Health
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Abia Government Announces Policy Plans on Paid Six Months Maternity Leave
The Abia State Government is considering a landmark policy to grant six months of paid maternity leave to nursing mothers and three weeks of paternity leave to fathers. The governor’s wife, Ms Priscilla Otti, revealed…
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Nigerian Nurses Embark on Strike Over Poor Working Conditions
To draw attention to the deplorable working conditions of nurses and midwives across the country, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has commenced a seven-day nationwide warning strike to demand improvement in…
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“He who feeds you, controls you,” Dr. Ify Aniebo Warns Against GMO
Associate Professor of Genomics and Molecular Biology and health expert Dr. Ify Aniebo Rhodes-Vivour has shared insights around genetically modified organisms (GMOs), amidst growing debates in Nigeria. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are plants, animals or…
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Breasts are for feeding, not hiding: Why breastfeeding in public is not indecent
A hungry infant begins to cry in a crowded park. The mother, sensing her child’s need, gently lifts her blouse and nurses her baby. Peace is restored, yet nearby, someone looks on with disapproval, labelling…