Author: Helen Okechukwu

To prevent the emergence of disease outbreaks in Ondo State, the state Chairman of the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Sanitarian Funke Babajide, has called for proper waste disposal among residents. This call was made during a one-day sensitization workshop held on Wednesday, centered on the socio-economic implications of indiscriminate waste dumping along motorway and key areas in Akure. During the program, the Chairman of the Ondo State Waste Management Authority (OSWMA), Mrs. Yinka Alabi, sought collective collaboration from stakeholders to achieve a conducive environment. She highlighted the effects of improper waste disposal in the state, which include an…

After the death of Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a Canada-based Nigerian doctor, on 26 January, his ex-wife Suzzette Chibuogu has broken her silence, called for a change of narrative as she denied a link to her husband death. The NEW DAILY PRIME reported on 2 February that the 36-year-old cardiologist, Dr. Erinne, who hailed from Anambra, allegedly committed suicide. A Facebook influencer, Clayton Udoh, claimed that the late cardiologist committed suicide after he was ordered by the court to pay $15,000 monthly for child support fees. To this end, the ex-wife of the late Dr. Erinne took to her Instagram page…

The Ogun State Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into a tragic accident that claimed the life of one person and injured six others on February 4. The accident involved a Lexus ES 350 and a Zafira 1.8 Space Wagon after both vehicles collided. Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson of the command, said in document shared on Wednesday, the incident occurred along the Abeokuta/Ibadan highway, near Ajobo village, at about 14:30 hours. Narrating further, an eyewitness explained that the tragic incident was a result of reckless driving by Abiodun Michael, 26, who drove the Lexus ES 350, and Popoola…

The Federal Government (FG), through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has restructured the National Nuclear Medicine Technical Working Group (NM-TWG) as part of the 2025 World Cancer Day initiatives. In the statement shared on their X page, it noted that the move reinforces FG commitment to improving cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The 2025 theme, “United by Unique: United in Our Goals, Unique in Our Needs,” highlights collective efforts while addressing distinct healthcare challenges. The Ministry aims to bridge cancer care gaps with targeted strategies. Key stakeholders attendees are Nuclear Medicine experts, regulatory bodies, research institutions, civil society,…

Concerning the rise in cancer cases, the Rivers State chapter of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has called for collective approaches to tackle the leading cause of death globally. Marking the 2025 World Cancer Day, themed “United by Unique,” the state APHPN Chairman, Dr. Aloni Alali, through a statement signed by the Assistant Secretary, Dr. Siene Orogun, highlighted the need to provide essential healthcare services to cancer patients as the fight continues. In a call for partnership among healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and communities, he noted that cancer, being a complex disease, can be tackled when…

Following the confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the nation has begun its first-ever vaccine trial after one person died and 40 contacts were placed under surveillance. It was reported by New Daily Prime that a 34-year-old nurse died from the Sudan species of the virus last week. The virus was detected on January 30. The vaccine, donated by the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), a global non-profit organization, was administered to isolated individuals on Monday. Working tirelessly for four-day, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, principal investigators from Makerere University and the Uganda…

A non-profit organisation, Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), in partnership with the United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Mission, has commenced the first phase of training secondary school teachers across various school districts. The training, which commenced on Monday at the America Corners, Ikeja, Lagos State, has a five-year approval from the state Ministry of Education to integrate emergency response skills into the secondary school curriculum. Targeting over 1,000 teachers within 90 days, the organisation seeks to train 50 teachers across six education districts, respectively, with the basic skills on emergency response skills under the Train-the-Trainer (TOT) model to ensure community and student…

Marking World Cancer Day 2025 today and the loss of three albinos a few days ago, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to include free skin cancer treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to prevent a high mortality rate. Appealing to the FG, the President of AAN, Dr. Bisi Bamishe, explained the impact of this crisis on the community of persons with albinism and called for adequate access to medical attention and preventive measures, including the incorporation of dermatological check-ups into the health insurance scheme. The call to action aligns with the…

The planned strike that was scheduled to take place on 4 February has been suspended after the leadership of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and joint agency-based unions reached an agreement. The unions comprise the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), and Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE). The union representatives made this announcement during a media briefing in Abuja on Monday following an agreement reached between national and branch officers of the unions and…

Effort to traffic arms and initiate some new members into a cult group known as Aye Confraternity, the security operative in the Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three suspected gang members. At around 8 pm, the police operative attached to Anaku Divisional Headquarters during a stop-and-search operation along Anaku/Omor Junction on Sunday intercepted eight suspects riding on motorcycles. As the search continued, they all took to their heels. Immediately, the police swung into action and went after eight of them. After a long chase, out of the eight suspects, three were apprehended. The three male suspects are Okafor Chibike,…