Pregnancy: Gynaecologist stresses importance of ANC
Dr Chuka Agunwa of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, has stressed the importance of Ante Natal Care (ANC) to pregnant women, saying “it is […]
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Umuahia armed robbery victim dies from gunshot wounds — Deceased’s brother
A middle-aged palm oil merchant in Umuahia, Mr Basil Odoemelam, who was robbed of over N1 million in broad day light in the capital city […]
Prosecute perpetrators of violence, NMA charges members
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has advised its members, affiliates and state branches to prosecute perpetrators of violence against any health worker. Dr Francis Faduyile, the […]
Lafia specialist hospital to begin training of doctors on residency – CMD
Dr Hassan Ikrama, Chief Medical Director, Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, says the hospital has been given full accreditation for residency training in Family […]
CBN, state govt. pledge support for cotton farmers in Ekiti
The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has assured members of National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) Ekiti chapter of its financial assistance to enable them […]
Global Fund: Health minister harps on 3 pillars for effective coordination
Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has emphasised on three pillars of trust, confidence and accountability for effective coordination and delivery of Global […]
Man in court for allegedly beating wife to stupor
A 33-year-old man, Banjo Babatunde, who allegedly beat up his wife to stupor, was, on Friday, arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, […]
U.S-based Imo indigenes react to Supreme Court verdict
A group of U.S-based Imo indigenes, the Mbano National Assembly (MNA), has reacted to Tuesday’s Supreme Court verdict that effected a change of government in […]
Buhari greets Chief Emeka Anyaoku at 87
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on his 87th birthday. The president, in a statement by his Special […]
Kaduna govt. constitutes committee to collate data on Almajiris
The Kaduna State government says it has set up a committee to collate data on the Almajiri population in the state. The state Commissioner for […]
Bauchi Govt. to re-open abandoned museum to boost tourism
Alhaji Modibbo Abdulkadir, Commissioner, Bauchi State Ministry for Tourism and Culture, says the ministry will reconstruct and re-open the abandoned museum to enhance tourism activities in […]
Town Union to foot JAMB bill for 150 candidates of Anambra community
Chief Bonny Nkwuaku, President General of Enugwu-Ukwu Town Union in Anambra says it will pay for 150 candidates from the community to write the 2020 […]
FRSC decorates 34 newly-promoted officers in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Command, on Friday, decorated 34 newly-promoted officers in the state with new ranks, urging them to rededicate themselves to […]
Inflation rises to 11.98% in December–NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Consumer Price Index, (CPI) which measures inflation, increased by 11.98 per cent year-on-year in December 2019. The NBS […]
Comedy now one of Nigeria’s major exports – Shete
An Ibadan based-comedian, Olakunle Akinsete, popularly known as Shete, says comedy is now a major export in Nigeria. Shete told the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Don urges lecturers to eschew acts inimical to university education
A renowned Agricultural Economist, Prof. Christian Onyenweaku, has advised lecturers to desist from acts capable of destroying the nation’s university education.Onyenweaku gave the advice on […]
VAT implementation takes effect Feb. 1– finance minister
Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning says the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) increase from five per cent to […]
Cash transfer : Beneficiaries in Oyo rural communities laud FG
Beneficiaries of the Cash Transfer Scheme known as Household Uplifting Programme (HUP) in Oyo state have lauded the efforts of the Federal Government in empowering […]
APGA leadership tussle: Justice has prevailed, says Njoku
Chief Edozie Njoku, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), National Chairman, says justice has prevailed as the court injunction preventing him from executing his duties as […]
FG to site specialised agricultural market in Osun
The Federal Government is to site a specialised agricultural produce and international fish market in Ijebu –Jesa in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun. Mr […]
FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N716.2bn for month of December
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N716.298 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of December 2019. The Permanent Secretary, […]
EU parliament condemns rights crackdown in Burundi ahead of 2020 election
The European parliament has passed a resolution condemning Burundi for restricting freedom of expression and violating human rights ahead of elections due in May this […]
Security: Journalist inaugurates campaign on dangers of crime
A Journalist, Mr Oludairo Johnson, on Thursday launched a campaign to raise awareness of residents of Ijegun Area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos, on the […]
Again, Buhari meets NNPC GMD, Mela Kyari, at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari has again met with the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mela Kyari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]
Teacher defrauded 4 applicants of N855, 000 in job scam in 1 year – Witness alleges
A prosecution witness, Insp. Anthony Iliya, told an Upper Area Court in Zuba, FCT that a teacher, Akum-Chukwu Dolibi, defrauded four job seekers of N855,000. […]