By Victor Okoye Three Rotary clubs in Abuja on Wednesday donated medical equipment worth more than N30 million to Bethrapha Medical Centre, Wuye, to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare services. The donation, comprising 20 hospital crank beds, incubators and two phototherapy lights, was undertaken by the Rotary Club of AbujaContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Jesus Charity Home has commended a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for donating relief items to the orphanage, stressing the importance of supporting orphans and other vulnerable persons. A caregiver in the orphanage, Ifeanyi Nwachuku, gave the commendation when the NGO, Wise Women with Initiative, delivered the materials toContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu/Mercy Omoike Lagos, June 2, 2026 (NAN) The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has urged journalists to protect returned migrants from harm when conducting interviews and reporting migration-related stories. The Senior Communication Assistant at IOM, Mr Elijah Elaigwu, made the call during a lecture on mediaContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Prophet Isa El-Buba, Convener, Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria, has declared support for Prince Adewole Adebayo, Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential hopeful, ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday, while congratulating the SDP on its peaceful andContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike and Nefishetu Yakubu International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has urged journalists to prioritise accuracy, context and verification in reporting migration issues amid rising misinformation and disinformation online. The IOM Senior Media and Communication Officer, Mr Ada-Affana Xavier stated this during a three-day training programme onContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Executive Director, Trustlink Insurance Brokers, Mr Amos Odeh, has raised concerns that insurance penetration in Nigeria remains below one per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Odeh made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the growing number of Nigerian children lacking the skills required to secure employment and participate in the rapidly evolving economy. UNICEF’s Chief of Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, raised the concern on Wednesday in Ede, Osun, duringContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) welfare flight has airlifted a total of 332 military personnel in and out of the North-East theatre as part of routine troop rotation and welfare support.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The University of Ghana says it is advancing public health and environmental policymaking across Africa through its Air Sensor Evaluation and Training (Afri-SET Project). Dr Allison Hughes, Afri-SET Project Facility Manager at the University, disclosed this when a team of Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC), an initiativeContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Residents of Ijede and surrounding communities in Ikorodu have commended the Police Command in Lagos State for the deployment of the ‘Command Sweepers Squad’, saying it is prompt response to security concerns in the area. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
