By Justina Auta Cancer survivors, caregivers and health experts have called for stronger psychological support services and improved access to quality and subsidised cancer treatment. They made the call on Saturday in Abuja during the 2026 Cancer Survivors Gathering, themed, “Hope Beyond the Battle”. The event was organised by theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called for stronger measures against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), warning that people living with HIV face heightened risks of abuse and require integrated support services. The organisation also said that persons living with tuberculosis are vulnerable to violence and needContinue Reading
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated 1,000 bags of 10kg rice to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to support the feeding and rehabilitation of victims across its shelters nationwide. The donation, presented at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, is aimed atContinue Reading
By Rashida Isah Alhaji Isyaku Bawa-Naibi, Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council, has banned articulated vehicles, particularly fuel tankers, from using the township roads as transit routes. He also approved the deployment of a special security enforcement team to ensure implementation of the order taken to safeguard lives and properties.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Oboli Foundation for Health and Inclusion (TOFHI) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for early detection of sicknesses such as diabetes. The foundation made the call on Saturday during its free diabetes screening and medical outreach in Chibiri Community, Kuje AreaContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has been conferred with the “Fellowship by Distinction” of the United Kingdom Faculty of Public Health (FPH). The fellowship is one of the Faculty’s highest honours, recognising individuals who have made exceptionalContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Girl Effect Nigeria, an NGO, says it has successfully mobilised more than 18 million Nigerians and facilitated vaccination of 26,000 adolescent girls against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) across five states. The Country Director, Girl Effect Nigeria, Mrs Boladale Akin-Kolapo, disclosed this in Abuja at the national close-outContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi A non-governmental organisation, Chen Education and Development Empowerment (CEDE), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance, strategic leadership, accountability and transforming lives through education and sustainable development. The organisation made the pledge on Friday in Abuja during the inauguration of its AdvisoryContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf, Lizzy Asomugha, has concluded her two-year tenure with a call for greater commitment to peace, humanitarian service and selfless leadership. The event, tagged “Night of Peace,” was organised in collaboration with Citizens Advocate for Peace Is Possible (CAPIPIN).Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) says it has introduced a stringent, data-driven credit profiling processes of farmers to curb activities of middlemen. The Managing Director of the bank, Mr Ayodeji Sotinrin, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. Sotinrin said the measures includedContinue Reading
