By Amina Ahmed The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Bauchi State Chapter, has taken a bold step toward strengthening male involvement in maternal and child health. It created a platform for men to engage, address, and debunk myths surrounding early initiation of breast milk and exclusive breastfeeding. The event,Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Aviation Unions on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to address labour-related issues before the take-off of the planned concession of airports across the country. The unions made the call during a joint congress at the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
By Deborah Ifeanyi Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Ayra Starr, Shallipopi and Ruger have been scheduled to perform at the Afro Nation Festival scheduled to hold in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9. According to the organisers, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will be headlining the musicContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a stricter corporate governance framework for telecom operators, aimed at enhancing transparency, internal controls, and risk management across the industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known during the inauguration of the 2025 Guidelines onContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, estimates from the National AIDS, STIs and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP) show that 8.1 per cent of adults aged 15–64 live with hepatitis B, and 1.1 per cent with hepatitis C. On a worrisome note, more than 80 per centContinue Reading
By Stella Kabruk The Kaduna State Ministry of Health on Wednesday inaugurated baby creches in key government institutions to promote breastfeeding and support working mothers across the state. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Kaduna, Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, said the initiative marked a bold step by the stateContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi As Nigerian schools wind down for the long summer holiday, many parents and students are advocating for skill building and rest over academic summer classes. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, a cross-section of parents and students said the shift is inContinue Reading
Ahmed Kaigama Some residents of Bauchi State have reiterated the need to reintroduce homegrown school feeding programme in order to boost school enrolment. The residents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Wednesday, said that the move would enhance learning in public primary schools. OneContinue Reading
By Chinemerem Ndinojue Nollywood’s epic film “Amanyanabo: The Eagle King” is set for release in cinemas on Sept. 12, its producers have said. The producers also said the cinema release would be preceded by a global premiere in the United Kingdom on Aug. 29. Veteran Nollywood star, Ibinabo Fiberesima, releasedContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced plans to redesign the Igbo-Ukwu Museum to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the South East. Soludo disclosed this during his recent visit to the Igbo-Ukwu Community in Aguata Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday to inaugurate someContinue Reading
