What is Diphtheria?

By: Admin Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that usually affects the tonsils, throat, nose, and/or skin. The disease is passed from person to person by droplet transmission, usually by breathing in bacteria after an infected person has coughed, sneezed, or even laughed.  It can also be spread by handling used tissues or by drinking from a glass used by an infected person. People can … Continue reading What is Diphtheria?

How not to become victim of gas cooker explosion

By: Admin Gas cookers are a common appliances in many households, providing a convenient and efficient way to prepare meals.  However, if not used with caution, gas cookers can pose serious safety risks, including the potential for explosions.  Understanding and practicing proper safety measures is crucial to protect yourself and your loved ones.  Here are some important things you should never do when using a … Continue reading How not to become victim of gas cooker explosion

Kano records 1,000 births daily

By: Admin KANO, North-West, Nigeria – Fertility rate in Kano State has reached an astronomical level with a record of 1,000 births daily. With the increase in the reproductive level in the state, the projection of the state’s population hitting 50 million by 2050 may not be far fetched. Former Director, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC), Prof. Abdulsalam Nasidi, made the shocking revelations during … Continue reading Kano records 1,000 births daily

Social Inclusion: NGO drum supports for Women, Youth, PWDs in political leadership

By: Mayen Etim KADUNA, North-West, Nigeria – The NGO, Women and Youth Awareness Empowerment Network, (WOYAEN) has thrown it weight in support for inclusion of women, youth and Persons with Disability, (PWDs) in politics and political leadership in Kaduna State. Executive Director of the group, Dr Rakiya Shonekan, disclosed this in Kaduna on Saturday, July 2, during a town hall meeting with Persons with Disability, … Continue reading Social Inclusion: NGO drum supports for Women, Youth, PWDs in political leadership

UNICEF Expresses Concern Over Growing Numbers Of Out-Of-School Children In Nigeria

By: Our Correspondent KATSINA, North-West, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), has expressed concern over the growing numbers of Out-of-School Children, (OOSC), in the country, saying despite huge investments Nigeria’s figure of OOSC stands at 13.2 million with north having the highest. Chief Education, UNICEF, Nigeria, Wose Euphrates stated this during a visit to northern states with leading figures. Euphrates who first visited … Continue reading UNICEF Expresses Concern Over Growing Numbers Of Out-Of-School Children In Nigeria