About 50 children are feared dead following a measles outbreak in Kugbo Clan of Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was learnt that the disease first reported in Amurouttoru-Kugbo Community has now spread to Emago-Kugbo and Akani-Kugbo communities

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has reiterated the need for nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breast feeding to facilitate the healthy growth of their babies. Dr. Banigo stated this in her goodwill message from the Government

Breast milk is the ideal food for infants. It is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival as it contains antibodies which protect them against common childhood illnesses. The milk provides all the energy and

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), yesterday, said, given the proximity to Ghana, Nigeria is more susceptible to the disease today than it was last year when it was reported in Guinea. A source at NCDC, who preferred anonymity,

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is on admission at a hospital, his spokesman Laolu Akande has said. Akande disclosed this in a statement today, saying Professor Osinbajo was scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. This, according to him, is

Nigeria has confirmed 357 new cases of COVID-19 amid the wave of fresh infections resurging in parts of the country. The number of new cases has continued to rise as authorities have yet to restore the relaxed measures initially put

Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has reiterated the importance of Family Planning in the quest to improve the living standard of people. Dr. Banigo stated this in her goodwill message from the Government House in Port