By Philomina Attah The Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) FCT Chapter has urged residents to prioritise their mental health and seek help in good time. The association made the call in a press statement by its Chairman, Mr Victor Adejoh, in Abuja on Saturday. He called for collective effort to addressContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Experts have warned that dirty toilets and poor hygiene practices can lead to serious health problems. The warning was issued at a World Toilet Day event at the Junior Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja on Friday. It was organised by Health Communication and Visibility in partnership with BamContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, says the Niger Delta remains Nigeria’s key to prosperity. He said the region is a “hidden treasure” whose vast resources have been underutilised due to years of poor leadership. Adebayo spoke in Abuja on Friday at theContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has warned that the current surge in terrorism across the West Africa and the Sahel region poses an existential threat to the ECOWAS sub-region. Touray made this known while briefing the UN Security Council on regional counterterrorism cooperation, aContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has received a 150-horsepower engine speedboat to enhance its efforts to curb the activities of illegal dredgers in the state. The State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, said the Ministry of Works donated the boat to supportContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Founder, TOS Foundation, Mrs Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, has called on President Bola Tinubu to endorse the Reserved Seats for Women Bill anytime it is passed by the National Assembly. Igbinedion-Ogwuche also urged the Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, to support the bill. The call was made inContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has received the Best Governor Award in Food Security at the Africa Food Heroes Awards on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards, organised by the Centre for Agropreneurship and Green Economy (CAGE), celebrate individualsContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Self Help Africa (SHA) on Thursday called for stronger Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in Nigeria, stressing that sustainable progress depends on coordinated action, accountability, and innovative approaches. Mrs Joy Aderele, Country Director of the organisation, made the call in Abuja at the opening of theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Fortune Abang The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening engineering education by linking academia with the industrial sector to drive meaningful growth in Nigeria. The NSE President, Margaret Oguntala, said this in her keynote address on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Cross River Government has announced that its 2025 Investment Summit in London has reinforced the state’s reputation as an emerging investment destination in West Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day event, which held in London from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, showcasedContinue Reading
