By Abiodun Lawal The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Gov. Dapo Abiodun for approving and commencing the payment of the Professional Allowance Table (PAT) and Specialist Allowance for medical doctors. The State chairman, Dr Luqman Ogunjimi stated this at a news conference heralding the 2026 Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has urged Nigerians to carefully verify all employment offers, particularly those received online, to avoid falling victim to human traffickers. Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajiya Binta Adamu-Bello, gave the advice on Thursday at an event marking theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the Federal Government and stakeholders in the livestock industry to adopt a holistic approach towards addressing challenges confronting pastoralists. The National President of the association, Malam Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, atContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega Prof. Icha Onche, Medical Director (MD) of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, says the hospital has performed 154 major surgeries, treated 8,502 outpatients and generated N72 million in revenue since it commenced operations in 2025. Onche made the disclosure on Wednesday in Jos while giving an updateContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) has disowned a purported media conference and official inauguration of the World International Akara Day Festival allegedly linked to its premises in Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer ofContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, civil society organisations and international partners to dismantle human trafficking networks. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello, made the commitment on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Mangal Foundation has commenced free cataract surgeries for more than 600 vulnerable patients in Katsina State, offering renewed hope to those at risk of losing their sight. A member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, Mr Hussaini Kabir, disclosed this on Wednesday during theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan For many Nigerian households, salt is an essential ingredient that brings meals to life. From traditional soups and stews to modern convenience foods, it remains a constant feature in everyday cooking. However, health experts warn that what adds flavour to meals could also be contributing to aContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government and the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening risk communication and community engagement to improve regional health security across West Africa. The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-dayContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu Alhaji Abdullahi Chiso-Dattijo, the Federal Commissioner of National Population Commission (NPC) representing Sokoto State, has urged parents, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to encourage e-birth registration. He made the call during the launch of the e-birth registration in Sokoto on Wednesday, being part of the Electronic- CivilContinue Reading
