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Health

February 11, 2024

Kano CP warns residents against assaulting medical personnel

Mr Suleiman commended the police commissioner for timely intervention in saving doctors from assault.

Kano CP Hussaini Gumel
February 10, 2024

AFCON Final: Lagos government advises residents to prioritise well-being

The advice followed reported deaths from heart attacks that trailed the semi-finals of the Super Eagles match at the ongoing AFCON.

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
February 9, 2024

NAFDAC penalises Abuja pizza outlets for using expired ingredients

The NAFDAC official added that the two outlets used deep ham slices to prepare their pizzas.

NAFDAC officials (Photo credit : Radio nigeria)
February 9, 2024

Nigerians with heart conditions warned against watching AFCON final

Reports said about four Nigerians died while watching the Eagles’ semi-final match against South Africa on Wednesday.

Super Eagles celebrating
February 8, 2024

Adamawa, UNICEF train 2,260 adolescents on GBV

The trainees will be deployed to 21 LGAs in Adamawa to use the knowledge acquired to mobilise 2,203 adolescents.

Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and UNICEF
February 7, 2024

Council inducts 16 medical doctors at Igbinedion varsity

The vice-chancellor described the ceremony as a momentous occasion.

Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
February 7, 2024

FRC certifies N1.096 billion projects in Anambra’s Federal Medical Centre

FRC began verification of the federal government’s N2.9 trillion capital projects across the country on Monday.

Victor Muruako
February 7, 2024

Plateau Massacre: U.S. group treats 2,600 widows for trauma

ABC’s gesture was part of its ongoing Ambassadors Cup Bearers programme, which commenced on January 18 and will end on Thursday.

Mass burial photo used to illustrate Plateau Massacre (Credit: Sahara Reporters)
February 7, 2024

Oncologist tasks Nigerians on early cancer screening

The expert said most cancer cases in Nigeria were detected late because people don’t do screening.

Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos (Credit: FMC)
February 6, 2024

TUC, FOBTOB condemn NAFDAC’s shutdown of factories producing alcohol in sachets

In 2018, NAFDAC issued a directive to stop the production of alcoholic beverages and drinks in sachets and bottles below 200ml starting January 31, 2024.

Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the ban of alcohol in sachets