Expert recommends preferential COVID-19 vaccination for SCD patients under 16
Dr. Patrick Obinna, an hematologist, based in Abuja, has suggested that Nigerians with Sickle Cell Disease(SCD), who are below 16 years old, should be eligible […]
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GBV: FG urges increased awareness on violence against women, girls
The Federal Government on Thursday called for increased awareness on violence against women and girls aimed at ending the scourge. Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, Wife of […]
Buhari to security agencies: Give no breathing space to terrorists, criminals
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the military and other security agencies not to give breathing space to terrorists and criminals operating in various parts of […]
Onyema to in-flight passengers: ‘Nigerians better-off living as one’
Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace, has called on Nigerians not to be discouraged by recent separationist events, insisting Nigerians are better off living as one, […]
Forum says monitoring of govt projects key to effective service delivery
Nigerians have been urged to own and monitor government projects in their vicinities for effective service delivery. The stakeholders made the call at a “Peering […]
Lawmaker to construct grazing grounds for Zamfara herders
Sen. Sahabi Ya’u (Zamfara North) has promised to construct grazing grounds for herders in his constituency to complement government efforts aimed at tackling insecurity in […]
June 12: Rights group hails Buhari, wants rebuild of burnt police stations
The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) on Sunday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s courage in implementing June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. HURMA’s Executive Director, Isiak […]
i-FAIR will fast-track Nigeria’s knowledge economy – TETFund boss
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, says establishment of Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) Centre will […]
EU, WHO support COVID-19 response, health system in Cambodia
The EU and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have joined forces to support preparedness for and response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and future health security threats […]
Buhari advocates joint international efforts to tackle COVID-19, struggling economies
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for joint international efforts to tackle COVID-19, with spillovers into dwindling national economies that would require a global framework to […]
Speed limit advocacy yielding positive results in Bauchi -FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the 30 kilometres per hour speed limit advocacy for motorists was yielding positive results in Bauchi State. Mr […]
World Bank specialist identifies public finance as UHC enabler
Dr Olumide Okunola, Senior Health Specialist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, has said that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) was not […]
Fostering World Peace requires tolerance, inclusion, reconciliation – Kallon
The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, has said that building sustainable World Peace would require promoting the culture of tolerance, inclusion and reconciliation. […]
Governors Forum best platform to discuss issues affecting Nigeria, says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Nigeria Governors Forum remains the best platform to discuss issues affecting Nigeria. The former President, who made […]
Group advocates regular engagement of youths against drug abuse, alcohol
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has advocated regular engagement and sensitisation of youths to the dangers of drug abuse and alcoholism […]
Nigeria ‘ll conquer all odds, become stronger in Africa – Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says with determination and perseverance, Nigeria will conquer all odds and become more stronger in Africa. Masari made the […]
Six political parties hail PDP’s victory at council poll
Six political parties in Andoni local government area that participated in the recently concluded council polls have lauded the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Ramadan: Kogi governor urges prayers for Nigeria’s peace, progress
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has urged Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan fasting period to pray for peace and progress of Nigeria. Bello gave […]
FRSC decries recklessness of commercial motorcyclists in Kafanchan
The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has decried the reckless manner commercial motorcyclists drive in the area.The FRSC Unit Commander in […]
Africa administers less than 2% of global COVID-19 vaccines – WHO
Africa accounts for less than two per cent of the 690 million COVID-19 vaccines administered globally so far. “Although progress is being made, many African […]
Expert calls on FG to establish more cancer treatment centers for wider coverage
The Executive Director of Nostra Cancer Care Foundation, an NGO, Mrs Bridget Oyibo, has urged the Federal Government to establish more Radiology centres and provide […]
LASG demolishes 2 Lagos Island buildings to prevent collapse
The Lagos State Government says it has demolished two structurally defective buildings on Lagos Island ahead of the rainy season to prevent collapses and loss […]
Sanwo-Olu, deputy take COVID-19 vaccine
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday took the first injection of the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Sanwo-Olu […]
NGO provides support services for 128 GBV survivors in Edo
The Global Women for Quality and Sustainable Development Initiative (GWSD), says it has provided support to 128 Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors in Edo within […]
Education minister urges common measure at combating COVID-19 among Commonwealth nations
The Minister of Education, Mr Adamu Adamu, has urged members of the Commonwealth of Nations to evolve common measures to fight COVID-19 and protect their […]