CAPRIGHTS-VP strengthens child protection with school safe spaces in Lagos
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
Media trainer stresses continuous training for journalists in digital era
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
Rainfall: Physician warns against waterborne diseases, urges hygiene
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
LUTH showcases advances in complex oral, maxillofacial care
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
Lagos reinforces commitment to mental health, emotional well-being
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
Understanding Nigerian rape laws – Why enforcement, justice have gaps
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
Paediatrician urges early autism diagnosis, dismisses myths
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
Report solutions also, not only problems – Commissioner tasks journalists
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Commissioner for Health, Edo, Dr Cyril Adams-Oshiomole, has urged journalists to report solutions in addition to problems, saying ending stories with challenges alone leaves society in despair. He gave the charge on Monday at the opening of a five-day Solution Journalism training in Benin. TheContinue Reading
How revitalised PHC is giving mothers, children healthier future in Oyo Community
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By the time Mrs Waliyat Ajiboye arrived at Ayekale Primary Health Centre (PHC) with her newborn baby, she had barely slept. The young mother had given birth just a day earlier. Yet, cradling her child in her arms, she madeContinue Reading