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Tanzania’s Professor Janabi Nominated As WHO Africa Director
In a historic decision during a Special Session of the World Health Organization, WHO, Regional Committee for Africa held in Geneva, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania has been nominated as the...
How Warning Labels Could Shield Nigerians From Toxic Diets
By Humphrey Ukeaja
Picture a bustling Nigerian market with rows of brightly coloured food packages clamouring for your attention.
From small kiosks to sprawling supermarkets, shelves are lined with an enticing array of...
NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital Join Forces for Free Medical Outreach, Applaud FG’s Tariff Removal on Drugs
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, is teaming up with Nizamiye Hospital to offer free medical outreach in June, coinciding with the...
Soludo Mourns Late Patriarch Of APGA National Chairman
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed heartfelt condolences following the death of Chief Sir Sylvester Chukwudozie Ezeokenwa (Ezeudo-Umuchu), father of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance...
Lagos Water Deal Shrouded In Secrecy, Says Advocacy Group
A leading civil society group, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has slammed the Lagos State Government over what it describes as a “secretive” water infrastructure deal with the Belstar/ENKA...
Nigeria Backs Smart Health Financing At Commonwealth Ministers Meeting
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called on Commonwealth nations to embrace smart, sustainable health financing to ensure equitable care for all.
Speaking at...
Prof. Pate Describes Dr. Ihekweazu’s WHO Appointment As Timely, Transformative
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has congratulated Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as Executive Director of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies...
Dying for Profit: How Nigeria’s Forgotten Communities Are Paying the Ultimate Price
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In the quiet villages of the Niger Delta, children no longer play near the creeks.
The water, once a source of life, now reeks of oil and...
Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister To Lead Delegation To AU-EU Ministerial Talks In Brussels
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, is set to lead the country’s delegation to the 3rd African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium,...
ICAN Honours FRSC Corps Marshal With Diamond Merit Award For Transformational Leadership
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, with its prestigious Diamond Merit Award,...
Police Rescue 7 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 2 Suspects, Recover Arms Across Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force has achieved major breakthroughs in its fight against criminality across the country, rescuing seven kidnapped victims, arresting two suspected kidnappers, and recovering firearms and...
Senate South East Caucus Slams JAMB Over UTME Glitch, Demands Assurance Against Future Failures
The South East Caucus of the Nigerian Senate has issued a stern warning to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following the Board’s recent admission...
By Oluchi Uzodinma
In a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector, stakeholders including scientists, farmers, and students are calling on citizens to embrace Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and dismiss common misconceptions surrounding the technology.
The appeal was made during...
Troops Ramp Up Offensive As Armed Forces Intensify Operations Nationwide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have continued a string of decisive operations across the country, neutralising terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and clamping down on oil thieves in a renewed...
Fake Video On Marte Attack Exposed As Deliberate Disinformation – Military Warns Public
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have debunked a viral video falsely linked to the recent attack on troops in Marte, Borno State, labelling it a calculated attempt...
Anambra 2025: INEC Publishes Personal Details Of Governorship Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2025 Anambra State governorship election.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of...
One Dead, Six Injured In Onitsha Gas Explosion As Police Boost Rescue Efforts
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A tragic gas cylinder explosion rocked the plumbing market along Uga Street near the Onitsha Head Bridge on 16 May 2025, leaving one person dead and...
Anambra First Lady Inaugurates Healthy Living Ambassadors In Schools
The wife of the Anambra State Governor and founder of the Nonye Soludo Healthy Living initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged principals and teachers across the state to champion and...
NUJ @ 70: Media Giants Back Anniversary Committee As Nationwide Tour Kicks Off
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has flagged off a nationwide tour to garner support for its historic 70th anniversary celebrations, beginning with visits to major...
Federal Government Urges Traditional Rulers To Lead Fight Against Insecurity
The Nigerian Government is calling on traditional rulers to take a frontline role in tackling insecurity, particularly in rural communities where unrest often festers unnoticed.
As part of efforts to formalise...
Unizik Don Advocates Revival Of Indigenous Crops To Tackle Food Insecurity
A senior lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Dr Ogechukwu Umeh, has called for urgent attention to underutilised indigenous crops as a sustainable solution to food insecurity in South-East...
Pate Salutes Nigerian Professor Elected Vice-President At UK’s Royal College of Radiologists
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has congratulated Professor Amaka Offiah on her election as Vice-President, Clinical Radiology, at the Royal College of Radiologists in the...
Minister Idris Debunks London Briefing Claims, Others Reel Success Stories At 8th Ministerial Briefing
In an era where misinformation travels faster than facts, Nigeria’s federal government is reclaiming the narrative.
From quashing false reports about press briefings abroad to unveiling real...
Nigeria Inducts 2 New Helicopters To Boost Air Force Capabilities
Nigeria has upgraded its air defence as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commissioned two new Agusta 109 Trekker helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fleet.
The President, represented by Vice President...
NTF President Celebrates Nigerian Referees' International Certification
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, has extended heartfelt congratulations to three Nigerian tennis referees, Joseph Edili, Bitrus Danjuma, and Folashade Ogunshola following their successful certification as White...
NAF @ 61: Air Force Unveils Life-Saving Medical Centres, New Infrastructure In Kano
In celebration of its 61st anniversary, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled several life-changing projects at the NAF Base in Kano, aimed at boosting operational efficiency...
ECOWAS Moves Closer To Finalising Labour Migration Strategy
The ECOWAS Commission has taken a major step towards strengthening labour migration governance in West Africa with a high-level virtual consultation.
The session brought together Member States, regional partners, and development agencies to...
ECOWAS, AU Commission Deepen Ties Ahead Of Joint Peace and Security Talks
The ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at Ambassadorial Level met with the African Union Commission’s Peace and Security Secretariat in Addis Ababa, as part of ongoing consultations...
Borno State, WHO, EU Begin Expansion Of Monguno Hospital to Boost Healthcare In Conflict Zones
In a major stride towards rebuilding healthcare in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeast, Borno State Government has begun the expansion of Monguno Specialist Hospital, with support from...
FG Pledges Commitment To Strengthening Eye Care Services
Adaora Ezenwaka
The Federal Government if Nigeria, has pledged renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s eye care system through strategic alliances, community-based interventions, and increased access to quality services, especially for underserved populations.
The Minister...
