The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted about one hundred thousand (100,000) bottles of codeine syrup weighing 15,325kilograms at the Onne seaport, Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Southern Nigeria.The Director Media and Advocacy N…
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Obaseki approves redeployment of all health workers in local councils
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the transfer of all Primary Health Care Staff of the Local Government Service Commission to the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, as part of ongoing reforms to improve access to quality healthcare services across the state. In a statement, Secretary to […]
Edo Govt. Reminded On The Need To Plant Trees at ERA/FoEN Event
BENIN CITY- A panelist, Mr Austin Osakue has called on the Edo State Government led by Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to actualize on its vision of planting ten million trees to maintain the equilibrium of the natural environment during the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) organized 2021,World Environment Day, with the theme,”Ecosystem Restoration.” […]
Ending HIV in children is way off target: where to focus action now
World leaders have recently, under the auspices of the United Nations, renewed their commitment to ending AIDS. The new phase offers much needed hope for the future, provided the commitments made are fulfilled. The adopted political declaration and its recommendations offer strategies for ending mother-to-child transmission of HIV and paediatric AIDS. They also address inequalities faced by […]
COVID-19: Oyo EOC Sensitises Residents On Vaccine Misconceptions
The Oyo State Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has appealed to residents of the state to take the COVID-19 vaccine in order to curb the spread of the virus, despite ongoing public misconceptions about the vaccine.Speaking at an interactive session wit…
COVID-19: Nigeria Confirms 102 New Cases
Nigeria has recorded 102 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of persons who have tested positive in the country to 166,918The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this via its website.According to the NCDC as of 8th June, 16…
Association Demands Investigation Into Gulak’s Murder
The North East Development Association, NEDA in Nigeria has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the killing of Barrister Ahmad Gulak, in Owerri, Imo State on May 30, 2021.The Association in a statement in Abuja condemned the killing of Barriste…
“We Must Eliminate HIV/AIDS By 2030” – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a renewed global action to decisively address the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic in the African region and eliminate the disease by 2030.The President stated…
About 97 Bodies Recovered From Kebbi Boat Accident – Governor Bagudu
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state says no fewer than 97 bodies have been recovered from the recent boat mishap at Warrah, Ngaski Local Government Area of the state. Bagudu stated this in Birnin Kebbi when he received a delegation of members of House of Representatives on a condolence visit to the people and government […]
Nasarawa: Coalition Of Health Professionals Commence Indefinite Strike
The Coalition of Nasarawa State health professionals Association (CNSHPA) has commenced an indefinite strike action to press home its demands for better welfare. Spokesperson of CNSHPA who doubles as Chairman, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Mr. Kyari Caleb disclosed while briefing newsmen in Lafia the State Capital. He noted that the decision to […]