Tag: Health
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Aiyedatiwa Highlights Health, Agriculture, Infrastructure Projects In Ondo
By Opeyemi Adelakun Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has highlighted ongoing government projects and interventions across the health, education, agriculture, power and infrastructure sectors, saying his administration remains focused on improving the welfare and economic prospects of residents. Aiyedatiwa spoke on Thursday at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade in Akure during the state’s celebration…
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Plastic Health Warning — 93% of Chemicals in Everyday Products Linked to High Health Risk
By George Omagbemi A new investigation has raised fresh concerns over everyday plastic products, finding that 92.8% of assessed chemicals used in plastics present a high risk to human health. The finding comes from the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) report, Poison Plastics: How Chemicals in Everyday Plastics Are Harming Your Health, published Wednesday and provided…
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Tinubu Breaks Silence On Health After Four-Week Stay Abroad
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has broken his silence on speculation surrounding his health following his return to Nigeria after spending about four weeks abroad. Tinubu spoke to journalists shortly after arriving at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday, September 29. Responding to questions about his health,…
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Environmental Abuse Deepens Health And Economic Crisis In Nigeria
By Omagbemi Sylvester Environmental stakeholders have warned that pollution, gas flaring, deforestation, poor waste management, and weak regulatory enforcement are worsening Nigeria’s health, economic, and environmental challenges. They argue that years of policy inconsistency and inadequate implementation of environmental laws have left communities vulnerable to disease outbreaks, flooding, food insecurity, and declining livelihoods. Experts noted…
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Protein Sources: Pros, Cons and How to Choose the Right Ones for Your Health
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Health experts have advised consumers to pay closer attention to their protein intake as growing awareness continues to influence dietary choices, with many people now questioning which protein sources are most beneficial for overall health and nutrition. Nutrition specialists explain that protein is an essential macronutrient required for muscle building, tissue…
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Experts Describe Menopause as Natural Stage, Urge Women to Prioritise Healthy Living
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Lagos, Nigeria — Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Health experts have described menopause as a natural stage in a woman’s life rather than a disease, urging women to adopt healthier lifestyles, undergo regular medical check-ups, and seek early treatment for unusual symptoms in order to ease the transition and avoid preventable health…
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Everyday Items Under Scrutiny as Study Links Chemicals to Cancer Risk
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A major scientific and policy-backed warning has raised fresh concerns that common household and lifestyle items (including takeaway packaging, school uniforms, and non-stick frying pans) may be contributing to rising cancer rates. 28 April 2026 — The concern centres on a group of synthetic substances known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl…