Nigeria cannot develop if girls are denied education — Minister
By Hadiza Yusuf The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable development if girls are denied education through child marriage and other barriers. She said educating girls was critical to economic growth, poverty reduction, improved public health and national development. The minister spoke on Tuesday in Kano […]
Prostate Care: Grandville introduces 160w laser technology for treatment
…As NMA, Osibogun seek incentives to reverse medical tourism By Ebunoluwa Sessou Grandville Medical Centre, Lagos, has introduced a 160w Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate, HoLEP, system with advanced pulse technology to improve the treatment of benign prostate enlargement and other urinary tract conditions. The technology, unveiled by the Grandville medical group in collaboration […]
NAFDAC records 474 new cases, 821 product seizure entries in eight months
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recorded 474 new cases, 821 product seizure entries and 213 raids between January and August 2026 as it intensified enforcement against suspected violations involving regulated products. The agency also concluded 295 cases, sealed or closed 179 establishments, made 52 arrests and […]
2027: CSOs, Nigerians told to hold politicians accountable
Nigeria Forward, a socio-political group, has urged civil society organisations and Nigerians to hold politicians accountable for their statements and actions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group warned against hate speech, personality attacks and fake news, saying such practices could deepen divisions in the country. Its Co-Convener, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, PhD, made […]
Lawyer faults Akpabio over jail term for suicide attempt
Human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has faulted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his insistence on jail terms for survivors of suicide attempts. In a statement on Wednesday, Olajengbesi said punishing survivors of suicide attempts is counterproductive and may prevent such persons from receiving the help they need for their mental health. Olajengbesi said, “Our leaders […]
The House Had Many Doors
By Shakirat Ayodeji Bioku I grew up in a house where love did not always sit at one table. There were different doors, different rooms, different versions of belonging. As a child, I did not know that a family could carry so many invisible maps. I only knew that some people seemed to know where […]
