By Lengnan Tobias The Nigerian Airforce, says air superiority and intelligence surveillance of the military aided the rescue of the abducted students of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, DirectorContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has initiated engagement with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, to strengthen treatment and rehabilitation for mentally ill persons rescued from streets, including deportee Peter Guobadia. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said the initiative formed part of sustained efforts toContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government says Nigeria’s re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will strengthen reforms advancing women’s rights, gender equality and inclusive national development nationwide effectively. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Ifeoluwaloju Ajirenike The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (AMSH), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, says it has carried out no fewer than 50 successful kidney transplants and surgeries. The health institution also announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Hospitals, India, to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery. Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The APC-Democrats of Nigeria has congratulated the re-elected Governor of Ekiti, Biodun Oyebanji, saying his victory reflected the confidence and trust reposed in his leadership by the people of the state. The group’s Chairman, Mr Moses Owharo, conveyed the congratulatory message in a statement issued on FridayContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has disbursed N339 billion to states in its 12-year existence, with N235 billion released in the last three years. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said the figure reflected intensified investmentsContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking through strengthened prevention, enforcement, treatment and rehabilitation programmes across the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, said this in Benin on Friday during activities marking the 2026Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers (WOFCTTRA) has called for stronger community-based justice mechanisms to promote gender equity and social inclusion across communities in the territory. The President, Hajiya Hauwa Adamu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop. The workshopContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, says the worsening Ebola outbreak recorded 89 deaths in one week. He said the development had raised concerns over treatment capacity and the growing level of community transmission. Kaseya spoke onContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers has dismissed claims that a person’s genitalia or any body part can be stolen through physical or spiritual means. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Siene Orogun, gave the clarification while speaking with journalists on Thursday in Port Harcourt. OrogunContinue Reading
