Database for private guards ‘ll enhance security- Interior Minister By Yahaya Isah The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the establishment of a database for private security guards will enhance national security. The minister stated this at the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Nigeria Private Guards Industry, on Tuesday inContinue Reading

West African traditional, religious leaders pledge to end GBV, harmful practices By Justina Auta West Africa traditional and faith leaders have pledged to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional practices affecting women and girls, especially at the community level. They made the commitment at a summit organised byContinue Reading

  By Yetunde Fatungase/ Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for collaborative efforts against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection among girls and women in the country. Dr Ijeoma Agbo, UNICEF Health Specialist, made the call during a two-day media dialogue on HPV vaccine on Tuesday in Lagos.Continue Reading

  By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra  Government in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO) have stepped up healthcare facilities monitoring to eliminate quackery and improve quality healthcare services delivery to residents. Dr Afam Obidike, the state’s Commissioner for Health, at the official launch of the Health Facility Monitoring and AccreditationContinue Reading