Author: Helen Okechukwu

No fewer than 127,550 children aged between zero and 59 months are being targeted for vaccination as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government, commenced a seven-day mass immunisation exercise in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The exercise, which was flagged off in Tilde Ward, is aimed at tackling polio-related diseases, reducing child mortality and preventing other vaccine-preventable illnesses, according to the Local Immunisation Officer (LIO), Toro LGA, Musa Danladi. Danladi said the choice of Tilde Ward for the flag-off was due to its history of vaccine non-compliance, noting that the exercise…

In an historical miles stone, Rivers State has emerged as the South-South Zonal Leader in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Primary Healthcare (PHC) Leadership Awards, marking the third consecutive year the state has topped the zone for outstanding performance in primary healthcare delivery. The recognition was announced at a ceremony held at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja according to the post shared on Saturday. It indicated that the event was organised by the NGF in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), with support from the…

Rates of pancreatic cancer among women under the age of 25 have risen by as much as 200% since  1990s, a worrying trend that has intensified concerns among oncologists as scientists uncover possible links between oral health and the deadly disease. New research from the NYU School of Medicine suggests that bacteria and fungi living in the mouth may play a significant role in increasing the risk of pancreatic cancer, lending fresh urgency to efforts aimed at early detection and prevention. Scientists believe harmful microbes originating in the mouth can travel through saliva and reach the pancreas, potentially triggering cancerous…

Rivers State has recorded 54 cases of violence against children within school premises and 15 deaths linked to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in 2025, raising fresh concerns over the safety of pupils across the state. The figures were disclosed by the Coordinator of the Rivers State Response Team on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), Mr Tombari Dumka-Kote, during a programme titled “Brushes for Justice: Young Voices, Powerful Message – Art for a World Without Violence,” organised by Amaclare Connect Initiative in Port Harcourt. Dumka-Kote said the reported cases reflected a worrying trend of sexual exploitation, abuse and physical…

The Federal Government (FG) on Friday inaugurated 11 major projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, signalling a significant boost to medical education and healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony was attended by notable dignitaries, including former Osun State Governor Adebisi Akande, the state Commissioner for Education Dipo Eluwole, the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedokun, and the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, highlighted the government’s commitment to expanding medical training institutions and enhancing clinical learning environments. He said the new facilities,…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed that vaccines do not cause autism, releasing new analysis that strengthens decades of scientific evidence while celebrating the transformative impact of global childhood immunisation. In its latest review, the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) concluded that no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), dispelling a persistent myth that has fuelled vaccine hesitancy around the world. The findings, discussed by the Committee on 27 November 2025, examined 31 high-quality studies conducted between 2010 and 2025 across multiple countries. Read Also: NCS elevates 13 senior officers; CGC urges mentorship, integrity…

A routine Thursday morning turned tragic in Port Harcourt the capital of Rivers State after a section of an ageing residential building gave way and crushed a mother of three to death on Nwachukwu Street, Mile 2 Diobu. The victim, Mrs Uwana Dennis, originally from Akwa Ibom State, was reportedly going about her activities at about 10:30 a.m. when the collapsing structure struck her with such force that neighbours said she stood no chance of survival. Witnesses described the scene as horrifying, noting that the impact from the falling debris left the woman severely injured. Read Also: Two-storey building collapses in…

Lagos State Permanent Secretary, Office of Internal Audit (OIA), Mrs Monsurat Alaka, has affirmed that internal auditors remain the backbone of institutional integrity in Lagos State. She stressed that public trust and government efficiency depend heavily on their commitment to accountability and professionalism. Speaking during her maiden meeting with auditors in the state public service, Mrs Alaka highlighted the central role auditors play in safeguarding public resources, ensuring compliance, and strengthening governance processes across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Read Also: Lagos not for ‘political apprentices’, APC tells ADC However, she emphasised that the work of internal auditors forms the foundation…

Lagos State has intensified efforts to curb rising drug experimentation among teenagers, launching a comprehensive sensitisation campaign for secondary school students and youths in Agege, following a recent study showing that 13.6% of students have tried drugs while 6.9% are active users. The two-day programme, organised by the Lagos State Interministerial Drug Abuse Control Committee (LSIDACC) in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), was held recently at the Oba Sanni Komolafe Youth Centre, Agege, according to the post shared on Thursday. With the theme, “Drugs/Substance Abuse and You: What Every Young Person Should Know,” the campaign sought…

Lagos State has announced firm measures to ensure that perpetrators of technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence face justice, unveiling a new policy framework designed to curb the growing wave of online abuse. The Lagos State Policy Framework on Technology-Facilitated Sexual and Gender-Based Violence was introduced on Wednesday at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, bringing together senior government officials, judicial officers, law enforcement authorities, technology regulators, civil society groups and youth organisations. While welcoming the participants, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, warned that harmful behaviour online was increasingly mirroring real-world risks. She…