Health workers’ union under the umbrella of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 12-day-old strike after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday. JOHESU National Vice President,…
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World Environment Day: Prioritise investment in environmental migration – IOM
by James Davies
Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Director General of International Organization for Migration, Antonio Vitorino has urged world leaders to invest heavily in environmental migration, lamenting that disasters are increasing in frequency and…
Health & Food
Taking drugs without water dangerous, may damage oesophagus – Pharmacist warns
by James Davies
Angela Onwuzoo A community pharmacist, Dr. Samuel Adekola says it is very dangerous to take medications, particularly capsules without water, warning that doing so can make them get stuck in…
Dayo Oyewo Sweden has officially declared sex as a sport and is set to host its first-ever sex competition. Tagged ‘European Sex Championship’ participants are expected to engage in sex…
Health & Food
Unemployment, insecurity exacerbating Nigeria’s mental health issues – Scholar
by James Davies
The Head, Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr. Olakunle Olawunmi, has blamed increasing mental health issues among Nigerians on unemployment and insecurity. He also…
Health & Food
Avoid indiscriminate disposal of plastic wastes, ministry tells Gombe residents
by James Davies
Chima Azubuike The Gombe State Ministry of Environment and Forest Resources, on Monday, commemorated ‘World Environment Day’ with a call on residents to avoid indiscriminate dumping of plastic wastes. Permanent…
Health & Food
Avoid indiscriminate disposable of plastic wastes, environment ministry tells Gombe residents
by James Davies
Chima Azubuike The Gombe State Ministry of Environment and Forest Resources, on Monday, commemorated ‘World Environment Day’ with a call on residents to avoid indiscriminate dumping of plastic wastes. Permanent…
The United Nations Children’s Fund says it is mobilising resources to improve access to quality education for poor and vulnerable children in Kaduna State. UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms.…
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Don’t hide, showcase children with disabilities, foundation tells parents
by James Davies
Naomi Chima Parents have been urged not to hide their children with disabilities, but to bring them out and showcase their abilities. The appeal was made by the founder of…
By Rotimi Agbana The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revoked the sale of Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital allegedly sold by the previous administration. This was disclosed in a tweet…