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Govt to ban unprofiled commercial vehicles from January

Govt to ban unprofiled commercial vehicles from January

Injects 80 vehicles into FCT transportation fleet Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike yesterday said commercial vehicles within the FCT will be profiled starting January 2025 to curb insecurity. Wike said this at

Health
Foundation seeks advocacy, support for Lupus warriors

Foundation seeks advocacy, support for Lupus warriors

By Oyebola Owolabi The Lupus Remedies Global Support Foundation (LUREG) has advocated greater government intervention and awareness to help Lupus carriers live normal lives. Lupus is an auto-immune condition where the body fights itself, thereby

Health
Over 250,000 FCTA residents for hypertension, diabetes screening

Over 250,000 FCTA residents for hypertension, diabetes screening

Kaduna to screen 500,000 residents Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has encouraged residents to take advantage of the Project 10 Million initiative’s seven-day nationwide free screening for hypertension and diabetes. Over

Above Whispers
Remembering Hurricane Beryl

Remembering Hurricane Beryl

A government that doesn't come to its people's aid in a time of trouble can't earn the people's trust. Only standing by the people in times like that shows the humane side of those in

Above Whispers
From Washington with tears

From Washington with tears

The rich nations are like rich men who hardly want the poor to level up with them. All they offer the poor is enough to be alive to continue to provide cheap services to them.

Health
Lagos SEC approves LASUCOM’s upgrade to medical varsity

Lagos SEC approves LASUCOM’s upgrade to medical varsity

 By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the upgrade of the Lagos State University of University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) to the University of Medicine and Health Science (UMH). Commissioner for

Health
8.67 million Lagosians living with hypertension, says govt

8.67 million Lagosians living with hypertension, says govt

Rolls out initiative to combat high blood pressure, obesity By Oyebola Owolabi About 8.6 million Lagosians, representing 30 per cent of the population, reportedly suffer from high blood pressure. Another 6.5 million are obese while

Environment
Lagos allays fear over Oyan Dam water release

Lagos allays fear over Oyan Dam water release

‘Residents of low-lying grounds must relocate’ By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State government yesterday allayed fears of residents on the release of water from Oyan Dam. It said necessary measures are in place to effectively manage the

Environment
Urban regeneration of Lagos Island underway, says commissioner

Urban regeneration of Lagos Island underway, says commissioner

By Oyebola Owolabi The urban regeneration of Lagos Island will start soon, the Lagos State government has said. It affirmed that a conducive environment is very essential for economic growth. Commissioner for the Environment and

Health
Institute holds 30-day free counseling session

Institute holds 30-day free counseling session

The Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (ICN) has announced its quarterly 30-day free counseling session tagged ‘UNBUTTON 17.0’. The initiative forms part of efforts to reduce suicide and depression among Nigerians. The programme, in its