HEALTH

Strike: FG begins final phase of negotiations with ASUU

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered the final phase of negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary education unions to prevent another round...

Anambra gov lauds teachers’ role in shaping education

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has praised the critical role of teachers in shaping education and society,...

INEC extends FCT voter registration by four days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the Federal Capital...

Why cooking gas prices are rising – Marketers

According to the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), the recent surge in cooking gas prices...

Science minister Nnaji resigns over alleged certificate forgery

Uche Nnaji has resigned as Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology following allegations that he forged his...

Simple guide to checking for breast cancer in women, men

As Nigeria joins the global campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, here is a practical, step-by-step guide on how individuals, especially women...

19 die from alcohol poisoning in Russia

At least 19 people have died this month from suspected alcohol poisoning in the Leningrad region of western Russia. The deaths occurred in the Slantsy...

Poor pay, working conditions fuelling doctors’ migration, NARD warns

The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has appealed to medical professionals to place patriotism above financial gain. The governor made these remarks while declaring...

Paracetamol use in pregnancy does not cause Autism, WHO insists

The World Health Organization (WHO) has publicly stated that there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that paracetamol use during pregnancy causes...