By Philomina Attah The Caritas Nigeria, a leading humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has expressed its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable children. The organisation appealed to Nigerians to support its work, stressing the need for Nigerians to partner with its initiativesContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (APC-Delta), has called for the urgent activation and implementation of the Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT) funds as provided for under Section A150 of the National Health Act 2014. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Tuesday warned that drug abuse among young people remains one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s future. Marwa gave the warning in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the Football Anti-Drug Abuse ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigeria is to host the maiden International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) in November to give a stronger voice to Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) victims and their families. The development was made known at a joint press conference in Abuja organised by the Federal Road SafetyContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday entered the National Assembly Complex, gaining access to her office after serving out her six months suspension. Speaking with journalists, Akpoti-Uduaghan said that she would not apologise to the Senate, claiming she had survived injustice. According to her, it will amount toContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has renewed its commitment to ending Polio and strengthening routine immunisation as global leaders gather for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), gave the assurance on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal African Heads of State and Government have applauded the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its institutional reforms and progress in driving the continent’s health sovereignty agenda. They also called for stronger and more sustainable financing mechanisms. The resolution was reached on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2026. Mr Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), made theContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia’s top religious cleric, the Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, has passed on at the age of 82. The Royal Court announced his death on Tuesday, marking the end of an era in Saudi Arabia’s religious leadership. He served as the Kingdom’s Grand Mufti since 1999. “The Kingdom and theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has called for a complete overhaul of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral resources. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
