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Kosofe Chairman Urges Early Cancer Detection Among Women

Lagos: Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, has urged women to embrace early detection as a vital means of preventing the spread of cancer. Speaking on Monday during a one-day sensitisation programme for female council staff, Ogunlewe stressed the importance of self-awareness and regular medical check-ups. According to News Agency […]

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Woman Faces Court for Allegedly Posting Defamatory Images on TikTok

Lagos: A civil servant named Mojisola Benson appeared before the Ogudu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State for allegedly disseminating images of another woman on social media platforms, accusing her of having an affair with her husband. Benson, who lives in the Ifako area of Gbagada, Lagos, faces a charge of breach of peace, to which […]

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United States INL Commends NDLEA’s Efforts in Fighting Drug Trafficking

Abuja: The United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) has extended commendations to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its operational successes in curbing illicit drug activities. Director of INL in Nigeria, Ms. Candace Spradley, expressed this appreciation during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters, accompanied by her colleague, […]

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Autism Awareness Campaign Reaches Abuja’s Wuse Market

Abuja: Cadet Academy, a center for special needs children, initiated an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) awareness campaign at Wuse Market, Abuja. This effort is part of a broader initiative to enhance Nigerians’ understanding of the disorder. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the campaign, organized in collaboration with the No-Limit Foundation, aims to educate the […]

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NCDC and NAS Address Antimicrobial Resistance Challenges in Nigeria

Lagos: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) have highlighted the critical challenges posed by Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), emphasizing its impact on the treatment of infections, patient protection, and effective outbreak responses. This was discussed during the Lessons Learned for Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop, organized by NAS […]