WHO says eradicating malaria feasible, but first aim is to get funds, political will
Eradicating malaria is biologically feasible and a lofty aim, the World Health Organisation said on Friday, but the focus for now should be getting the funds, tools and political will…
Nigeria makes history, becomes first country to approve biotech cowpea -Report
Nigeria has made history by becoming the first country in the world to approve biotech cowpea, thereby adding a new biotech crop to the global biotech basket. This is according…
Over 2,000 under 5 children cured of severe acute malnutrition in Nasarawa – Agency
The Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) has said that 2,637 children under five years had been cured of Severe Acute Malnutrition since 2018. Dr Mohammad Adis, Executive…
3 Unilag students invent flood level caution device to save motorists, road users
Three University of Lagos students have invented a vehicular road advance electronic flood level caution device for detection of water levels on major roads. The inventors are postgraduate students of…
Sokoto lawmaker abducted by suspected hoodlums
Aminu Magaji Bodai A member representing Denge/Shuni State Constituency at the Sokoto state House of Assembly, Aminu Magaji Bodai has been kidnapped by suspected hoodlums. A close relation of the…
NCDC confirms 14 Cholera cases in Adamawa
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 83 suspected cases of cholera in three local government areas in Adamawa. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said in…
Declare state of emergency on waste management, open-defecation –Â UNICEF urges Kano GovtÂ
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, to declare state of emergency on waste management and open defecation in the state. Stella Okafor-Terver,…
Boko Haram ransacks Borno villages as army withdraws
Villagers from two local governments in Borno State; Gubio and Magumeri are now hiding in bushes following a night of terror launched by Boko Haram insurgents. The insurgents had gained…
Nigeria’s three-year milestone takes Africa towards polio eradication
Nigeria marked three years free of endemic wild polio on Wednesday, with health officials saying the nation’s progress in fighting the crippling viral disease could result in the whole of…
Four key ministers to watch in Buhari’s cabinet
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in a new cabinet, three months after starting his second term as leader of the country with Africa’s biggest economy. Here are some…