HEALTHWISE

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Adeboye Olugbenle MFR, has emphasized the importance of building an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can live with dignity, independence, and hope. Speaking at the 3rd Ramadan Lecture …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has lauded the Society for Family Health (SFH) for its outstanding support in strengthening family planning data collection and its management in the State. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, gave the commendation while receiving the data tools on behalf of …

  OGUN NORTH, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has kicked off the ‘One House, One Toilet’ campaign in Ijebu-North Local Government Council, as part of efforts to eradicate open defecation in the council and state at large. The campaign was kicked-off through the Ogun State Rural Water Supply and …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government in collaboration with the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project Implementation Unit, held a-day stakeholders’ engagement on the Project’s contributions to the State’s health sector 2025 deliverables, with the 20 Local Government Chairmen, Health …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Family Health Initiative Ogun (FAHIO), an advocacy working group, has ramped up efforts to educate the public on the importance and benefits of vaccinating girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer in women. This renewed commitment was highlighted during a stakeholders’ …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBESE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The management of Dangote Cement Plc has expressed its commitment to consistently prioritize the wellness of elders in its host communities. According to the Plant Director of the company’s Ibese Plant, Mr. Roy K. Uttam, the second edition of its “Day Out …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your work? My name is Prince Okes Masima, and I’m a professional and multi-talented musician with a passion for creating unique sounds. I’m the creator of a genre called Afrofusion, which is my way of blending traditional Afrobeat with …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government is set to screen 350,000 residents across its 20 Local Government Areas to address the rising incidence of deaths from hypertension and diabetes. The initiative, according to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, is in line with “Project 10 Million …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 10, 2024: In a heartfelt demonstration of solidarity and compassion, employees of Access Holdings PLC came together to donate 159 pints of blood as part of an initiative to commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The donation drive, which saw over 200 employees participate, was executed in …

…Frowns On Rising Educational Costs, Advocates For Religious Tolerance BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chief Imam of Ilaro Central Mosque, Sheik Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi has urged Nigerians to treat people with disabilities with care and support. This call came during a visit from individuals with disabilities in …