Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Medical Director of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital in Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr. Nicholas Amani-Hamman, has warned against tying a snakebite victim’s limb with cloth, calling the practice dangerous and outdated. He also cautioned against using sharp objects, such as razor blades, to extract supposed venom, explaining that such methods are harmful and…
The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has raised concerns about the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Bill currently being discussed at the Ogun State House of Assembly. The association said the bill mainly focuses on gender issues and only briefly mentions the concerns of people with disabilities. They argued that to properly…
Civil society organisation Stand Up Nigeria has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its planned enforcement of a ban on sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks, describing the move as undemocratic and economically dangerous. The group warned that the decision could cost the Nigerian economy trillions of naira and…
The Ogun State Medical Centre of Excellence a 250 bed hospital located in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta is scheduled for commissioning in December. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced this during an inspection of the project, which was initiated by the previous administration but left unfinished. He explained that once completed, the hospital would be managed by the Abuja…
Nigerian men beware of Miss Destiny, an HIV/AIDS patient. Aminat Coker Black Relief Foundation warns. A sincere alarm has been raised by an NGO named, “Aminat Coker Black Relief Foundation (ACBRF) to the general public especially, the Nigerian men living at home and abroad to beware of a lady named, Destiny– an HIV/AIDS patient who…
Ogun State Government to Conduct Compliance Exercises on Water Factories Following Cholera Outbreak In response to the recent outbreak of cholera in parts of Ogun State, the state government has announced its intention to carry out compliance exercises on all table and sachet water factories across the region. This action aims to ensure the highest…
The Ogun State government reports a cholera outbreak in Ijebu North LGA. They urge residents to watch for symptoms, maintain hygiene, and avoid contaminated food and water. The statement from Tomi Coker, the governor’s health adviser, warns that cholera can be severe, causing dehydration and even death if not treated promptly. They advise people to…
Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human life, and its role in our overall well-being should not be underestimated. While the frequency of sexual activity can vary greatly from person to person and relationship to relationship, there is an argument to be made in favor of having sex every day. It’s important to remember that…
According to a report by the UK Guardian, Ike Ekweremadu, a former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, his wife, and a doctor have been found guilty of organ trafficking by a UK court, in what is described as the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act. They were convicted of facilitating…
Olamide Famuwagun of the Punch wrote in a report published on the media house’s website on how residents of the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State suffer the loss of loved ones due to the lack of required health personnel in Ibiade General Hospital, a facility expected to serve the entire council. Sodiq…
