Defence/Security
New MPB Chair says delayed death benefits demoralise troops, vows reforms
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Maj.-Gen. Julius Osifo, has warned that delays in paying death benefits to…
Tag: Death
Health
Enugu Corps member’s death not caused by substandard medicines – NAFDAC
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked the news making rounds that a Corp member…
Defence/Security
Army, Buratai, others mourn ex-Army finance chief
The Nigerian Army, former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, and other senior officers on Wednesday mourned retired Maj.-Gen. Ezra Jakko, former Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army).
General News
Niger: Group urges thorough investigation into miners’ deaths
By Aderogba George The Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners…
Health
Group pledges continued partnership with NPC after chairman’s death
By Folasade Akpan The Population Association of Nigeria (PAN) has pledged to sustain its partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) to advance population…
Health
Breaking: NPC announces death of Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a major…
General News
Lai Mohammed hails Buhari’s integrity, compassion one year after death
By Grace Abe A former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic, compassionate…
General News
Court sentences driver to death by hanging for killing octogenarian, wife
By Joy Kaka A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, on Wednesday sentenced Jonathan Markus to death by hanging for killing his…
Health
Sickle Cell: Experts blame delay, poverty for warriors’ deaths
As the world marks Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Day on Friday, experts have warned that poor management of complications from the disorder killed more sickle cell warriors in later years.
General News
Expert tasks women on regular check-up to prevent complications, sudden death
By Taiye Agbaje A health expert, Mrs Remilekun Akinfenwa, has urged women to prioritise regular, routine medical screenings to prevent medical complications that may…