By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has called for urgent policy and service reforms “to address growing healthcare needs of older persons in Nigeria.” The National President of the association, Prof. Ibrahim Oreagba, made the call at a news conference organised at the end of the 27thContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Insurance shareholders have called for increased penetration, improved dividends, stronger corporate governance and enhanced regulatory supervision following the sector’s recapitalisation. The shareholder associations made the call in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). They said the fresh capital injected into insurance companies should translate intoContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Royal FC emerged champions of the second annual football tournament organised by the Gospel Promoters Network Ministry (GPNM) after defeating Zone 5 Warriors FC 3–1 in the final played on Sunday at the Premiere Academy Stadium, in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Mrs Lauretta Odusolu, Group Executive Director, Octo5 Holdings Ltd., a real estate and services firm, has urged property developers to make flood resilience a key consideration in estate planning and development. Odusolu said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while reacting to theContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Manchester United Captain Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick in his club’s 5-2 thrashing of Ipswich at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Portuguese, who was recently named PFA player of the year for his last season’s performance, gave another outstanding performance as he inspired his side to aContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Real Madrid thrashed newly promoted Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday to maintain a perfect start to the LaLiga season. Midfielder Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Jose Mourinho’s men in the 19th minute. The England International collected a loose ball near the opponents’s box, andContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Former President of the National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria, Mr Adesegun Banjoko, says artisans remain relevant to Nigeria’s building sector in spite of advances in building technology. Banjoko said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said recent building collapsesContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal More than 1,500 indigent residents of Arandun Community with various ailments have benefited from a free medical outreach in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day medical outreach, held on Thursday and Friday, was organised by Yusuf PopoolaContinue Reading
By Hamisu Hussaini The Katsina State Government has received three upgraded Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The facilities are the MCHC Bakiyawa in Batagarawa Local Government Area (LGA), Sabon Gari PHC in Daura LGA and Dandutse PHC in Funtua LGA. Speaking at theContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Parents in Ado Community of Nasarawa State have decried the rising cost of sanitary pads, saying it is making menstrual hygiene increasingly difficult for women and girls. A cross-section of parents bared their minds in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ado,Continue Reading
