By Usman Aliyu A U.S.-based Nigerian health communication researcher, Abdulmalik Lawal, says personal perception of vulnerability to antibiotic-resistant infections influences responsible antibiotic use more strongly than public awareness campaigns. Lawal, in his study on antibiotic use behaviour in Southwest Nigeria, said Nigeria remained particularly vulnerable to antibiotic resistanceContinue Reading
ICPC, law deans mull anti-corruption studies in universities, law schoolsContinue Reading
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has inaugurated emergency health centres in 39 study centres across the country to strengthen healthcare support for students and staff.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede says responsible journalism is necessary for national security. Oluyede said this on Tuesday in his goodwill message at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT press week 2026 lecture and award ceremony. Represented by the Director, Defence Information,Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Stakeholders in the built industry have called for a stronger partnership among government, private investors, cooperatives and home buyers to increase access to affordable housing in Nigeria. They made the call at the 2026 Cooperative Housing Summit Africa (CHOSA) on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking at the event,Continue Reading
The President, Nigeria Youth for Better Leadership (NYBL), Mr Chinonso Anwasia, says youth unemployment and Japa syndrome can be swiftly tackled if indigenous technology opportunities are created for Nigerian youths. Anwasia, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, urged government and private organisations toContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, May 19, 2026 (NAN) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on Monday engaged the Nigerian Hajj authorities on how to properly guide pilgrims in the performance of the spiritual rites in the Kingdom. The engagement involved officials of the ministry, representatives of the National HajjContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, Prof. Saad Ahmed, has received the 2026 CSOs Budget Implementation Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC) Excellence Award for public health leadership and infrastructure transformation. Amb. Splendour Agbonkpolor, Chairman of the CBIAMEC disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze The South-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the successful conduct of its House of Representatives primaries has boosted the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections in the zone. The APC National Vice-Chairman (South-East), Ijeomah Arodiogbu, stated this in a statement issued on Monday.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), People, Planet and Peace Foundation, on Monday commended Nike Art Gallery for portraying contemporary Nigerian life. Mr Olatunji Francisco, the Lead, Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC), an initiative of the foundation, gave the commendation when the CBBC members paid a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
