Author: Helen Okechukwu

An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reportedly been shot by a man in a police uniform in Lagos. The official is said to sustained injuring. The tragic incident occurred today when a team from the Lagos Sector Command of the FRSC embarked on an enforcement and implementation exercise launched nationwide to clamp down on fake number plates. Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, declined to comment on the incident but urged journalists to be patient in order to determine the cause of the incident. Read Also: FRSC moves against fake diplomatic, unauthorized number plates Although…

Former House of Representatives member Dakuku Peterside has criticized the plan to restart oil exploration in Ogoni, Rivers State. Oil exploration in the region was halted in the early 1990s due to public unrest, environmental degradation, and other controversies. In a February 5 interview with Channels TV, the former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) emphasized that key issues must be addressed before resuming operations. Peterside shared his concerns two weeks after President Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike met privately with Ogoni leaders, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Read Also: Plans afoot to restart oil…

Eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM), which leaves millions of girls and women with lifelong physical, emotional, and psychological scars, has led to a global call for collective action from health organizations. By 2030, an estimated 27 million more girls will be affected if the issue is ignored. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their commitment to halting this harmful practice, describing it as a violation of human rights. A report noted that more than 230 million girls and women are currently suffering from the consequences of…

Ensuring and combating the emergence of the Lassa fever surge in the state has led the Ondo State Government to upgrade and equip the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) centre. In collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN), the completed laboratory facility will assist the testing centre located at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo. The handover ceremony was held on Thursday at the Public Health Laboratory Centre, Reference Hospital, Igbatoro Road, Akure. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Adeniran Ikuomola, confirmed over 400 suspected Lassa fever cases were recorded along with 100 cases since the recent outbreak in the state. During…

Over 17 children have reportedly died in a fire outbreak at Tsangaya School (Almajiri school), injuring 16 others in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. In an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Mannir Haidara, the chairperson of Kaura-Namoda Local Government, confirmed the incident, stating that more details would be shared later. Speaking to a TV station, a resident of the community, Abdul Bello, said the tragic incident occurred at the study center of Mallam Ghali. The fire, which started late Tuesday night, raged for four hours and became more severe due to corn and millet stalks stored on…

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…