Surgeries By Aderogba George The International College of Surgeons (ICS), in collaboration with its Nigeria Section, on Monday commenced a two-day free surgical outreach for indigent and vulnerable Nigerians in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach is part of activities marking the 58th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
Tobacco By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that urgent action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising tobacco industry interference threatens global efforts to reduce tobacco use. In a statement released on Monday, WHO highlighted its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report,Continue Reading
Super Falcons By Ijeoma Okigbo Reigning African best goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, starred as Nigeria’s Super Falcons showcased flair and grit in a 0-0 draw with hosts Portugal on Monday. The nine-time African champions, aiming for a 10th title, arrived less than 24 hours before kick-off but showed no fatigue, matchingContinue Reading
PAttack By Tiamiyu Arobani The United Nations has condemned a suicide bombing during a Sunday Mass at a Damascus church that killed 25 worshippers, including women and children. No fewer than 60 churchgoers were also wounded in the attack. A gunman opened fire inside the Greek Orthodox St. Elias ChurchContinue Reading
Facilities By Doris Esa The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has shut down 25 facilities in four states of the Federation over non compliance to environmental regulations. Mrs Nwamaka Ejiofor, Assistant Director (Press) in NESREA, stated this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. She said thatContinue Reading
Vaccination By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Kano State government has set a target to vaccinate 3.9 million children under the age of five during the June 2025 Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign. Dr Nasir Mahmoud, Director-General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board, announced this during a media dialogue onContinue Reading
Crash By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has condoled the Indian government over the tragic crash of Air India Flight-171 in Ahmedabad. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry. Tuggar said, “Nigeria expresses profound sorrow and extends itsContinue Reading
Train By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the rail transport on Warri-Itakpe (WITS) corridor is safe and operational. The Ag. Deputy Director, Public Relations, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, said this, in a statement, in Lagos. “The attention of the NRC has been drawn to a widely circulatedContinue Reading
Response By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps,(FRSC), has commended the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, Abuja for taking decisive action against staff alleged to have neglected an accident victim. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this in a statement by the Corps PublicContinue Reading
mpox By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the Mpox upsurge has continued to meet the criteria of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) set forth in the International Health Regulations (IHR). Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said this in a statement. Ghebreyesus said the announcementContinue Reading
