Prisons not Tuberculosis hotbeds, says NCoS
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has rejected as misleading and inaccurate a report published by a newspaper which alleged that custodial facilities are now hotbeds for Tuberculosis. Reacting in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Service Spokesman, CSC Jane Osuji said the publication failed to reflect the true state of tuberculosis […]
Catholic priest slumps, dies while delivering homily
The Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Rev. Fr. Stephen Chukwuma, has reportedly slumped and died while delivering a homily.
Why Nigerian youths must prioritise blood pressure control
In spite of concerted efforts, including partnerships to stamp out hypertension, otherwise known as High Blood Pressure (BP) in Nigeria, stakeholders are worried it still kills thousands of people particularly young adults. A report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that no fewer than 1.3 billion adults globally live with hypertension, with nearly half unaware […]
Troops neutralise over 23 bandits in Kano-Katsina onslaught
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised 23 bandits following coordinated attacks in Kano State between Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, reinforcing the effectiveness of ongoing intelligence-led operations in the region. A credible military source told Newsmen that troops engaged bandits in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas (LGAs) after being alerted to their location […]
25 dead, 14 missing in Yobe boat mishap
No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state.
SERAP to Tinubu: Probe missing N128bn in power ministry, NBET now
SERAP said, “Anyone suspected to be responsible should face prosecution as appropriate, if there is sufficient admissible evidence.
