By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has secured more than 20 convictions for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) offences and rescued over 3,000 victims in 2026. Mr Vincent Adekoye, Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, NAPTIP, disclosed this inContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A medical expert, Dr Lateef Salako, has attributed misinformation and late detection as some of the factors responsible for the high mortality rate associated with cases of cancer in Nigeria. Salako, a Consultant Oncologist, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, stated this during the 2025/2026 Recognition Day, Walimah andContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian A Safety Expert, Mrs Nafisat Adeniran, has urged workers to prioritise their health and physical fitness to improve their lifestyles. Adeniran is the Head of Safety at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two. Adeniran warned that prolonged sitting andContinue Reading
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN, Lagos Office, in collaboration with Alpha Designs Nigeria Ltd, has organised a fitness walk to promote healthy living and environmental awareness.Continue Reading
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday held its Lagos operations maiden edition Fitness Walk, bringing together staff, partners and stakeholders to create lasting bond and fraternity among members.Continue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman A Non-Governmental Organisation, The Engraced Ones, has called on governments at all levels to ensure inclusive education and stronger support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the founder of the NGO, Bibora Yinkere, said increased governmentContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) Assessment has identified significant gaps in the availability, quality and utilisation of life-saving maternal and newborn services across Adamawa, Kwara and Sokoto states, hindering mortality reduction efforts nationwide. The report was presented on Friday in Abuja during theContinue 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
By George Adesewa/Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life, describing breast milk as the foundation for healthy growth. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, made the call onContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government has rallied support for Miss Nigeria, Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, as the country’s official representative to the 75th Miss World pageant scheduled to hold in Vietnam on Sept. 5. Speaking at a send-forth reception in Abuja, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, HajiyaContinue Reading
