…silently, with symptoms appearing only after the disease has progressed. This makes awareness, prevention, screening and early diagnosis particularly important,” she said. She urged Nigerians to seek medical attention when they notice persistent or unusual changes in their bodies instead of self-medicating or relying s…

…credited regular maintenance of drainage channels, rivers and streams, along with public awareness efforts and improvements in waste management, for keeping the damage relatively low during that period.Among the waterways given particular attention were the Sokori River and its tributaries, Opa-Aro, Adiyan, Eruwuru, Ye…

…affected patients were being treated in isolation, while the government had activated awareness campaigns across communities through traditional rulers and other stakeholders to curtail further transmission. Baamlong further explained that diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can spread from person…

…practical opportunities for reform”. “The dialogues will not constitute stand-alone awareness-raising events. Rather, it will provide a structured mechanism for policy reflection, institutional accountability, evidence sharing and action planning”. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Nkechinyere Ugwu…

…across various campuses in the state had commenced, including voter registration awareness, voter education, sensitisation tours and constructive interactions with student communities. “We are strategically rooted within campuses across Ogun State, with leaders and coordinators who have demonstrated records of leadersh…

…a specialised Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Media Corps to strengthen public awareness and address technology-facilitated exploitation. He urged Nigerians to verify overseas employment offers before travelling and avoid engaging unverified online recruiters. Adekoye also called on members of the public to report sus…

…would depend on several factors, particularly stronger grassroots mobilisation and voter awareness. However, they noted that significant structural challenges could still undermine efforts to achieve this. DAILY POST reports that political analysts and civil society organisations have highlighted how high voter turnout…

…the agency was also targeting markets, offices and other communities because a lack of awareness and the busy lifestyles of Lagos residents had contributed to low registration. She said registration was important because residents needed LASRRA identification to access various Lagos State Government services and progra…

…the government to strengthen border protection, family tracing, documentation, public awareness and reintegration programmes, while creating safe alternatives for vulnerable families. Sanni also identified child abduction, particularly from schools and conflict-affected communities, as one of the greatest threats facin…

…prevention, testing and prompt treatment, with health workers seeking to increase awareness about s3xually transmitted infections. "We need to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections and the importance of prevention, early testing and treatment," Mudarikwa said. by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 8:52 PM | Shar…

…practices by residents for worsening the flooding situation, calling for greater public awareness and behavioural change. He said, “Again, I think our people need to be cleaner. For instance, when you go to Lagos Island at night, you will see filth from the markets, especially around the Nnamdi Azikiwe area. How did th…

…report said testing activity outside Lagos increased during the period, suggesting that awareness and demand for DNA testing were gradually spreading across other parts of the country. It further revealed that men initiated 78.6 per cent of recorded first contacts with the company, compared with 15.2 per cent by women.…

…was made open to all political parties and all processes were duly followed. “We created awareness for all interested parties to participate, but they did not show interest, especially PDP,” he added. Enyi, however, did not name the political parties that participated in the polls. He subsequently ended the telephone c…

…choices. Gimba said the party was encouraged by what he described as growing political awareness among Nigerians. “It has come to a time now that the masses are fully aware that money cannot change their will,” he said. He urged voters to cast their ballots, protect them and ensure that their choices were reflected in…

…training. He said it shows she didn't imbibe anything from the training. Situational awareness should also be thought to help these young people when it comes to culture adoption. The girl made an honest mistake.' by Linda Ikeji at 21/08/2026 10:36 AM | Share this Story

…of this reportThe national secretary of the online grassroots forum, 25 Million Youth Awareness for Better Nigeria, led tributes to the late Dalhat, describing him as a kind-hearted and respected manPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nin…

…and endanger lives and investments. The SGF also urged the institute to intensify public awareness on the dangers of quackery and ensure that certified builders did not lend their names or professional seals to projects they did not supervise. He acknowledged the challenge posed by rising construction costs, noting tha…

…that Scholes could not be offered the chance of an out-of-court settlement with a speed awareness course as he is a "totter" - meaning he already had penalty points on his licence and was now in line for an automatic ban. In the second case, Scholes' Mercedes broke the speed limit on the A670 Mossley Road near Ashton-u…

…is that many Nigerians simply do not know their rights. He argued that greater public awareness would give citizens the confidence to push back against unlawful demands at police stations.The lawyer noted that people often sign bail forms without reading them, which means they miss the part that explicitly states no mo…

…Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of OTO, Mr. John Nwabueze, disclosed this, yesterday, at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja. Nwabueze said…

…recover unclaimed dividends and dormant investment accounts of deceased investorsAn awareness clinic educates beneficiaries on probate processes and documentation needed for asset recovery. The SEC said that Limited awareness hinders recovery; proper estate planning is critical for claiming deceased relatives' investme…

…theme as timely, given the evolving healthcare environment and increasing public awareness of patients’ rights. Fawehinmi said emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and social media had introduced new ethical and legal considerations for medical practitioners. “The theme for this year’s Scientific Conference,…

…government institutions to make adequate budgetary provisions for staff training, public awareness, deployment of appropriate security technologies and regular compliance audits. They are also expected to submit mandatory Data Protection Compliance Audit Returns within the timelines prescribed by law. In a move that un…

…LAWMA was working with local governments and community stakeholders to improve public awareness and encourage residents to dispose of their waste properly. He said the agency’s long-term objective was to move Lagos from a linear waste management system to a circular economy through waste sorting at source, reduced depe…

…to each of the partners. Rotary’s primary role is fundraising, advocacy, raising awareness, and volunteer mobilisation. For me, my work with polio eradication, throughout the years- and I mean many years- has given me a clear understanding of the practical challenges involved in reaching every child with life-saving va…