By Celine-Damilola Oyewole/Racheal Abujah The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in the country by year 2030, with a renewed focus on expanding healthcare services and community engagement. This was made known by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako,Continue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Calabar has remanded one Insp Effiong Bassey in a correctional facility for shooting dead a retired police officer’s wife and injuring two others. Bassey was ordered to be remanded by Chief Magistrate Mercy Ene-led court during his arraignment on Monday. TheContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has announced that the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria will be enrolled in the trade portal to identify fake medical equipment entering the country. Dr Amos Magaji, Chairman of the committee, made this statement during an oversight visitContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated the construction work on the 17.6 kilometres access road to the Second Niger Bridge (Phase 2), connecting the South-South and South-Eastern regions. The President, who performed the function at Oko, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta, said the access roadContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Men from all walks of life have been encouraged to support women in various ways to help them unlock their full potential for the benefit of their families and society at large. This call was made at the launch of a book titled ‘The Limitless Woman: AContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Corporate partners of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have pledged to provide incentives for the Super Eagles to go all out for the three points against Zimbabwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will host the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s 2026Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has launched devastating airstrikes on notorious terrorist enclave North of Chiralia, a known hideout within the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno. The Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information of NAF, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, madeContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), an interest group, has commended President Bola Tinubu for easing political tensions and restoring order in Rivers. RRM’s Director General, Johnson Georgewill, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday that the emergency rule had brought stability to the state. He said thatContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus Nigeria is actively embracing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a sustainable energy alternative, aligning with global trends toward cleaner fuels. It is contributing to greater energy security for the nation and driving a transformation of its energy strategy. This transition is driven by the government’s aim toContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara, Nigeria, the resilience of individuals fasting during extreme heat is a testament to human perseverance. Among them is Hassan Adamu, a 46-year-old labourer who, in spite of observing Ramadan, was seen purchasing cold water. It wasContinue Reading
