By Folasade Akpan Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), supporting the skills-based approach while raising concerns about implementation, funding, infrastructure and sustainability nationwide. Respondents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday saidContinue Reading

By Philomina Attah Girl Effect Nigeria, an NGO, says it has successfully mobilised more than 18 million Nigerians and facilitated vaccination of 26,000 adolescent girls against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) across five states. ​The Country Director, Girl Effect Nigeria, Mrs Boladale Akin-Kolapo, disclosed this in Abuja at the national close-outContinue Reading

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu An Infectologist and Vaccinologist, Prof. Nnamdi Onyire, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms associated with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Onyire, a lecturer at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, gave the advice while reacting to reports of Ebola outbreaksContinue Reading

By Emmanuel Antswen Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue, says the Nigeria Democracy Day symbolises triumph of the people’s will, resilience and quest for democratic rule. Aondoakaa, who stated this in his Democracy Day message, signed by his media aide, Mr James Ian, andContinue Reading

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has again strongly condemned the attacks, harassment and forced displacement of Nigerians in South Africa, saying it is considering appropriate measures in response. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this while speaking with State House Correspondents on Monday in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading