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Thick dust haze, mist/fog conditions Tuesday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency said most part of the country would experience dust haze weather conditions on Tuesday.
Cancer: Sahara Group, Dorcas Foundation unveil ‘How Pink Is Your Love’ Campaign
Sahara Group and The Dorcas Cancer Foundation are joining forces to increase awareness of the cancer scourge in a bid to reinforce the role early detection plays in preventing avoidable morbidity and mortality from the disease, which…
JOHESU wants FG to redeem pledges
The Joint Health Sector Union, Federal Medical Centre, Owo chapter, on Monday called on the Federal Government to redeem its pledge of implementing all agreements between them.
JOHESU demands end to alleged injustice on members
The Joint Health Sector Unions, Jos University Teaching Hospital chapter, has called for an end to alleged injustice and marginalisation of its members.
NBA condemns Qur’an desecration in Zamfara
Zamfara State Chapter of Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the reported desecration of the Muslim Holy Book, The Qur’an, in Gusau, and called for thorough investigation to unravel the perpetrators.
Dust haze weather to prevail on Monday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze weather conditions over most parts of the country on Monday.
Buhari pledges first-class healthcare services for cancer patients
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the advanced Cancer treatment centre in Lagos, with a pledge that the model will be replicated across the country to bring quality, first-class healthcare services to cancer patients in Nigeria.
NiMet predicts dust hazy weather Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust hazy weather conditions over most parts of the country, with prospects of morning mist and fog over the coastal cities, on Sunday.
Buhari inaugurates advance cancer treatment centre in Lagos, says it’s promise fulfilled
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday inaugurated the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and Lagos University Teaching Hospital advanced Cancer treatment centre in Lagos, with a pledge to ensure that facilities for the prevention,…
FG renews appointment of Medical Director, FMC Yenagoa
The Federal Government has renewed the appointment of Dr Dennis Allagoa as the Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa, for a second and final term of four years.
NiMet predicts dust haze, partly cloudy weather for Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and partly cloudy weather conditions over most parts of the country with prospect of thundery activities over some southern cities on Saturday.
FG inaugurates working committee on Noma, oral-facial gangrene
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has inaugurated a National Noma Technical Working Committee on the prevention, control and policy implementation of the disease.
NCDC confirms 275 Lassa fever cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Friday confirmed that 275 cases of Lassa fever were recorded since its outbreak in parts of the country.
Sunny, dust haze, partly cloudy weather to prevail on Friday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency cloudy weather conditions over most parts of the country.
FG reiterates commitment to reduce tobacco use in Nigeria
Dr Mangai Malau, Head, Tobacco Control Unit, Federal Ministry of Health, restated the government‘s commitment on Thursday in Abuja at the presentation of “Tobacco Vs the People Survey Report”.
Extreme weather to worsen as both poles melt – Study
The extreme weather patterns of recent weeks will become worse as ice sheets on both poles continue to melt, a new study published on Thursday says.
Expert urges regular check-up to detect cancer
Dr Garuba Yakubu, a Pathologist at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi in Nasarawa State, has emphasised the need for regular checkup against cancer to ensure its early detection.
Shell conducts free medical outreach for elderly in Rivers
The Shell Petroleum Development Company says it plans to provide more medical assistance to the elderly in its host communities.
130 people die of cholera in Zamfara in 2018 – Group
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergency Working Group says no fewer than 130 people died of cholera in the state in 2018, calling on Zamfara government to halt the outbreak.
Partly cloudy, sunny, hazy weather for Thursday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted partly cloudy and dust hazy weather conditions with prospect of thundery activities over most parts of the country on Thursday.