By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On the rugged edges of the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai Province lies Deji village, once a community where poverty seemed permanent. Once upon a time, harsh winters, scarce farmlands, and limited access to education and healthcare made survival in the enclaveContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Eleven years after the Nyanya twin bombings that killed many people and injured hundreds, justice is still pending for the victims and their families. The terrorism trial has been stalled by repeated adjournments and delays, raising concerns about Nigeria’s ability to deliverContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) What does it take to build a fairer world order? For Africa, and Nigeria in particular, the answer may lie in a new vision unveiled in Tianjin, China, where President Xi Jinping inaugurated the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai CooperationContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, held in Abuja from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, sent a clarion call to African leaders. The call reinforces the imperative of trusted home-grown solutions to enable Africa to decisively confront insurgency, terrorism andContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the shadows of Sambisa Forest, another tale of unimaginable horror unfolded. Mrs Maryam Ibrahim, a 32-year-old woman abducted by Boko Haram, was subjected to unspeakable brutality; her spirit tested by the darkest of human intentions. Yet, in theContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for a stronger ECOWAS health pact to address Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases threatening the region. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, made the call on Thursday in Abidjan at a high-level panel onContinue Reading
News Analysis by Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a region where misinformation and scepticism often undermine outbreak responses, experts say media collaboration could be the game-changer in driving public acceptance of medical innovations across West Africa. From COVID-19 vaccines to ongoing efforts against Ebola, Lassa fever, MpoxContinue Reading
News Analysis By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is this week hosting a gathering that could shape the future of West Africa’s health security. The 2025 ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (ELFIC) brings together scientists, policymakers, donors, and community leaders in a united front againstContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Lately, the question of whether to switch off one’s phone or put it in airplane mode during flights has become a subject of controversy in Nigeria. Altercations have also ensued between flight crews and passengers over failure of the latter to switchContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With aching legs and weary eyes, Ibrahim Abdulwahab stepped off an Ethiopian Airlines flight in São Paulo, Brazil, nearly 48 hours after leaving Abuja. Moreover, long layovers had stretched his journey into an exhausting ordeal. The University of BrasíliaContinue Reading
