The Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN) has called on health institutions to employ interpreters for effective communication between deaf patients and medical staff of the institution. Zonal secretary of DWAN, Mrs Miyawa Mshelia, made the call at the North East zonal annual general meeting and conference held in Bauchi yesterday. She said clear communication…
Nearly 60 percent of people erroneously believe that antibiotics are effective in treating a cold, according to a recent survey in Japan, with medical experts warning their misuse and overuse can increase antimicrobial resistance. Both the common cold and influenza are viral infections, meaning antibiotics are ineffective treatments. The same is true of a sore…
The National Industrial Court sitting in Owerri the Imo state capital has issued an extended interim injunction restraining the organised Labour from embarking on any kind of strike in Imo state. Both the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress are further ordered not to embark on OCCUPY IMO, as planned, until the next adjourned…
Leaders of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the South East zone have affirmed last month’s expulsion of its presidential candidate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party. The party leaders from the South East states, who converged in Awka, the Anambra State capital for a zonal executive conference said Kwankwaso and members of his…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will mobilise its members to storm Imo State on Wednesday, November 1. Briefing journalists at the Labour House on Sunday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, accused the Imo State Government of violating the rights of the Nigerian workers in the state. Accusing Governor Hope Uzodimma of…
An explosion has rocked the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. The incident which happened on Sunday night came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25pm, causing a fire in the building. Though the spokesperson for…
Football governing body FIFA says it has paid prize monies to all the football federations that took part at the FIFA Women’s World Cup including Nigeria. This means Nigeria’s Super Falcons will now hope to get their World Cup bonus following the announcement by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). Each Super Falcons player…
Enugu State Command of the Nigerian Police Force on Sunday announced that it has arrested a member of a child trafficking gang.. The Command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the suspect identified as Ifeanyi Omeke, 21, was arrested by its personnel attached…
The district governor of Rotary International in District 9125, Rtn Sagab Ahmed Sani, has said Nigeria should be optimistic and hopeful that an end to Polio is here. Ahmed said Rotary International wants to see a polio-free world with the efforts that began in the early 1980s in 200 endemic countries. He stated this during…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s characterised by a cycle of intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing the anxiety and distress caused by these obsessions. OCD can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life, but with…
