Levy By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has distanced itself from the activities of a group allegedly extorting traditional medicine practitioners under the guise of acting on behalf of the state. Mr Onyekwere Nwobodo, Special Adviser (SPA) on Media to Gov. Peter Mbah, stated this in a statement heContinue Reading
By Chinyere Omeire A Coroner’s court sitting at Igbosere, Lagos State, on Tuesday suspended inquest into the death of a 21-month-old son of literary giant, Chimamanda Adichie.The child, Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of Chimamanda and Dr Ivara Esege, died in January in Lagos. He was admitted at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon Nigeria has stepped up technical cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, and Barbados as part of efforts to deepen South-South ties among Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) said its Director-General, Yusuf Yakub, made the push during a working visit toContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze HealthKraft, a health communication platform has announced plans to raise a $5 million Health Creator Fund to combat misconceptions and strengthen digital health literacy across Africa. The Founder, HealthKraft, Dr Olawale Ogunlana, disclosed this on Sunday night at the first edition of the health creators’ convergence heldContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Procurement Center of Excellence at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano. It is to serve as a regional hub for training procurement officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The Director-General of the BureauContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha No fewer than 13 inmates are to regain their freedom from the New Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre on Monday, following the intervention of the Sunday and Omoikhere Orianran Foundation (SOOF). The release followed the payment of court-ordered fines and compensation by the foundation toContinue Reading
By Grace Abe/Okon Okon The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, says the commission is set for repositioning as the human resource advisory engine room of government through a comprehensive strategic plan. Olaopa said that the plan aimed to restore merit, professionalism and efficiency in the civilContinue Reading
By Charity Nwosu Two parents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed divergent views on child upbringing, reflecting differing approaches to parenting influenced by social and cultural expectations. The parents spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja, highlighting differences in discipline, communication,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says the Kaduna–Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi railway project has reached 60 per cent completion. Mr Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer of the Federal Ministry of Transportation overseeing Section Two of the project, disclosed this during an inspection visit by the Presidential Media Team in Jigawa. The team wasContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to late Dr Olatunji Braithwaite, describing him as a towering patriot. He said Braithwaite’s contributions to Nigeria’s legal, political, and social development would inspire generations yet unborn. Tinubu spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the 10th memorial lecture held inContinue Reading
