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ALGON president urges youth to shun alcoholism, kidnapping

On: March 7, 2021

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The President, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr David Alabi, has advised youths to shun alcoholism, banditry and kidnapping that disturb the peace, economy and security of the country. Alabi gave the advice on Saturday in Abuja when he received an award from the NorthernContinue Reading

Nigeria reports 195 new COVID-19 infections, total now 158,237

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: Health

By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 195 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 158,237. The public health agency disclosed this on its official Twitter handle. It said that 10 deaths were recorded in the dayContinue Reading

NHIS achieves 60% of Presidential Action Points in 1 year – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: Health

By Cecilia Ologunagba Prof. Nasir Sambo, Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says he has achieved six out of 10 Presidential Action Points given to him in August 2019, when he assumed duty. Speaking at the Informal Engagement with Health Correspondents in Kaduna, on Saturday, said he wasContinue Reading

No side effects of COVID-19 Vaccine on Buhari, Osinbajo – Presidency

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 6, 2021

In: Health

Presidency reassures Nigerians on safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine administered on President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday.Continue Reading

Don’t deter women from reaching peak of leadership, careers – NMA

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 6, 2021

In: Health

By Esenvosa Izah The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has cautioned against various biases and stereotypes that could deter women from reaching their peak of leadership, careers or businesses. Its Chairman, Dr Adetunji Adenekan, and Secretary, Dr Ime Okon, made the call in a statement they jointly signed in Lagos onContinue Reading

COVID-19: ECOWAS recommends compensation for vaccine side effects, injury

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 6, 2021

In: Health

ECOWAS Vaccine Taskforce has recommended compensation for citizens who suffer side effects or injury from the COVID-19 vaccination.Continue Reading

Institute calls on FG to regulate herbal medicine, check quackery

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 6, 2021

In: Education, Health

Mr Abu Ibn-Saheed, Director, International Institute of Islamic Therapy in Nigeria, has called on government to regulate traditional herbal medicine practice in Nigeria .Continue Reading

UNESCO, Japan to empower Nigerian women, girls in marginalised communities

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 6, 2021

In: Health

Japan and NESCO have agreed to empower Nigerian women and girls in marginalised communities in the country.Continue Reading

Bauchi Govt, UNICEF, others renovate 20 PHCs in Toro LGA

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 6, 2021

In: Health

By Ayinde Olaide The Bauchi State Government has renovated 20 Primary Healthcare Centres in Toro Local Government Area of the state. Gov. Bala Mohammed, stated this in Toro on Saturday, during the projects inspection visit to Magama Gumau Primary HealthCare Centre, one of the centres recently renovated in the area.Continue Reading

NMA trains members on entrepreneurship skill in Nasarawa

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 6, 2021

In: Health

By Sunday John The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has begun entrepreneurship training programme for its members on sustainable income economic after retirement. Dr Sabo Emmanuel, the State’s NMA Chairman at the training in Lafia, said the initiative was aimed at securing better living conditions for Continue Reading

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