Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Joy, goodwill messages, encomiums, appreciations and felicitations have poured in following the birthday celebration of Capt. Evarest Nnaji Odengene, an Enugu born business mogul and politician. Odengene, who turned 61 today was born on 16th August, 1962 into the family of Chief Silas Edeh Nnaji and Chief Mrs Janet Wowo-Ogo Nnaji, of … [Read more…]
In a bid to underscore the administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services for the people of Enugu State, the recently appointed Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu, has hit the ground running by embarking on a tour of key health sector agencies. The visit was aimed at re-acquainting the Commissioner with the inner workings … [Read more…]
…mother, child in good health condition …as council chairman’s wife clears hospital bill, presents gift items to the family It was a joyful mood at the Umuatugbuoma Health Center in Akegbe Ugwu community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State as the center delivered her first baby, barely nine days after being commissioned and … [Read more…]
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against buying and consuming fruits that were forced to ripe with calcium carbide. The Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye gave the warning Tuesday at the South East NAFDAC Zone Media Sensitization Workshop on Danger of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday night declared an indefinite nationwide strike. President of the association, Dr Orji Emeka Innocent, said the strike will commence at 12 midnight on Tuesday. He said the strike was declared during the National Executive Council meeting of the association in Lagos. According to Innocent, the major … [Read more…]
According to the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, Nigeria has about 19.8 million children who are malnourished, giving Nigeria the highest burden of stunting in Africa and the second highest in the world. About 70 percent of children under five are anaemic as child nutrition is core to human capital development in Nigeria. This presents … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Ex member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Barrister KGB Oguakwa and family have fixed Thursday, July 27, 2023 for the burial of their late mother, Professor Mrs. Theresa Oguakwa. Per the schedule of the final rites of passage released by the Professor J. U. Oguakwa Family, the obsequies will commence … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria after disclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. Making this known in a statement on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that it “is deeply concerned to announce the confirmation of an … [Read more…]
Oyo State government has debunked reports of a cholera outbreak in some parts of the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusoji Adeyanju who stated this yesterday said a medical team had been put on alert to prevent unforeseen circumstances. “Surveillance and notification officers in the state and local governments have been put … [Read more…]
The WHO said Friday it was now classifying aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” — though the acceptable daily intake level remains unchanged. “We’re not advising companies to withdraw products, nor are we advising consumers to stop consuming altogether,” said Francesco Branca, the World Health Organization’s nutrition … [Read more…]
Death has occurred of Mr. Chukwude Emmanuel Ikechukwu, a citizen of Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is to be buried on 4th August, 2023, at his home town Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Mr. Chukwude Emmanuel Ikechkwu died at St. Charles Boromew Hospital, Onitsha on 1st June, 2023. Until his death, he was a retiree, formely … [Read more…]
THE Republic of Seychelles has reportedly imposed a ban on Nigerian passport holders applying for short-term visas or holiday purposes, causing protests among Nigerian Twitter users. The travel ban was confirmed when a travel content creator shared a screenshot of a rejection email received from the Seychelles immigration authorities. The rejection email shared by Twitter … [Read more…]