB) and Kogi Specialist Hospital, Lokoja (KSSH) to employ more…
Nigeria Has 11m Stunted Children – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria has the second largest number of stunted children in the world, with over 11 million children under the age of five affected.…
