HEALTH

Waste Crisis: Sanwo-Olu Declares State Of Emergency In Lagos 1
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- September 10, 2026
By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a one-month state of emergency on waste management as the state intensifies efforts to tackle a growing refuse crisis across the metropolis. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration on Wednesday after inspecting the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, alongside his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and the Commissioner
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FG Targets 20,000 Medical Students Annually, Plans Simulation Centres Across Nigeria 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- August 31, 2026
The Federal Government has set a target of admitting 20,000 students into Nigerian medical schools annually within the next three years, while planning to establish medical simulation centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones. The initiative is aimed at expanding Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and improving practical training for medical professionals amid concerns over the continued
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FG Warns 915 Communities Across 19 States, FCT of Severe Flood Risk 0
- HEALTH
- August 28, 2026
The Federal Government has warned that 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) could face serious flooding between August 27 and September 9, 2026, urging residents in the affected areas to prepare for possible emergencies and evacuation. The warning was issued through the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, which classified
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Trends And Insights On Elective Egg Freezing: What You Need To Know 0
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- August 21, 2026
Egg freezing, medically known as oocyte cryopreservation, has moved from being primarily a fertility-preservation option for women undergoing cancer treatment to a procedure increasingly chosen for personal, professional and reproductive reasons. For some women, the decision is linked to career plans, delayed marriage, financial considerations or uncertainty about future relationships. For others, it is a
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FG Begins Plans To Deploy 3,700 Telecom Towers Across Rural Nigeria 0
- HEALTH, SLIDE
- August 18, 2026
The Federal Government has commenced plans to install 3,700 telecommunications towers across rural communities in Nigeria as part of efforts to close the digital divide and expand connectivity to underserved populations. APC Rejects Adeleke’s Victory, Says “He Did Not Score The Highest Valid Votes” The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani,
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Breast Milk Remains Safe When Feeding Stops, Pediatrician Says 0
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- August 10, 2026
Edamisan Temiye, a consultant paediatrician and lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has dismissed the belief that breast milk becomes sour when a baby stops breastfeeding for several days. Lagos, FCT And Rivers Account For Over 43% Of States’ ₦4.52tn Domestic Debt – DMO Mr Temiye made the assertion in an interview on Monday
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