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Kano state police Arrests wanted Drug dealer Saddam, 8 others
The Police in Kano State Northwest Nigeria has arrested notorious wanted drug dealer Saddam Mu'azu popularly known as "Badoo" in Kano Metropolis.
READ ALSO:NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicate Across Nigeria
The police public relations officer…
Don urges FG to tackle effects of pesticides, snakebite poison
Prof. Abdulrazaq Habib of Infection and Tropical Diseases Epidemiology at the Bayero University Kano, has urged the Federal Government to tackle the effect of pesticides and snakebites in the country. He said this at the opening of a…
GBV: NGO urges Zamfara govt to create support trust fund
The Executive Director of Voluntary Initiative, Musa Umar, a local implementing partner for an NGO, International Alert, in Zamfara, has called on the state government to create a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Support Trust Fund.
Umar said…
Katsina first lady seeks zero tolerance for GBV
Katsina State Governor’s wife, Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, has reiterated commitment toward ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. She made the resolve on Monday in Katsina during the maiden steering committee meeting for GBV and…
Malaria: ACPN treats over 200 vulnerable persons in Kwara
Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Kwara branch, says it has treated more than 200 vulnerable persons of malaria in Bode-Saadu, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara.
READ ALSO: World Malaria Day: Pharmacists call for…
Yobe State Government advises citizens on heat wave
The Yobe Ministry of Health has advised the people of the state on the recent increase in environmental temperature.
READ ALSO: Heatwave can trigger miscarriage, premature delivery, experts warn
The Commissioner for health, Dr…
End stigma, stereotyping of PWDs, says Activist
Dr Christopher Nwanoro, the President of the National Disability Empowerment Forum (NADEF), has called for an end to stigmatisation and stereotyping of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
READ ALSO: Group donates 71 wheelchairs to PWDs in…
Experts warn against misinformation on malaria vaccine
A malaria expert, Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu, has cautioned the public against spreading misinformation about the malaria vaccine, saying it is safe and a huge boost to the global malaria eradication efforts.
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USAID canvasses support for PHCs in Kebbi state
The United States Agency for International Development State2State (USAID), has promised to boost its budget to support primary health centres.
READ ALSO: HIV/AIDS: Taraba, USAID partners to curb spread
The USAID State2State Team…
DEPOWA President emphasises on regular physical exercise for women
The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has emphasised on the need for regular health talk and physical exercises for women.
READ ALSO:NMA urges Nigerians to exercise regularly
Musa…