By Lilian U. Okoro Positive reports are expected in the mental health subsector in 2024, says Dr Taiwo Obindo, the President of Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN). Obindo, also a Consultant Psychiatrist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that the year 2023 endedContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun/Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says over 11,885 start-up businesses have been empowered in the last four years with attention to Micro-Enterprises in driving economic development of the state. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made this known on Tuesday at theContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Federal Government has commenced training of Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer facilitators in Lagos State for the enrolment of 283,003 beneficiaries. Speaking at the one-day training for the facilitators on Tuesday in Lagos, Dr Michael Ajuluchuku, the National Programme Manager, National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO),Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili Prof. Mohammed Sambo, former Director-General of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has explained how youths, aged 18 to 25 years, can access healthcare insurance services in the country. He also explained how retired civil servants who attained the age of 60 years and left service can alsoContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Chibok leaders under the auspices of Kibaku Area Development Association have urged President Bola Tinubu to order the deployment of more troops to stem the resurgence of terrorists attacks in the area. The Abuja branch Chairman of the association, Mr Mutah Nkeki, made the call whileContinue Reading
Ex- First Lady Maryam Abacha, others storm Abuja as Tallen celebrates birthdayContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has commended the Minister of Interior and the team of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS), over the successful unveiling of the Automated Passport Registration System. The council’s commendation was conveyed in a statement jointly signed by Amb. BlessingContinue Reading
Cameroon Minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachieon, says Cameroon will introduce malaria vaccine on Jan. 22. The minister, in a statement on Tuesday said the move was part of concerted efforts to enhance the fight against malaria and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. “The selected vaccine, MosquirixContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Chocolate City Music, renowned as a pioneer in the African music industry, has released the ‘Chocolate City Cypher’ to celebrate the golden anniversary of Hip-Hop. Abuchi Ugwu, Chief Executive Officer, Chocolate City Music, said the tribute track features elite artistes including MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince,Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Mr Jonathan Lokpobiri has lauded the achievements of the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu. Lokpobiri also advocated for an upward review of the budgetary allocation to PAP when he paid aContinue Reading
