Chioma Umeha

BY CHIOMA UMEHA   Lagos   The Senate has agreed to send a high-level delegation to the UK government to discuss the ongoing trial of former Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, who are being held on alleged organ harvesting charges.  The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, announced that a delegation from the Foreign Affairs Committee would leave Nigeria for London on July 1, 2022. Lawan stated this in plenary on Wednesday while discussing the outcome of a closed session that began at 10:57 a.m. and ended at 11:49 a.m. He stated that the Upper Chamber's decision to intervene in the matter was based on a briefing from Nigeria's High Commissioner in London.   According to him, the Senate will consult with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian High Commission in London regarding Senator Ike Ekweremadu's recent arrest by the London Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom.  "I had a personal meeting with our Nigerian High Commissioner to the United K

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos Lexy Mojo-Eyes, an African fashion ambassador, is nominated to receive yet another special recognition award at the upcoming International Arts Awards Gala and Fashion Week, which will take place in Chicago, Illinois, from June 30 to July 3, 2022.  The International Arts Awards Gala and Fashion Week serves as the centerpiece of Al Nisa Designs, which is owned by African-American modest fashion designer Carmin Muhammad, who is also the driving force behind "Women Working Together Inc." Muhammad, a Los Angeles native, became well-known worldwide after her article titled "Pink Hijab Ladies stole the show at Torino Fashion Week" went viral. Since then, she has not turned around.  The second iteration of the first-ever U.S. Modest Fashion Week will honor trailblazers who paved the way for aspiring designers from various backgrounds and will have, among others, 25 international designers and 80 models as part of its "Fashion is an Ambassador to

BY CHIOMA UMEHA LAGOS Mrs Fidelia Emejor, a 44-year-old widow, has spoken out against domestic violence and abuse from her late husband's family.  Mrs Emejor described her ordeal when she visited the Enugu office of Women's Aid Collective (WACOL), saying she has been experiencing hardship and family abuse since the death of her husband, Mr Paul Lewechi, in 2017.  "I feel so bad today because I recall the death of my late husband," she says. Since my husband's death, I have faced unspeakable hardship as a result of domestic violence and abuse from my husband's brothers. Mr. Joseph Emejor, the arrowhead in this wicked act, has been making my life miserable since the unfortunate incident. We were forcibly removed from our home by one of them, Mr. Joseph Emejor, and his brother, who also locked the houses in the village and in Kaduna state, where I had lived with my husband until his death.  "As if that weren't enough, they came back six months later and

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos Monkeypox is not a global public health emergency, according to the World Health Organization, WHO, who made this official statement over the weekend. The announcement comes two days after WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus, called a meeting of the disease's Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (IHR) to address the growing number of cases. He l expressed concern over the spike in the disease's outbreak while starting that outbreak of monkeypox is unquestionably an evolving health threat that they are closely monitoring. According to Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, 41 confirmed cases have been reported in Nigeria out of the 162 suspected cases since January of this year.  Although there were other views in a separate statement the WHO Committee agreed that at the moment the outbreak was not a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Monkeypox is a viral illnes

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos L- R: Iyiola Gbolagade, Chairman PSN  and Board of Fellows (BOF) of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) coordinator, Lagos State, Yetunde Morohundiya, BOF-PSN Vice Chairman, Chief (Dr. )Joel E. B. Adagadzu, BOF-PSN Chairman, Lanre Familusi, the Secretary, Ngozi Obikili, Treasurer and Chief Chris Ibeto, Official Member of the National Executive of the BOF-PSN at its press briefing in Lagos during the week to announce board's forthcoming Annual Mid-Year Meeting. Pharmacists under the auspices of Board of Fellows (BOF) of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has said that Nigeria needs its best hands to navigate through the choppy waters, comparing the current state of the nation to a sinking ship. The BOF said urged for new policies by the Federal Government which will tap from the  hidden potentials pharmaceutical industry to lift Nigeria from economic turbulence. Giving the remarks at a press conference in Lagos,  Dr. Joel Adagadzu, Chairman BO

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos Dr Abayomi Ajayi,  Medical Director and CEO of the Nordica Fertility Centres and Founder, African Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group and Ms Kgomotso Mpho Gagosi, Co-Founder, African Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group during the press briefing in Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos to announce the second international conference on endometriosis holding tomorrow (Saturday) in Lagos. The African Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group has organized the second international conference on endometriosis in Lagos, Nigeria, on the 25th of June to reveal new breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of the ailment.  Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, Medical Director and CEO of the Nordica brand, informed journalists that the theme of this year's conference is "Endometriosis - an Unrecognized Burden among African Women." Ajayi who spoke at the briefing in his Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos, said, "This theme is extremely relevant at this time consideri

   BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos Professor Ekanem Braide, Pharm(Sir) Thoephilus Omotosho, and Professor Joseph Aina will receive Lifetime Achievement awards from the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, while Professor Ohwofiemu E. Nwariaku will receive the Diaspora Excellence award.  The winners include renowned Nigerian healthcare figures who have greatly contributed to the promotion of good health and treatment of various ailments, according to a statement issued by Moses Braimah, NHEA Director of Communication, Marketing & Strategy.  Dr. Shola Alabi, NHEA Project Coordinator, says, "We are happy and extremely pleased with these outstanding Nigeria healthcare people who have made important contributions to the promotion of good health, knowledge, and treatments of many sorts of ailments within and outside the country." "They ought to be honored and celebrated by everyone," Alabi concluded.  Professor Ekanem Ikpi Br

BY   CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos State (L -R): Pharm Bisi Bright, Secretary, Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Advisory Board; Dr. Wale Alabi, NHEA Project Director; Dr. Anthony A. Omolola,  Chairman NHEA Advisory Board; Mrs. Olufunke Oluwole, Secretary, NHEA Jury Board; Dr. Olaokun Soyinka, Member, NHEA Advisory Board; Moses Braimah, Director, NHEA Marketing,  Communication & Strategy at a recent media conference in Lagos. The Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) has reaffirmed its aim, saying that it was developed to stem medical capital flight and to rebuild hope in Nigeria's health system.  Briefing journalists about this year's NHEA award ceremony, which is scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2022,  Dr. Anthony Omolola, Chairman of the NHEA Advisory Board, stated that the award, which recognizes excellence in the health sector, has led to better healthcare. According to Omolola, the former President of the Association of General Private Medical Practitioners of Niger

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos  Liberator Meg Odinachi, Imo Chairperson, StandUp For Women Society (SWS) with  Comrade Nma Ozioma Onwuka-Okereke, Vice - President, SWS South-East Zone and a Daughter of Abia State after the latter was given an award by SWS at the just-ended two-day National Conference held at Lekki, Lagos . The StandUp For Women Community (SWS) has prompted Nigerian women to remain together in love and work together to establish a peaceful atmosphere that will benefit our society.  Barrister Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, founder and President of SWS, made the call during a two-day National Conference held at Pelican International Hotel, Lekki Lagos, where women from all States Chapters, including the Federal Capital Territory, gathered to take stock of their activities in the previous year, achievements, and future plans in order to reposition themselves and make concrete decisions to improve the lot of vulnerable women and children in the society. In her contribution , Hauwa Yesufu

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos (Middle) : Elder Bolaji Anani, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, newly elected  Vice President (Africa Region) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Elder Bolaji Anani, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Africa Region).  While announcing this weekend, Chima Nwankwo, Coordinator, Communications and Advocacy, Nigerian Red Cross Society, stated that Elder Anani's election is a call to more action to solve difficulties stemming from diseases, disasters, and dehumanization of humanity for many reasons, among others. Elder Anani, speaking elatedly just moments after his win, adds, "This election is solely for God's glory. My appreciation also goes to the National Societies that elected me to this position.  "This election has inspired me to continue serving in the humanitarian field. There are