By Damilola Oyeleke Disability rights advocates on Sunday renewed calls for greater societal acceptance and inclusion of children with developmental disabilities. They made the call in Abuja at the Fourth Inclusive African Children’s Runway (IACR), where children with disabilities and their neurotypical peers walked the runway together. The event, organisedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says the scheme has remained central to Nigeria’s unity since the civil war. Nafiu said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Nafiu said as the schemeContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan World Haemophilia Day, observed annually on April 17, will this year focus on the theme “Diagnosis: First Step to Care.” The 2026 theme underscores the importance of early detection as the gateway to treatment and improved outcomes for people living with bleeding disorders. HaemophiliaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has sought partnership with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) to advance inclusive economic empowerment of women and promote national development. Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, made this known during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) says poor telecommunications connectivity remains a major challenge, limiting effective emergency response across the country. Dr Doubra Emuren, National Coordinator of NEMSAS, said this on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for journalists organised by NEMSAS inContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara State Government and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, have intensified efforts to curb the production and sale of harmful cosmetic products that pose danger to public health and safety. Speaking at a two-day stakeholders’ engagement in Ilorin, Kwara Commissioner for Health, DrContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders in the health sector have called on the Federal Government to adopt innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call at a two-day capacity-building workshop for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) onContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Mr Abubakar Suleiman, has introduced a bill to curb unsafe childbirth practices and unregulated blood transfusions in the state. The bill, which scaled second reading during plenary in Bauchi, received unanimous support from lawmakers, signalling strong legislative backingContinue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro Dr Muazu Omeiza, Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Ododo for fulfilling his pledge of cash rewards to outstanding health officers. Omeiza gave the commendation in Lokoja during the presentation of cheques at the Primary Health Care LeadershipContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan In December 2025, the reported death of Nigerian Law School student Ayomiposi Ojajuni reignited concerns about the fragile state of students’ mental health in Nigeria. He was allegedly barred from writing the Bar Final examinations at the Yola campus in Adamawa. The incident, though still under investigation,Continue Reading
