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‎ ‎ ‎The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ambrose Igwe Kammah Ezeh, has called on the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt stronger and more decisive tobacco control measures, including policies that could eliminate nicotine from tobacco products or impose an outright ban on tobacco, warning that Nigeria can no longer afford the enormous health and economic burden associated with tobacco use. ‎ ‎Ezeh made the call during a press briefing to commemorate the 2026 World No Tobacco Day, observed globally on May 31, where he described…

‎‎‎By ffeoma Ikem‎‎‎A bitter family dispute over a prime property in Ikosi-Ketu, Lagos, has escalated into a major controversy following a demolition exercise that left residents displaced, properties damaged, and police officers reportedly detained amid questions surrounding the legality of the operation.‎‎The disputed property, located at No. 23B Loveall Street, has become the focal point of a long-running disagreement within the Omotayo-Ojo family following the death of the property’s owner, the late Chief Oludola Omotayo Ojo, Babaalaje of Imesi-Ile, Osun State, in 2019.‎‎What residents described as a routine day quickly descended into chaos when a group of individuals, allegedly accompanied…

‎ ‎ ‎By Ifeoma Ikem ‎ ‎The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has raised alarm over what it described as prevalence of malnutrition in Nigeria healthcare facilities. ‎ ‎Dr Teresa Isichei Pounds, Founder and President of WASPEN disclosed this while addressing pressmen in a virtual briefing on Monday to announce the upcoming 5th Annual Clinical Nutrition Conference scheduled to take place from June 22nd to 25th, 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Asaba, Delta State. ‎ ‎Pounds noted that WASPEN is set to tackle the `silent epidemic’ of hospital malnutrition currently undermining patient recovery…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association Nigeria (WISTA Nigeria) is proud to announce that it will host the 8th WISTA Africa Regional Conference on 25th and 26th June 2026 at the prestigious Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The highly anticipated conference, organised under the umbrella of WISTA International, will bring together an influential gathering of maritime leaders, policymakers, regulators, investors, energy experts, legal practitioners, logistics professionals, and business executives from across Africa and around the world for two days of strategic dialogue, networking, and collaboration. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎This year’s conference comes…

‎The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has announced an elaborate programme to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of its founder, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, with a special event themed “Rejoicing with the Saints.‎‎”The anniversary celebration, scheduled for June 5, 2026, is expected to draw worshippers, gospel ministers, dignitaries and admirers from across the world in honour of a man whose ministry transcended geographical, cultural and religious boundaries.‎‎The anniversary celebration will be preceded by a two-day revival from June 2 to 3, at the church’s Faith Resort ground, Agodo, Lagos.Five years after his transition to glory, Prophet TB…

‎The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has announced elaborate programme to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of its founder, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, with a special event themed “Rejoicing with the Saints. ‎ ‎”The anniversary celebration, scheduled for June 5, 2026, is expected to draw worshippers, gospel ministers, dignitaries and admirers from across the world in honour of a man whose ministry transcended geographical, cultural and religious boundaries. ‎ ‎The anniversary celebration will be preceded by a two-day revival from June 2 to 3, at the church’s Faith Resort ground, Agodo, Lagos.Five years after his transition to…

Nigeria’s overwhelming dependence on imported medicines has again come under intense scrutiny, as leading pharmaceutical experts and industry stakeholders called for an urgent national reset to safeguard the country’s healthcare sovereignty and industrial future. Speaking at the 29th Annual National Conference of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP), United States-based pharmaceutical scientist and quality strategist, Dr. Nonye Onyewuenyi, alongside former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Mazi Sam I. Ohuabunwa, advanced a far-reaching blueprint aimed at dismantling Nigeria’s dangerous dependence on imported drugs, which currently accounts for over 70 percent of medicines consumed in the country.…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Nestlé Nigeria has convened government representatives, healthcare professionals, development partners, academia, industry leaders, civil society organisations, and the media at the Nestlé for Good Summit 2026, a stakeholder platform focused on advancing practical, collaborative solutions to improve nutrition outcomes, strengthen communities, and support more sustainable food systems in Nigeria. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎At a time when Nigeria continues to navigate evolving nutrition, public health, and food system challenges, the Summit provided a timely forum for cross-sector dialogue on how to drive meaningful and scalable impact. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Held in Lagos, the Summit brought together key stakeholders…

‎ ‎‎The Oyo State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has strongly condemned the recent abduction of pupils, students, and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the attack as a tragic assault on humanity, education, and peaceful coexistence.‎‎In a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by the President of the chapter, Okechukwu Nwabunike, and Executive Secretary, Promise Aja, the socio-cultural body expressed deep sorrow over the horrifying incident and sympathized with the affected families, school communities, and residents of Oyo State.‎‎The organization described the attack on the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities as a heartbreaking and barbaric act carried out…

‎By Tricia Ikem ‎ ‎The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reiterated the need for a stronger connection between healthcare, education, and emotional well-being as part of efforts to tackle growing mental health challenges and youth drug abuse in the state. ‎ ‎Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated this during the maiden edition of the Integrated Wellness and Education Conference held in Lagos. ‎The conference, which took place at Ikeja GRA, brought together health professionals, educators, students, and policy advocates to discuss the future of healthcare delivery, mental wellness, and youth development in Nigeria. ‎ ‎According to Abayomi, healthcare,…