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).Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners following their arrest during enforcement operations in Niger. The Executive Director of the organisation, Comrade Patrick Onomuodeke, made the call in a statement on Friday inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Population Association of Nigeria (PAN) has pledged to sustain its partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) to advance population policies and national development in spite of the death of its Chairman. PAN President, Prof. Enang Ebingha, made the pledge on Thursday during a condolence visitContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a major loss to the commission and the country. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday in Abuja, by the Director, Public Affairs Department, Mrs AdelayoContinue Reading
By Grace Abe A former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic, compassionate and incorruptible leader. Mohammed made the remarks in Abuja during a tribute programme marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing on Monday. A statement on theContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, on Wednesday sentenced Jonathan Markus to death by hanging for killing his 82-year-old boss, Ezekiel Adebola and 67-year-old wife, Abiodun. Delivering judgment, Justice Idris Mohammed held that based on the evidence before the court, Markus committed the crime,Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A health expert, Mrs Remilekun Akinfenwa, has urged women to prioritise regular, routine medical screenings to prevent medical complications that may cause sudden death. Akinfenwa, the Director of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, gave the advice at the Peculiar Good Women Fellowship 20th Anniversary ofContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Three Non-Governmental Organisations on Tuesday in Abuja organised a training for desk officers from various organisations, including the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on first-response skills to reduce deaths during emergencies. The organisers are Smile Network International, the HAVIDS Centre for Environment and Development, and the FountainContinue Reading
An NGO, the Unity Advocacy Group (UAG) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that about 150 members of a Fulani community died in a military-controlled detention facility in Kwara, urging Nigerians to remain calm.Continue Reading
