Environment
Flood Alert: 19 states, 56 communities may experience flooding in Aug. — NEMA
By Fabian Ekeruche The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says 19 states and 56 communities across the country are likely to witness heavy rainfall…
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Health
Nigeria Health Watch says new accountability mechanisms crucial for quality PHC delivery
By Abujah Racheal Niger (Suleja), Aug 14, 2023 (NAN) Nigeria Health Watch (NHW) says innovative community accountability mechanisms is necessary to ensure quality Primary…
General News
2023 Census: we are waiting for Tinubu’s marching order—Federal Commissioner
By Ibrahim Kado The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has put everything in place to conduct the 2023 population and housing census, Clifford…
Defence/Security
NSA tasks police on synergy for Safe School Initiative
By Monday Ijeh The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday urged the police to synergise with other security and law enforcement…
Health
Psychiatrist advises FG to impose heavy tax on importation of cigarettes, alcohol
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Dr Olajumoke Koyejo, a Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, on Wednesday advised the Federal Government…
Economy/Business
Poor residents to get N5,000 monthly as Ekiti rolls out fuel subsidy removal palliatives
By Bolanle Lawal Ekiti Government on Wednesday approved palliatives to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Tagged “Ekiti State Subsidy Relief Programme’’, the…
Science & Tech
Army Chief lauds NIGCOMSAT on operational efficiency
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has commended the operational efficiency of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), in providing…
Entertainment
Nigeria’s cinemas generate N482m revenue in July, says Chairman
By Taiye Olayemi The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) says it generated N482million as revenue across all cinemas in Nigeria in July. The CEAN…
Health
Brain Drain: Medical fellows advocate training for doctors
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Prof. Akinsanya Osibogun, the President, Postgraduate Medical College Fellows’ Association, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to focus on training and…
General News
Nigerian, 2 others win 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards
By Tosin Kolade Oluwafunke Adeoye, Nigerian human rights lawyer and two Kenyan citizens have won the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards. The award is…