By Folasade Akpan The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has described the Federal Government’s approval of comprehensive reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as an opportunity to reposition the scheme “to better respond to contemporary realities”. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Rafsanjani, said this on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Nicholas Dechi The President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr Terfa Kene, has urged newly inducted medical doctors to resist emigration and contribute their skills and expertise to Nigeria’s development. Kene gave the charge on Tuesday in Makurdi as guest speaker at the 12thContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa An audiologist at Capital Healthcare, Mrs Akanchawa Emmanuel, has warned Nigerians against prolonged use of earphones at high volumes, saying the habit could cause permanent hearing damage and other long-term auditory health complications. Emmanuel gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) has urged its newly inaugurated federal commissioners to strengthen preparations for Nigeria’s next population census and improve birth registration nationwide. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, gave the charge in Abuja during the assumption of office ceremony for seven newly inaugurated federal commissioners.Continue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias The Nigerian Airforce, says air superiority and intelligence surveillance of the military aided the rescue of the abducted students of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, DirectorContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has initiated engagement with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, to strengthen treatment and rehabilitation for mentally ill persons rescued from streets, including deportee Peter Guobadia. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said the initiative formed part of sustained efforts toContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government says Nigeria’s re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will strengthen reforms advancing women’s rights, gender equality and inclusive national development nationwide effectively. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Ifeoluwaloju Ajirenike The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (AMSH), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, says it has carried out no fewer than 50 successful kidney transplants and surgeries. The health institution also announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Hospitals, India, to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery. Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The APC-Democrats of Nigeria has congratulated the re-elected Governor of Ekiti, Biodun Oyebanji, saying his victory reflected the confidence and trust reposed in his leadership by the people of the state. The group’s Chairman, Mr Moses Owharo, conveyed the congratulatory message in a statement issued on FridayContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has disbursed N339 billion to states in its 12-year existence, with N235 billion released in the last three years. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said the figure reflected intensified investmentsContinue Reading
