By Amina Ahmed A veterinarian in Bauchi, Dr Abdulkadir Baba, has warned that the ongoing harmattan season in the state may increase the risk of zoonotic diseases. Baba gave the warning on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi, attributing the risk to dryContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture victims (IRCT) has urged comprehensive, rights-based support for survivors of protest-related abuses in Nigeria. Ms Elcin Turkdogan delivered the call in Abuja during a sensitisation workshop marking the 2025 International Human Rights Day. The event was organised by Prisoners’ Rehabilitation andContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, has called on Northern Christians to be united so as to overcome challenges in Northern Nigeria. Enenche made the call during the Northern Christians Stakeholders’ Solemn Assembly programme with the theme: The Blood of the Matyrs:Continue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Director of the Ali Institute for Quran Memorisation (AIQM), Ustaz Ali Abdussalam, has called on governments at all levels to support Quranic Islamic Centres in the country to raise future pious and patriotic leaders. Abdussalam gave the advice at the 5th graduation ceremony of complete QuranContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria has won the second edition of the West Africa Trophy Cricket tournament in Abuja. Nigeria’s senior men’s team also known as the Yellow Greens defeated Rwanda by 40 runs to lift the trophy for the second time at the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja. Nigeria wonContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has called for intensified efforts by governments and other stakeholders in scaling-up water-related infrastructure for sustainable productivity, resilience, and climate adaptation. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director, made the call at the Federal Government/IFAD Second Annual Review of the CountryContinue Reading
By Justina Auta/Folasade Akpan Patients living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to urgently release and implement the 2025 national budget for NCDs to fulfil its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) commitments. The Patient Advocacy Working Group for NCDs Financing in Nigeria, comprising hypertension patients,Continue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Dr Kazeem Abubakar, a material engineering expert and research strategist, says that Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) burns cleaner than petrol or diesel, leading to reduced air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Abukakar, also an Assistant Director of Research at the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), saidContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Federal High Court, Ibadan Division, has won the second edition of the Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip Table Tennis Tournament in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament was organised by the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, in honour of Justice Benedict Kanyip, President,Continue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Federal Government has inaugurated N7 billion Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)-supported projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUSHI), Ila Orangun, Osun. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said during the inauguration that the projects would elevate the quality of training, research, innovation and healthcare deliveryContinue Reading
