By Folasade Akpan Advocates have urged the Federal Government to enforce uniform paid parental leave policy to boost productivity, family welfare and child development nationwide across public and private sectors. They made the call on Monday in Abuja while unveiling the “Best Start Campaign” at the Ministry of Labour andContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Terfa Kene, President of Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), says insecurity, poverty and systemic gaps remain major threats to public health outcomes in spite of ongoing government efforts. Kene made this known during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Melchior Aissi, Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), has emphasised that no country can eliminate malaria in isolation. Aïssi disclosed this via WAHO’s social media handle during the 27th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers. He advocatedContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to malaria control in solidarity with member states, partners, and the international community as they celebrate World Malaria Day. The organisation disclosed this on its social media handle on Saturday. According to WAHO, West Africa bears aboutContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and partners have intensified efforts to tackle online abuse against women and girls. The efforts have resulted to the unveiling of a new research and stakeholder training in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report, titled “The Digital Harm Effect: Confronting Technology-FacilitatedContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) is calling for urgent reforms to cut added sugars from infant foods, warning of long-term health risks to Nigerian children. Its Executive Director, Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos. She said the advocacyContinue Reading
By Naomi Ishaku Bugo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Coordinator in Niger, Mrs Martina Shuaibu-Ibrahim, on Friday urged 2026 Batch “A” Stream II corps members to uphold discipline, loyalty, and selflessness throughout their national service year. She made the call at the swearing-in ceremony marking the opening of theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dismissed claims of factionalisation within its ranks, reaffirming unity ahead of its 66th Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting scheduled for Kano. The Secretary-General, Dr Benjamin Egbo, made the clarification on Friday in Abuja at a news conference, insisting the associationContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Bartholomew Ochonye, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Alliance Limited by Guarantee (HALG), an NGO says the organisation has vaccinated more than 2.9 million children against polio in Katsina State. Ochonye disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during a news conference to mark World Immunisation Week 2026,Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Rev. Otasowie Ehanire, a U.S.-based gospel artiste, has urged Christians to express gratitude to God by recognising and appreciating His active role in their lives and the salvation of their souls. Ehanire, popularly known as Prince Charles, gave the advice in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
