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Ogun assures of proactive measures on industrial chemicals, waste

The Ogun State government has pledged to take bold steps in managing chemicals and waste in order to improve environmental governance and develop a sustainable economy. Dapo Abiodun, made this known during

January 30, 2024

Health

OGEPA seals tyre recycling company over pollution

The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has sealed Gande Limited, Siun, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, for environmental violations. Farouk Akintunde, Senior Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor

January 24, 2024

Health·Metro

NAFDAC investigates poisoning claims in plantain chips

NAFDAC's Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, released a statement on Saturday affirming the agency's commitment to public health and the thorough examination of the claim before any action is taken.

January 20, 2024

Health

Lagos warns of toxic plantain chips, residents cautioned

In an official statement posted on the Lagos State Government's X handle late Tuesday, LASCOPA emphasized the need for consumers to exercise vigilance when purchasing plantain chips to safeguard their health.

January 17, 2024

Health

Sowore challenges Tinubu in ECOWAS marathon

While applauding ECOWAS for their initiative, Sowore couldn't overlook the conspicuous absence of President Tinubu, the Chairman of ECOWAS, who hadn't signaled his involvement in the half marathon or the 5km fun

December 15, 2023

Health·Politics

Ogun to landlords: Build toilets or lose your properties

The Ogun state government has threatened to take away houses of landlords who do not have toilet facilities. The development, according to the authorities, is a result of efforts to control open

November 29, 2023

Health

46,000 people living in Ogun are HIV/AIDS positive, says Commissioner

The Ogun state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, on Tuesday, said not less than 46,143 people in Ogun State are now living with HIV/AIDS. Coker, who revealed this while updating journalists on

November 28, 2023

Health

10 Million people diagnosed with dementia, experts say as NGO fights disease in Ogun

Health experts have expressed concern over the rise in dementia cases worldwide, stating that approximately 10 million people are diagnosed with the age-related illness each year. This was disclosed at the 2023

November 27, 2023

Health

UNICEF donates oxygen plant to Ogun teaching hospital

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers, on Tuesday donated a multi-million naira pressure swing absorption oxygen plant to the Olabisi Onabanjo University

November 22, 2023

Health

Group raises alarm on surge in youth drug abuse

While acknowledging the involvement of some celebrities in drug-related issues, Duke clarified that not all entertainers embrace such a lifestyle. He pointed out that some parents play a role in introducing their

November 20, 2023

Health

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