Gom Mirian, Juliet Jacob Ochenje The chairman of the House Committee on Health Institutions, , Dr. Amos Magaji, on Tuesday decried the devastating effect of overseas migration of healthcare workers on medical services in Nigeria, saying Lagos State University Teaching Hospital has closed down five wards due to shortage of doctors and nurses. Dr Magaji…
This article by Jumoke Olasunkanmi highlights the heart-wrenching reality faced by parents who lost their babies to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the role of the government in addressing this problem. Unseen Tragedy “My baby was full of life and active hours before she passed. I had just finished feeding her around 7:30…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo President Bola Tinubu will today depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) Climate Summit. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the World Leader’s Summit will take place on December 1 and 2, 2023, with the theme,…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The British Council Director of Programmes, Chikodi Onyeremela, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise inclusive education to cater for children with special needs. Speaking during the ‘Annual Inclusive Education Conference’ in Abuja on Tuesday, he emphasised that giving precedence to inclusive education is crucial for providing equal opportunities and platforms for all…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), through its Central Forecast Office (CFO), has said the recent unexpected rainfall in the northern parts of the country, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over the weekend of Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th November, 2023, was as a result of climate change. It noted that the…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Amidst devastating poverty and insecurity in the State, Borno’s Governor, Babagana Zulum, spent the sum N3 billion naira to manage his office, and another N2.3 billion on trips and welfare in three months. This is according to the state’s budget performance record titled, ‘Borno State Government Budget Performance Report Quarter Q3 2023.”…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Nigerian Medical and Dental Council (MDCN) has said over 433 out of 836 trained Nigerian medical graduates did not score above the pass mark in its qualifying examination. Medical graduates must pass the MDCN assessment in order to qualify to practice in Nigeria. According to PUNCH, out of the list of…
In this report, Gom Mirian delves into the impact of zero immunisation on the lives of children and shares their experiences through the eyes of a resilient 17-year-old, Shaudy Adamu, who is determined to ensure that no child gets to live with the consequences of grave negligence that has altered his life’s course. Sokoto State…
Gom Mirian The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s capacity to provide for the educational needs of over 45 million children enrolled in its basic education subsector amidst serious funding crisis. He, therefore, called for private sector assistance in bridging the funding gap. Speaking…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Ministry of Women Affairs will collaborate with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and other relevant government agencies to establish mobile courts for speedy trial of persons involved in Gender Based Violence (GBV) and subsequent punishment of offenders. A statement signed by the head of Press and Public Relations to the ministry,…
