Friday, October 23, 2026

Health

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
February 6, 2024

Stakeholders laud UNICEF’s interventions to end FGM in Imo

Some stakeholders in Imo have lauded UNICEF for its sustained community interventions to end female genital mutilation.

Female Genital Mutilation
February 6, 2024

Delta government decries indiscriminate dumping of refuse

DSCTDA urged residents to cultivate the habit of keeping their environments clean to make them habitable for everyone.

Refuse dump
February 6, 2024

NAFDAC seals off Sokoto bakery over repackaging, poor sanitation

The NAFDAC coordinator in Sokoto, Garba Adamu, said Tuesday that the unregistered bakery was shut with assistance from security men.

Mojisola Adeyeye
February 6, 2024

Enugu residents bemoan high cost, scarcity of water

They said tanker drivers had increased the price of water.

February 6, 2024

King’s cancer ‘caught early,’ says Sunak, wishes him full recovery

Mr Sunak said he was left shocked and sad when he heard about the king’s cancer diagnosis.

King Charles III
February 6, 2024

Cancer: Expert advises Nigerians to increase intake of fruits, vegetables

“The rising cases of cancer in Nigeria and the world at large are alarming and worrisome over the years.’’

Fruits photo
February 6, 2024

Don advocates increased budgetary allocation to health sector

The lecturer advised the Federal Government to adopt the minimum standard stated by the World Health Organisation.

WHO
February 6, 2024

NAFDAC bans alcohol in sachets

The NAFDAC DG said that alcoholic products had a negative impact on the youth.

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