By Catherine Egwuom, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nutrition plays a vital role in the body, enabling it to obtain and utilise nutrients from food for energy production, growth, tissue repair and the maintenance of normal body functions. Experts say good nutrition strengthens the immune system, helping the body fightContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF), has convened Chapter 11 of its annual Leadership Colloquium and Awards, highlighting the critical role of competent leadership in transforming Nigeria and the African continent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2026 edition of the colloquium,Continue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) is strengthening child protection through School Mobile Safe Spaces in Lagos. CAPRIGHTS-VP has implemented the initiative in Havannah College, Igando; Ipaja Junior Grammar School; Alimosho Junior Grammar School; and Dom GraceContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike and Linda Agbu Renowned media trainer and content creator, Dr Falilat Okunnu, has described the training and retraining of journalists as vital to the development of media practitioners in the era of digital transformation. Okunnu said this at the end of a three-day training onContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has warned that persistent rainfall and flooding could increase the risk of waterborne diseases, urging Nigerians to be more conscious of environmental hygiene. Chinasa, who is also the Head of the Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF), gave theContinue Reading
By Lilian Okoro The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has held its Quarterly Hospital Grand Round, highlighting the transformative role of oral, maxillofacial surgery in transforming faces, function and lives. In a statement on Thursday in Lagos, the hospital said the event , which held at Hall 36 of theContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being and supportive communities through sustained people-centred interventions. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Cecilia Dada, said mental health remained essential to overall well-being and urged residentsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Rape remains one of the gravest violations of human rights. Beyond the physical injuries, survivors often endure psychological trauma, social isolation and prolonged legal battles. Although Nigeria has strengthened its legal framework over the years, many stakeholders say implementation remainsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Dr Usman Ibrahim, Senior Registrar in Paediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has urged early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ibrahim described ASD as a brain development disorder affecting communication, social interaction and environmental responses beyond intellectual disability or global developmental delay. He saidContinue Reading
