By Joshua Olomu “Nini: A Tale of Betrayal and Triumph”, star-studded Nollywood blockbuster has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that industry stakeholders, including filmmakers, actors, cast and crew of the film, were present at the premiere on Sunday night at SilverbirdContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has composed a rousing Independence ode, offering the nation what she calls a “Word-Rhyming-Flower”, as the country turns 65. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that her poem, titled ‘Remember, Remember theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Ondo Redemption Front, a frontline civic organisation committed to good governance, has tasked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo on the need for accountability and grassroots development. The Chairman of the Front, Ayodeji Ologun, made the call at news conference after the September Edition meeting of theContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has described the death of Arise News anchor, Ms Somtochukwu Maduagwu, as regrettable. This is contained in a letter of condolence signed by Idris to the Chairman of the Arise News channel, Chief Nduka Obaigbena and issuedContinue Reading
By Anthony Alabi African news agencies have been urged to strengthen their photojournalism services to meet the demands of the digital era. Mr Fouad Arif, President of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) and Director-General of Agence Macrocaine De Presse (MAP), said this on Monday in Rabat. TheContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has appealed to the Lagos State Government to reinstate its suspended guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP). Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, WARDC Africa Founding Director, in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Margaret’s world took a dramatic turn the day she pricked herself with a contaminated needle while caring for a patient. As a dedicated healthcare worker, she had always put others first, but now she couldn’tContinue Reading
By Ambassador Yu Dunhai The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly recently concluded successfully. This was a session of special significance, as it marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the global anti-fascist war and the establishment of the United Nations. Over the past 80 years, theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged all Africans to strongly trade, invest and build for a greater economic sustainability. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the chamber, made the call at the of 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF), on Monday in Abuja. Obegolu saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Oladipupo Fasan, Head of Cardiology at the National Hospital, Abuja, has called for the strengthening of Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to effectively address cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Nigeria. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on World Heart Day (Sept. 29), themed “Don’t Miss aContinue Reading
