By Franca Ofili The Federal Government said it would collaborate with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to educate Nigerians about the law protecting victims of gunshot injuries. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), said this in Abuja on Wednesday during the signing ceremony of a MemorandumContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Transporters For Tinubu 2027 Support Group on Thursday conducted eye screenings and drug sensitisation for transport operators in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its National Coordinator, Mr Segun Obayendo, who spoke at the opening of the programme at the Jabi Park in Abuja, said the initiativeContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi A coalition of civil society organisation (CSOs) has stressed the need for public awareness and advocacy that will enhance necessary reforms before the 2027 general elections. The CSOs, including ActionAid, Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION) and Nigeria Civil Society SituationContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has embarked on community sensitisation in FCT communities to dispel myths and encourage early medical checks for children. Ms Kemi Adekanye, Founder of OkapiCCF, said the outreach formed part of activities marking the organisation’s 10th anniversary and the 2026 International ChildhoodContinue Reading
Stakeholders in the health and defence community on Friday said cancer was not a death sentence and emphasised that proactive screening, screening and timely access to care are critical.Continue Reading
By France Ofili Uchendu Nwabara, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Stephens Family Autism Centre, Abuja, has warned Nigerian families about the dangers of delaying early intervention for children showing signs of autism. Nwabara gave the warning in Abuja on Sunday, in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that arises when both parents carry the sickle cell gene, creating a 25 per cent chance of transmitting the disease to their offspring with each pregnancy. Globally, an estimated 400,000 babies are bornContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Rotaract Club of Omole-Golden, Lagos, says it has concluded plans for its maiden fashion show to raise awareness on sickle cell, cancer, HIV/AIDS and polio. The club’s Co-Project Chair for Disease Prevention and Treatment, Daniella Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. TheContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Autism awareness has gained huge global attention in recent years. However, in Africa, progress remains hindered by widespread misconceptions, stigma, and limited access to essential services. While efforts are being made to address these challenges, much remains to be done to ensureContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Dr Susan Ake, the Managing Director of Lifesquare Leadership Initiative (LLI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called for increased awareness on rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). She made the call while fielding questions from journalists during distribution of food items organised by LLI, in collaborationContinue Reading
