Health FG commission 20-bed PHC in Lagos, Plans for expansion January 5, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Federal Government (FG) under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative led by Her Excellency Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has inaugurated 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre in Oreta Community of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA,…
Nigeria News Seven injured in Rivers as 3-storey building collapses January 5, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Evans Bipi has that a total of seven people sustained severe injuries from a collapsed three-storey building at Aboga…
Nigeria News Hajara Egbunu becomes first female Infantry Corps Army Warrant Officer January 5, 2025 Helen Okechukwu In a landmark moment for the Nigerian Army, Hajara Egbunu has made history as the first female soldier from the Infantry Corps to achieve the rank of Army Warrant Officer.…
Nigeria News LASTMA rescues eight injured in Lagos accident, victims rushed to hospital January 4, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday rescued eight injured persons involved in an accident at Hammadiya, inward Abule-Egba of Lagos State. The information revealed through the Lagos…
Nigeria News We’ll ensure maximum security and crime prevention—New Rivers CP January 3, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Following the assumption of office as the 47th Commissioner of Police (CP) in Rivers State, Olubenga Adepoju has assured residents of maximum security and crime prevention during his reign. He…
Opinion Outgoing Rivers CP hands over to successor, calls for peace, continue support January 2, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The outgoing Commissioner of Police (CP) for Rivers State, Mustapha Bala, has officially handed over the leadership of the state command to his successor, Olubenga Adepoju. The handover follows Bala’s…
Health ABUTH to begin kidney transplants next year December 30, 2024 Helen Okechukwu In a major feat aimed at improving lives and checking medical tourism, the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) in Zaria will begin kidney transplants in 2025. The hospital’s Chief…
Health NAFDAC raids warehouse, seizes fake products worth N3.8b December 24, 2024 Helen Okechukwu In a major clamp down,, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided a warehouse in Lagos and seized fake products valued at N3.8 billion.…
Health Lagos agency set up task force to check noise pollution December 24, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has set up a Special Task Force (STF) to control noise pollution which poses health and environmental risk to citizens. The setting up…
Health Foundation provides free cancer screening for 3,441 Nigerians December 23, 2024 Helen Okechukwu No fewer than 3,441 Nigerians who recently participated at the NNPC Foundation Cancer Awareness programme,were screened at no cost over the deadly disease . The health initiatives titled “Cancer Awareness…
