Health

As part of the social responsibilities of journalists, the Federated Chapel decided to focus on mental health in this year’s edition of its lecture series, the organising committee have asserts. Hence the two-day programme is designed to raise awareness on mental health issues, particularly among commercial drivers, with a focus on promoting early detection, emotional well-being, and safer roads.

Top: (C), Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah and her visitors  Below: (C), In long...

The reality before us is deeply concerning. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Nigeria’s National Drug Use Survey, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64, representing 14.4 percent of the population, use psychoactive substances, a figure significantly higher than the global average of 5.6 percent The South-South region, including Edo State, remains among the areas most affected by illicit drug use

"As we mark Men Mental Health Month 2026, I encourage every man to speak up, seek support, and never suffer in silence. "Mental health is not weakness; it is part of healthy living.

“As a Ministry, we remain committed to protecting the rights of children and vulnerable persons, including those living with autism. "We will continue to advocate for policies, programs, and partnerships that promote early diagnosis, access to quality education, healthcare services, and social inclusion."

"Female Genital Multilation is not a culture, it is a violation of human rights, a threat to health, and a barrier to the dignity and full potential of women and girls" Mrs. Abdallah was quoted to have said.

The collaboration is aimed at strengthening inter-sectoral partnerships, expanding access to free and affordable medical services, and improving prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration outcomes for vulnerable women across the State, she was quoted to have said.

The Federal Government says it spent N30.5 billion on efforts to curtail COVID-19 between April and July this year. The...

322 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-130 Bauchi-36 FCT-25 Edo-17 Bayelsa-14 Ogun-14 Oyo-14 Anambra-13 Kaduna-12 Ondo-11 Abia-10 Osun-6 Plateau-5 Kwara-5 Kano-4...

298 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Plateau-108 Kaduna-49 Lagos-47 Ogun-18 Osun-17 FCT-15 Ondo-14 Edo-8 Oyo-6 Akwa Ibom-4 Cross River-4 Borno-3 Ekiti-2...