Following reported cases of measles outbreak in Mubi North, Gombi, and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State which claimed 42 lives, the state government has ordered the closure of all schools for one week. According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Aisha Umar, the closure which affects both public and private schools is aimed at enabling the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) to vaccinate...
An outbreak of measles has claimed the lives of 42 persons in Mubi North and Gombi local government areas of Adamawa State. Felix Tangwami, Commissioner for Health and Human Services who disclosed this Journalists in Yola, said the disease had affected 8 wards in Mubi North and 7 wards in Gombi local government areas, adding that all the 21 local government areas in the state except Lamurde have been put on red spot. He said...
The Project PinkBlue and Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN), on Friday protested at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) headquarters in Abuja over the inclusion of sugar in baby formula in the country. The protesters carried placards calling for clear nutrition labels on the products and stronger regulation by concerned authorities. Ms Omei Bongos-Ikwue, spokesperson for the National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) said the protest came in response to...
As the world marks the 2024 immunization week starting from April 24 to April 30, there are reactions from medical doctors and health professionals in Nigeria on the importance of immunization. However, there are also mixed reactions regarding immunization. Many people not minding their level of exposure are often careful with accepting for themselves or approving all immunizations for their kids. Notwithstanding some reservations by some people as a result of some personal impression, myth, or religious...
An unknown disease announced by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC on April 9 has now spread to Kaduna State. Some of the identified symptoms of the strange disease include fever, abdominal swelling and pain, vomiting, and weight loss. The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris held an emergency meeting with Commissioners for Health from Sokoto and Kaduna States at NCDC Headquarters in...
The Africa Illustrious Award has congratulated Tunde Onakoya, the Founder of Chess in Slums Initiative Lagos, who has set a record of 43 straight hours playing chess at Times Square in New York. In December 2023, Onakoya was honoured by the Africa Illustrious Award with an award of excellent community service, as a Distinguished Personality of the Year 2023, for his work in the slums of Lagos with his Chess in Slums Initiative. Earlier this...
Last weekend, the Ancient kingdom of Uvuru in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was agog when prominent sons and daughters of the town, friends, associates, both political, business and social gathered to bid farewell to a prominent member of the kingdom, Chief Richard Ugwonna Okoro (The Onyishi of Amenugu), who passed away recently. The massive influx of dignitaries from all walks of life in solidarity with Mr Larry Popo, his seven brothers including...
Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, began his ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon on Wednesday, 17th April. Onakoya set up his board in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, aiming to play continuously for 58 hours without losing a single game. The current record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds, set by two Norwegians in 2018. Onakoya, known for his philanthropic work...
Popular Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi has been left shaken after a reported attack in London on Thursday, 11th April 2024. Obidi, known for her appearances on reality shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,” took to social media to share a disturbing video alleging she was attacked with a knife and a substance believed to be acid. The graphic video, since removed from public view, reportedly showed Obidi in distress, claiming to...
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the tragic loss of actor Junior Pope, real name Pope Obumneme Odonwodo. The 36-year-old actor passed away on Wednesday, 10th April, after a boat accident while filming in Anambra State. Initial reports suggested Junior Pope may have survived the capsized vessel on the Anam River. However, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, later confirmed his passing after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “It is so so sad...
