By Kemi Akintokun The BRICON Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has stressed the need for cancer patients and survivors to embrace life beyond diagnosis, treatment and surgery. Mrs Abigail Simon-Hart, a Co-founder of the foundation, made this known at the 10th anniversary of the foundation held at Eko Hotel, Lagos,Continue Reading
By Moromoke Akanji The African Democratic Congress (ADC) State Chairmen’s Forum has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to comply with subsisting court judgments on the party’s leadership dispute. Mr Ogga Temitope, Chairman of the forum, gave the warning in a statement on Friday, saying non-compliance could create legalContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At about 7 a.m., a passenger leaving Calabar for Itu would ordinarily expect to arrive before 9 a.m. For years, however, that simple journey became an endurance test. The Calabar-Itu Federal Highway, linking Cross River and Akwa Ibom, was notorious for potholes,Continue Reading
News Analysis by Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A 69-year-old patient in Abuja was dying slowly of kidney failure. Then, a 39-year-old relative made a choice that saved his life; donating a kidney at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja. No money changed hands. No broker was involved.Continue Reading
By Imelda Osayande, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For nearly two years, the Museum of West Africa Art (MOWAA) in Benin City has remained at the centre of a bitter dispute over money, land and heritage. What began as a project linked to the campaign for returning Benin artefacts hasContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Obi/Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the reported attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue. The National Director-General of the movement, Mr John Ughulu, made the call in a statement on Friday, condemning the alleged attackContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Fertility and reproductive health experts have called for wider access to affordable fertility treatment for ordinary Nigerians, alongside stronger laws to check surrogacy abuses and “baby factory” cases. The experts spoke on Thursday at a news conference held by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2ndContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, has released 608 Bachelor’s Degree Programme (BDP) certificates to its 2020 graduates under its affiliation with the University of Maiduguri. The Director and Chief Executive of the institute, Prof. Sadiya Daura, announced this in a statement issued by the Head ofContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Integrated Child Survival Advocacy (ICSA) Katsina State Team has commended the Katsina State Government for increasing investment in health and child survival interventions in the proposed 2027 budget. The Katsina State Executive Council recently approved a 2027 budget proposal of N828.64 billion, with N53.64 billion, representingContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on political actors and citizens to embrace tolerance ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum’s chairman, Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, who is also the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Grand AllianceContinue Reading
