By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) In line with the global commitment toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Nigeria is pushing to ensure equitable access to high-quality and affordable health care for all citizens. However, progress has been slow, evident in high out-of-pocket healthcareContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Since its establishment on April 18, 1963, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has played a vital role in defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its airspace, and contributing to regional stability. By many accounts, the NAF has demonstrated remarkable commitment to its mission, withContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The President of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), Mrs Funke Agbor, (SAN), has been re-elected into the Executive Council of the Comité Maritime International (CMI). Agbor was re-elected for another three-year term. The Publicity Secretary of NMLA, Mrs Omolola Ikwuagwu, made the disclosure inContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have warned illegal mining operators across the country to desist or face imprisonment by a court of law. The mining marshal Commander, Attah Onoja, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the rights and welfare of Nigerian children, as the country marked Children’s Day 2025. He also called for a bully-free generation and enhanced child protection measures at all levels. Represented by the Minister of State forContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), JB Daudu, has condemned the incessant carpet-crossing by elected political office holders in the country. He described such act as unethical and capable of resulting to one-party state. Daudu, the Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation said this atContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie A Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), JB Daudu (SAN), has advocated for a higher minimum entry requirement for the Nigerian Police Force, suggesting a university degree or its equivalent. Daudu, who is the Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation, made the callContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Consulate in Jeddah has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to collaborate with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) towards ensuring a successful and seamless 2025 Hajj operation. The Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh, said this in a statement issued by Malam Muhammad Musa, Head,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta As Nigeria prepares to celebrate 2025 Children’s Day, the country’s young population has advocated for greater inclusion and protection from the scourge of child trafficking. They made the call on Monday ahead of the Children’s Day celebration organised by the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs inContinue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has stressed the need to promote Nigeria’s local languages and culture in order to drive national development. Soyinka made the call on Monday while answering questions from newsmen after his visit to the Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts, University ofContinue Reading
