FG set to kick-off campaign against open defecation Nov 19
…commends Jigawa State for attaining 2nd ODF status …as Jigawa initiates bill to ban open defecation By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Wednesday, disclosed readiness to kick-off campaign against open defecation on November 19, 2019. This was made known by the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu, in a statement signed by […]
Childhood Cancer: Early Presentation Saves Lives
By Gabriel Olawale Nigerian cancer experts have expressed concern over the late presentation of patients living with cancer in Nigeria. According to them, early presentation, follow up treatment as well as getting the needed support will increase survival rates of persons living with cancer in the country. A Haematology Oncologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, […]
Ondo doctors to build 59-bed health clinic in Akure
By Chinelo Azike Medical doctors in Ondo State have unveiled plans to build a 59-bed health clinic in Akure, the state capital as part of activities geared towards ensuring access to healthcare in the state. Disclosing this to Vanguard, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr Wale Oke, explained that the planned […]
Community pharmacists worry over exposure of Nigerians to falsified medicines
By Gabriel Olawale Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Lagos has expressed concern over the alarming rate at which Nigerians are exposed to falsified medicines and expired drugs due to weak legislation on pharmacy matters in Nigeria. Lagos State Chairman of the Association, Pharm Olabanji Obideyi said that the situation had been worsened due […]
FG reiterates commitment to security, quality education
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, on Monday, pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to provide security and quality education for youths in the country. Mr. Odutayo Oluseyi, the Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the minister spoke during […]
MASSACRE: Asaba community may institute criminal charges against perpetrators 52 years after
By Festus Ahon – Asaba President-General, Asaba Development Union, ADU, Prof Epiphany Azinge, on Sunday said they may institute criminal charges against those who killed their people during the October 7, 1967, massacre in Asaba. Fielding questions from journalists shortly after the commemoration of the 52 years anniversary of the Asaba massacre, Azinge said the […]
