By Perpetua Onuegbu The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has commended Osun voters for their peaceful participation in Saturday’s governorship election. The Situation Room made this known in its final statement issued on Monday and jointly signed by its Convener, Yunusa Ya’u, and Co-convener, Mma Odi. The statement was readContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, says his life and career remain a testimony of God’s faithfulness, having spent 38 out of his 58 years in divine service. Adegbite made the declaration during a thanksgiving gathering organised to mark his 58th birthdayContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Based on the World Bank data, a newborn in Nigeria will reach only 36 per cent of their future work potential as an adult due to gaps in health and schooling. Behind that sobering statistic lies a story that began long beforeContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Foursquare Gospel Church, Pegi Estate in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, has urged Christians to embrace prayers, as well as medical care for healthy living. A cleric at the church, Pastor Raph Iluyemi, made the call on Saturday during a medical outreach organised byContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday commenced free hydrocele surgeries for affected residents across the six Area Councils. Dr Teresa Nwachukwu, Director, FCT Public Health Department, said the intervention would provide access to surgical care for people who could not afford the cost of treatment.Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Zik International Peace and Leadership Award Lecture has honoured the President and Founder of the Chris Igbokwe Foundation, Chief Chris Igbokwe, with its prestigious award for his business excellence and humanitarian services. The organisers of the award, led by Mr Cletus Amaraegbu, presented the honour toContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cleared Deleject Disposable Needles for use, saying they are safe and meet applicable quality requirements. Mr Fraden Bitrus, NAFDAC Director, Post-Marketing Surveillance, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. The conference wasContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Plan International Nigeria, a development and humanitarian organisation on Friday, called for improved budgetary allocation to enhance youth development, especially in the areas of software, education and digital skills. Mr Tunde Aremu, the Policy, Research and Influencing Manager of the organisation made the call in Abuja, duringContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Synergy Child Protection and Youth Development Initiative, an NGO, has urged governments at all levels to strengthen youth-focused programmes, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised youths. The Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Pannan Henry, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Adebayo Gbeja The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has assured the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS ) of its partnership in promoting the service’s reforms, programmes and achievements. The Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M. Ali, gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja, when the NCoS Public Relations Officer,Continue Reading
