Health 200m Nigerians at risk of NTDs – FG November 28, 2024 Helen Okechukwu …165m urgently need preventive treatment The Federal Ministry of Health revealed that 200 million Nigerians are burdened with the risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with about 165 million people…
Nigeria News Police rescue two female kidnap victims, arrest four suspects in Anambra November 28, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Anambra State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of two female victims, ages 15 and 19, who were abducted following a social media relationship. The statement revealed that…
Nigeria News Nigerians to witness world-class cancer hospital—Indian Group reveals November 25, 2024 Helen Okechukwu An Indian group, Padiyath Healthcare, has revealed that the new health initiative to be executed in Nigeria will be a world-class cancer hospital in western Africa with an affordable cost.…
Nigeria News 27-year-old suspect arrested for murder in Kenya November 23, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Kenya security force has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old male suspect, Paul Owuodho, also known as Fazul Muhamed, for the brutal attack and killing of Abdirahim Ibrahim. The…
Nigeria News FG moves to shore up security in South-East November 23, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Federal Government Nigeria has vowed to boost security measures for a conducive environment and the expansion of businesses across the south-east region. On Friday, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed…
Nigeria News Kwara organizes workshop to boost entrepreneurs’ access to credit November 22, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has organized a workshop to boost entrepreneur and investor access to credit facilities within the state for developing businesses. The aim…
Nigeria News CAPPA: smoking-focused law could spike tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria November 22, 2024 Helen Okechukwu Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned House of Representatives that smoking-focused law could spike tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria. Presenting a memorandum on Friday to the Hon. Bassey…
Health MSF urges govt-stakeholder collaboration to combat NOMA spread November 22, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for collaborative efforts from government stakeholders to fight against the spread of NOMA disease in Sokoto State. Samuel Joseph, a health expert with…
Nigeria News Ahoada-Yenagoa transmission repairs disrupted by vandals – TCN November 22, 2024 Helen Okechukwu The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that the ongoing repairs of the transmission line of Ahoada-Yenagoa has been disrupted by vandals. The announcement noted that about three towers…
Health Kenya plans new regional centres to boost cancer treatment November 22, 2024 Helen Okechukwu To tackle the rising cancer rate in the country, the Kenyan Ministry of Health has announced plans to expand the cancer care network within four regions to boost treatment. Dr.…
