By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of all Nigerians. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the assuranceContinue Reading
By Adebayo Gbeja The Luchi Advocate Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has donated vocational equipment and production materials to skilled ex-inmates of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) custodial centres to support their reintegration into society. The equipment and materials were handed over to the FCT Controller of Corrections, Christopher Jen,Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli No fewer than 1,000 people have been screened by the Mangal Foundation for medical support, with over 700 scheduled to undergo free hernia and hydrocele surgeries in Katsina State. A member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, Mr Hassan Kabir, disclosed this at the inauguration of theContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Woman Leader, Prof. Adenike Ogunshe, says the party’s governorship candidate in Ogun, Mr Oladipupo Adebutu, will emerge victorious in the 2027 election. Ogunshe stated this on Thursday in Abeokuta, during a thank-you visit to the party’s governorship candidate and PDP leadersContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for a coordinated, health-centred and evidence-based response to address illicit drug use and trafficking in Nigeria. The UNODC Country Representative, Mr Cheikh Toure, made the call at the National Drug Use Summit in Abuja. Toure, whoContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says the number of Nigerians enrolled in health insurance has risen to more than 22 million. The Director-General of NHIA, Kelechi Ohiri, said this resulted from the implementation of the mandatory health insurance which has gained momentum nationwide. He said thisContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a coordinated national response to tackle illicit drug use and trafficking, saying no single institution can effectively address the growing challenge in isolation. Marwa made the call in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Football enthusiasts have tipped Morocco to overcome France in Thursday’s quarter-final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the North Africans can reach the last four of the tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Morocco is the only African team leftContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has provided free medical services to residents of Aduwawa Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo under its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD). The outreach featured free medical consultations, eye care services, health education, medications, referrals for specialised treatment,Continue Reading
By Chinedu Anolue No fewer than 136 million Nigerians have been enrolled into the National Identity Database of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Director-General (D-G) of the commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this in Abuja, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. Coker-Odusote saidContinue Reading
