61 m. ago NICRAT donates cancer screening equipment, consumables to Ogun

…holds capacity building workshop for health workers in two LGAs Laide Raheem, Abeokuta As part of efforts to combat the spread of cancer disease in the country, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has donated basic cancer screening equipment and consumables to health facilities in Ogun State. Handing over the screening equipment […] The post NICRAT donates cancer screening equipment, consumables to Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 m. ago “Something Needs To Be Fixed” — Small Doctor On Decline Of Fuji Music

Nigerian artist Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has voiced his concerns about the present condition of the widely loved Yoruba music genre, fuji. The singer stated that fuji music is “dying” and emphasised the need for immediate efforts to revive and sustain the genre. He noted that since the rapid rise of Remi […] The post “Something Needs To Be Fixed” — Small Doctor On Decline Of Fuji Music appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders, has disclosed that 300,000 malnourished children have been treated in the seven states of Northern Nigeria within a year. Huggins Madondo, Project Coordinator,Kebbi State stated this while briefing newsmen on the success story of the International Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) […] The post We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Kwara Govt Laments Shortage Of Doctors, Blames Japa Syndrome

Kwara state government has expressed concern over shortage of medical doctors, saying that few health workers are attending to thousands of patients across government hospitals in the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Ilorin, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, said that the board could not find doctors to […] The post Kwara Govt Laments Shortage Of Doctors, Blames Japa Syndrome appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi   The Medecins Sans Frontieres(MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders has disclosed that about 1,531 patients were handled by their team within five weeks they kicked off their response actions to the outbreak of the meningitis in Kebbi state.   Dr. Sham’un  Abubakar, a Mobile Emergency Coordinator, Kebbi Meningitis Outbreak disclosed this […] The post Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Kwara State government has expressed alarm over its struggle to retain medical doctors amid the ongoing ‘Japa’ syndrome, the mass emigration of professionals draining Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking at a two-day inter-ministerial briefing in Ilorin on Tuesday, Dr Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, revealed […] The post Japa syndrome: Kwara laments acute shortage of health workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago ‘Many Lawmakers End Up Poorer After Joining National Assembly’, Says Ex

A former Senator, who represented Kebbi South senatorial district in the National Assembly, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has made a startling revelation about the financial realities facing many members of the National Assembly, stating that several lawmakers who ventured into politics with hopes of amassing wealth ended up poorer after their tenure in ths Parliament. LEADERSHIP […]

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26 h. ago Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lamented over rising cases of terrorism across Nigeria, especially in the North-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. The group attributed insecurity challenges to a combination of factors, including ungoverned spaces, porous borders, proliferation of weapons, complicity of state actors and influential individuals, sabotage, foreign interests, and illegal mining. Afenifere also blamed […] The post Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Foundations Sign MoU To Support 50 Girls At Miva Open Varsity

The Umaru Shinkafi Legacy Foundation and the Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Foundation have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to sponsor 50 girls from educationally disadvantaged states; Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto through scholarships at Miva Open University, Nigeria’s first fully online tertiary institution. The official signing ceremony took place at the Medicaid Radio diagnostic Centre, […]

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30 h. ago WHO Raises The Alarm Over Burden Of Child Killer Diseases In Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Molumbo, has called on the government at all levels to strengthen the Primary Health care delivery system for effective treatment against child killer diseases, especially Poliomyelitis and Malaria infections. He said Malaria remains a public Health Burden that can be adequately addressed at the […]

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42 h. ago 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu

….. intending pilgrims vaccination kicks off From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera who is also State Amirul Hajj has disclosed that the state government has taken possession of passports and visas of 3,800 intending pilgrims from the state who are planning to depart to Saudi Arabia for the […] The post 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

Cape Verde advertises itself as a peaceful island paradise. What they don’t say is that at the Sal Airport, Nigerians read more We were treated like criminals – The unjust abuse of five Nigerian travelers in Cape Verde

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3 d. ago Seplat Energy JV moves to sustain its ‘Eye Can See’ programme

Imo govt, others commend firm Seplat Energy JV Healthcare has moved to sustain its comprehensive “Eye Can See” treatment programme read more Seplat Energy JV moves to sustain its ‘Eye Can See’ programme

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4 d. ago Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Ike Odoeme Foundation commemorated 2025 World Malaria day in Imo State with the distribution of ten thousand insecticide-treated nets and medications at no cost to vulnerable communities in Imo State at the weekend. The Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health with other partners of the latter, […] The post Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Sokoto headmaster rejects school as meningitis vaccine center

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The ongoing Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) vaccination campaign in Sokoto and Kebbi States has continued to record impressive turnout, but not without challenges, as a headmaster in Sokoto rejected a request to use his school as a vaccination center. In Shagari and Tambuwal Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State, the vaccination […] The post Sokoto headmaster rejects school as meningitis vaccine center appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Patients Stranded As NMA Affiliates Begin Strike In Akwa Ibom

  Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, have embarked on a strike following the failure of the authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to address various issues in dispute bothering on emoluments and welfare of the medical workers. The aggrieved unions, LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt, included the Medical and […]

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4 d. ago Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing […] The post Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs

…. Kebbi traditional rulers, NOA backs campaign From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, a project under the Rotary International in partnership with the PATH has decided to tackle malaria in six Local Government Areas of Kebbi State which are hard to reach terrains. The Councils where pilot campaign would kick off […] The post World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Environmental inspector in trouble for allegedly claiming to be doctor

An environmental inspector, Tosin Omodayo, on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly claiming to be a medical doctor. The defendant, 37, whose address was not given, is facing a one-count charge. She, however, pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Mr Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that the defendant committed […] The post Environmental inspector in trouble for allegedly claiming to be doctor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Why we’re luring Diaspora investors to Kebbi – Kamba, DG, KIPA

• We’re planning to link 7 North-West states by rail From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Muhammad Kabir Kamba, the Director General of Kebbi State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) and Secretary of the North-West Investment Promotion Agencies Forum, in this interview discuses, among other issues, how the regional investment forum plans to resolve energy and transportation […] The post Why we’re luring Diaspora investors to Kebbi – Kamba, DG, KIPA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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