By Lilian U. Okoro A mental health advocate, Mr Anegbode Odion, has cautioned the youth to desist from drug abuse in the interest of their mental health. Odion, the Vice-President of Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF), gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Recent events involving Nigerian teams in world sports have reinforced the notion that the girl child can prevail in all endeavours if opportunities are provided. The excellent performances of Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, AustraliaContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Wednesday inducted 160 medical students of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, into the medical profession. The event which took place in the Old Great Hall of the College of Medicine, had inductees which included 134Continue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Starzs Marine and Engineering Ltd., Mr Greg Ogbeifun, has called on the Federal Government to review tax laws affecting the growth of shipping in the country. Ogbeifun made the appeal at the inauguration of the National Executive Council of theContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Calabar, on Friday emerged overall winner of the 82 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency competition 2023. The five-day event which started on Monday was hosted by the 14 Brigade, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia, Abia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Clara Egbogota The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 2,227 corps members in the 2023 Batch B Stream II deployed to Delta for national service. Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori declared the three-week orientation course open at the swearing in ceremony held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp,Continue Reading
By Oladapo Udom Curbing national security threats such as Illegal Unreported Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) in the maritime domain will improve food security, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla said on Thursday in Lagos. Ogalla made the declaration at the handover of six Glass Reinforced Plastic Riverine BoatsContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Mr ‘Laoye Jaiyeola, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), has predicted a stronger economic growth in 2023 as firms’ new orders, output growth rate, and inventory activities increase. Jaiyeola said this at the third edition of the Mid-Year Review ofContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Branch of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has perfected plans to hold its 2023 Bankers Night on key policy issues affecting the nation’s economy. The Chairman, Lagos State CIBN, Mr Adeyemo Adeoye, said at a media briefing on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria to adopt a comprehensive approach to pandemic preparedness. Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Country Representative, Nigeria, said this on Monday at the second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of Nigeria’s health security capacity through the assessment of its International HealthContinue Reading
