Gender Violence: UNAA unveils helplines to support victims

By Florence Onuegbu The United Nations Association of Africa (UNAA) has launched help desk telephone lines to support victims of violence against women and girls nationwide. The helplines, 08000333333 and 08028761406, were unveiled on Friday in Lagos during activities marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.Continue Reading

FG commits to roads rehabilitation to boost transportation

By Zubairu Idris The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to road rehabilitation to boost the transportation of goods and services across the country. The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-West), Mr Abdullahi Tanko-Yakasai, stated this on Saturday while inaugurating some roads rehabilitated under theContinue Reading

Physician blames rising diabetes on unregulated food production, self-medication

By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of  proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within the country as major contributors to increasing diabetes cases among the populace. Chinasa, also the Head of Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum, made the assertion inContinue Reading

Matriculation: FUHSI VC warns students against immorality, indecency

By Victor Adeoti The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Prof. Akeem Lasisi, has warned newly admitted students of the university against acts of immorality, indecency, and indiscipline. Lasisi gave the warning at the 4th matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session at theContinue Reading

Nigeria, U.S. reaffirm commitment to protect religious freedom, strengthen security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their resolve to deepen cooperation on religious freedom and national security, pledging sustained joint action to protect vulnerable communities and hold perpetrators of violence accountable. This is contained in a joint statement issued by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), MalamContinue Reading

Shettima returns to Abuja after diplomatic, economic mission in Guinea-Conakry, Switzerland

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading