Author: Helen Okechukwu

The Kwara State Government has directed all staff under its local government payroll to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) at designated centrer across the 16 local government Council secretariats. The statement was shared on Thursday via the Facebook page of the state government. In a statement signed by Alhaji Umar Danladi Shero, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Local Government Service Commission and the Local Government Pension Board, he clarified that the exercise is not aimed at targeting or punishing any staff member. Instead, it is intended to accurately document staff numbers and gather necessary…

The Health Commissioner of Borno State, Prof. Baba Mallam Gana has called for collaboration among public ministries across Nigeria with the aim of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for its citizens. Prof. Gana made this call during their 65th National Council on Health (NCH), organized by the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health. The theme for this 65th NCH was “Accelerating Pathways for Universal Health Coverage: Strategies for 2030 Success.” This development was made known via a statement shared on X on Thursday, noting the urgency to achieve this health scheme and Sustainable…

Ladies who are diagnosed with hirsutism have excessive facial, chest, along with back hair growth. While the presence of body hair is normal for all genders, hirsutism is often associated with underlying hormonal imbalances or medical conditions. Research from International Journal of Women’s Dermatology tilted ‘Endocrine Evaluation Of Hirsutism’ revealed that hirsutism is an endocrine disorder that affects 5 to 10% of reproductive-age women in the population. Although hirsutism affects but is difficult to be noticed, it is noted that this medical condition is common among dark-skinned individuals. However, in children, hirsutism is a sign of precocious puberty, which means…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday announced the uncovering of illegal alcohol packaging operators at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. The regulatory body revealed that during raiding, about 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages were seized. The information disclosed that approximately ₦2 billion worth of goods were confiscated. The anti-food agency said the seized items in the shared documents was used for the production of unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products for the public. “During the raid, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has ramped up enforcement across the state, sealing off Ile Iyan, a business place located on Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, for violating waste disposal rules. The agency has also launched a major crackdown on illegal cart pushers to address growing environmental concerns. Speaking on the action via their X page on Wednesday, LAWMA’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, revealed that the facility was shut down due to reckless waste disposal practices. Gbadegesin said, “Our operatives discovered evidence of Ile Iyan’s waste disposal at an illegal dumpsite near Aje Comprehensive High School’s…

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has issued a dismissal letter to Ohieku Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSO), Otukpo, Benue State over misconduct. This decision came after Salami allegedly took illegal actions, “including the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures.” The announcement of the sacked lPro-Chancellor was dated on Wednesday. According to Punch, the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folashade Boriowo, noted that despite calls for the unlawful suspension to be revoked, Salami refused to comply. Moreover, Salami resorted to…

As the fight against illegal drug usage continues, the authority of Kenya and its United State (US) partners has united to fight against narcotic abuse among Kenyans. Kenya’s Delegation on Cooperation and Partnership in combating drug abuse, led by Mr. Mohamed Amin, Director of Criminal Investigations, met with Mr. George Papadopoulos, Principal Deputy Administrator of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to discuss strategies for tackling narcotics. The meeting was held on Wednesday. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the challenges of drug sale, distribution, and consumption. The U.S. pledged to support Kenya by providing training, resources, and strategic…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first Mpox vaccine, Lc16m8, for children to combat the increasing rate of the viral disease. The authorized drug was approved under “emergency use” and prescribed for children aged one and above. The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday acknowledged the drugs will be granted for usage. The WHO expressed, “This decision is expected to facilitate increased and timely access to vaccines in communities where Mpox outbreaks are surging.” Save the Children recently reported a sharp rise in Mpox cases among children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a surge of over…

Health experts and stakeholders have emphasized the importance of proper nutrition in promoting a healthy society, highlighting ignorance, not poverty, as the root cause of malnutrition. Speaking during the launch of the Nutrition Support Centre (NSC) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr. Titilayo Falade of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) stressed the economic and social toll of malnutrition, saying, “It affects health, raises medical costs, and impacts GDP.” Experts attributed the root cause of malnutrition among children to poverty. Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, represented by Bolaji Ayoola, noted that healthy mothers are…

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, says the state health ministry will work closely with the Federal Health Ministry to enforce a free Caesarean Section (S-C) for all expecting mothers. Dr. Filani said this development will boost maternal healthcare services in public facilities in the state as he lauded the Federal Government’s policy of free C-S. While flagging the off-refresher training of frontline health workers under the aegis of Ekiti State Health Vanguards on Monday, he made this declaration. The training aims to improve the competency of healthcare workers in the state. The chairman of the Forum…