By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has taken steps toward reducing indices of maternal and child mortality in the territory. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCTA, stated this during the inauguration of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and InitiativesContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician, has warned that heat waves can exacerbate mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Adewumi stressed that extreme heat had significant implications for both physical andContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Plateau State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Railway Corporation to restore and operate the Jos–Kuru rail corridor. This milestone aims to boost economic activity, reduce transport costs, and enhance mobility in Plateau and neighbouring areas. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang said the projectContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Taiwanese Government has called on the Federal Government to partner with Taiwan in realising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for economic revitalisation. Mr Andy Liu, Chief Information Officer of Taiwan’s Government in Nigeria, made this appeal during a media chat held on Monday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Joy Obanya Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of African Union Commission (AUC), has underscored the need for adequate investment in Africa Peace Fund to bolster growth. Adeoye gave the advice in Abuja during his working dinner with the theme: “Africa and global shift inContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje Dr Danladi Jatau, Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged Agwada people of the state and other Nigerians to continue to embrace tolerance, love, and peaceful coexistence. The speaker made the call at an event to mark the 77th founding anniversary of Evangelical Church Winning AllContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu felicitates Dame Emmanuella Fashola, the former First Lady of Lagos State, on her 60th birthday on April 6. The wife of Babatunde Fashola (SAN), former Governor of Lagos State, is renowned for her dedication and contributions as an experienced administrator in education management andContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Women Miners in Nigeria (WMIN) has called for strict compliance to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as mandated by law for mining companies before they begin operations. The National President of the association, Mrs Janet Adeyemi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Joy Mbachi No fewer than 3,000 Anglican faithful gathered in a prayer convention to pray for the restoration of Nigerian socioeconomic growth and development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Diocesan Lenten Prayer Convention was the annual prayer convention of Anglican Diocese of Awka. Declaring the prayerContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze Chief George Moghalu has emerged as the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election scheduled for Nov 8, following the party’s primary election held on Saturday in Awka.Moghalu, a former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), secured 573 votes to defeatContinue Reading
