Author: Helen Okechukwu

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Saving One Million Lives Programme for Results (SOMLPforR), is adapting the National Reproductive Health Policy (NRHP) to meet local needs. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Health, aims to improve maternal and child healthcare. The state government noted on their Facebook page on Monday that the workshop held recently saw experts from various sectors to refine the policy. Dr. Mazeedat Erinosho, SOMLPforR Programme Manager, emphasized its role in enhancing family planning, safe motherhood, and adolescent reproductive health. Erinosho stressed the need for training and regulating Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) to reduce…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA) have deepened their collaboration to tackle cybercrime, leading to the recent arrest of 11 suspects involved in online fraud. According to the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), a joint investigation between Nigeria and Japan uncovered a criminal network that targeted Japanese citizens through identity theft, romance scams, and financial fraud. This development was made known during a press briefing held on Monday. The suspects reportedly used social media, particularly Instagram, to deceive victims into sending money, which was then converted into cryptocurrency and transferred to digital wallets…

Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a child trafficking ring in an apartment located at Inland Town, Onitsha, arresting three suspects, including a fake medical doctor. The operation led to the rescuing of ten malnourished children aged between 5 and 8-year-old. Commissioner of Police (CP) Ikioye Orutugu, made this known during a press briefing on Monday. According to him, officers from the 3-3 Divisional Headquarters acted on intelligence and arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie (male), Ifunanya Ogbonna (female), and Daniel Ikebuilo (male), a fake doctor, in the apartment. The police had been monitoring Odinakachukwu following a report of a missing 6-year-old boy…

The Bayelsa State Government, in partnership with the Federal Government and Zipline, has taken a major step to improve healthcare delivery by expanding its medical drone service network. This initiative aims to ensure that remote communities receive essential medicines, vaccines, and emergency medical supplies on time. This development was shared to THE PUNCH on Sunday A new Zipline distribution centre was recently commissioned in Yenagoa, the state capital, by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, and Governor Douye Diri. The facility will serve as a hub for rapid and reliable distribution of medical supplies across Bayelsa,…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified efforts to tackle illegal waste recycling and scavenging across the state, warning property owners against allowing such activities on their premises. LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the agency had noticed a rise in unregulated sorting, dumping, and trading of recyclables, which not only defaces the city but also poses environmental hazards. Read Also: Lagos reaffirms commitment to youth development “LAWMA has observed a rising trend of indiscriminate waste sorting, dumping, and trading of recyclables in unauthorised locations. These activities violate the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a trans-border drug network, arresting four individuals and seizing large quantities of illegal substances in multiple operations. On 27 January, NDLEA intercepted a Sienna bus on Nasarawa-Toto road in Keffi, arresting Zahradeen Adamu, 27 and Abubakar Usman, 44 for smuggling 190,960 tramadol pills from Onitsha to Yola. Another Sienna, driven by Abba Usman, 48, was also stopped. Supplier Kingsley Mbaeri was arrested in Onitsha, and two vehicles were seized. On 4 February, NDLEA officers stopped a bus from Onitsha at Abaji checkpoint, arresting Chimezie Henry Ojingwa aged 32 with methamphetamine, Loud,…

On 14 February, marking Valentine’s Day, NEW DAILY PRIME was at the Love Garden located in the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) to get various responses from students and people found around the community. Some believe that it was a day to remember, while others believe it was a day to show love beyond family relatives.

Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14, traces its origins to Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who defied Emperor Claudius II’s orders by secretly marrying soldiers. Imprisoned and later executed for his actions, Valentine became a symbol of love and sacrifice. Although there are several accounts of marking this day as a symbol of love to be celebrated. Over time, the day evolved from a religious commemoration to a worldwide celebration of romance, kindness, and generosity. However, in today’s economic climate, many Nigerians interpret Valentine’s Day differently—some see it as a time to express love within their means, transcends romance,…

The Delta State Police Command and Nigerian Air Force authorities are investigating a recent altercation between their personnel, which they described as an embarrassing incident. Commissioner of Police (CP) Olufemi Abaniwonda, reaffirmed the strong working relationship between security agencies in the state and assured that measures are being put in place to prevent a recurrence. This was contained in a statement shared by Edafe Bright, the police spokesperson on Thursday through their Facebook page. The incident occurred between officers of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) and Air Force personnel stationed at the Jeddo base in Okpe Local Government Area. According…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through the support of the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), has provided 3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to Nigeria to boost maternal health. The healthcare products were donated by Kirk Humanitarian. However, with 12 million pregnancies annually, wider MMS availability is essential. Nigeria faces a high maternal mortality rate (1,047 deaths per 100,000 live births), with many babies born underweight or prematurely. Micronutrient deficiencies in iron, zinc, Vitamin A, and folate significantly contribute to poor maternal and child health, as revealed by the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey (2024). read Also:…