Foundation lauds NASS for passing bill to control sickle cell disease
Sickle Cell Aid Foundation (SCAF), an NGO, has lauded the National Assembly for passing the Bill to control Sickle Cell disease in Nigeria. Ms Elmer […]
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Ekiti LG begins campaign against open defecation
The Moba Local Government Council of Ekiti is to begin a sensitisation against open defecation. The Chairman of the local government, Mr Micheal Aborisade disclosed […]
Investors commit N10bn to waste management in Kaduna – Official
The Kaduna State Government has handed over waste management in the state to three investors, who are committing N10 billion to the project. Mr Yusuf […]
Edo NSCDC impounds 200,000 litres of allegedly adulterated petroleum products
The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it seized about 200,000 litres of allegedly adulterated petroleum product between July […]
NLC lauds Gov. Sule over implementation of workers’ outstanding promotions
Comrade Yusuf Iya, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa, has commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the implementation of over 13 years outstanding promotions of […]
Flood: Delta rice farmers commence harvest
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Delta Chapter, says its members have commenced harvest ahead of the anticipated perennial flooding in the state. Chief […]
ADC mourns ex-presidential candidate, Mailafia
The Kaduna State chapter of African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described the death of the party’s presidential candidate in 2019, Dr Obadiah Mailafia, as a […]
Ex-ANAN President tasks FG on population census to achieve sustainable national planning
Dr Samuel Nzekwe, a financial expert, has advised the Federal Government to intensify efforts toward conducting a population census that would facilitate a sustainable national […]
Oncologist tasks FG on integrating cancer screening with ante-natal services
A Radiotherapy Oncologist has appealed for the integration of cervical cancer screening with ante-natal services and NYSC enrolment, to ensure early detection and treatment. Dr […]
Ex-EFCC boss Waziri canvasses drug test for National honour awardees
The former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mrs Farida Waziri has suggested that drug test should be included as one of the criteria […]
Lagos APC to adopt consensus candidate for Oct. 2 state congress
The Lagos State APC Caretaker Committee has reaffirmed the likelihood of employing consensus arrangement to produce the state executives during the forthcoming Oct. 2 state […]
2023 elections: How to make women participate actively – Barr Rhoda Tyoden
Barrister Rhoda Tyoden, National President of the International Federation of Women Layers, FIDA, Nigeria Chapter speaks on the case for women in politics and Public […]
Anambra commissioner seeks more funds for health sector
Dr Vincent Okpala, the Commissioner for Health in Anambra, has called on governments at various levels to allocate more funds to the health sector to […]
Afforestation: NEWMAP establishes 116 hectares of woodlot in Borno – official
The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has established 116 hectares of Woodlot in Borno as part of measures to contain deforestation. The News […]
World Bank, UNN support FG to advance natural capital accounts- Don
The World Bank and University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) are set to support the Federal Government to develop Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in the country, […]
CVR: INEC registers 22,229 voters in Kwara – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered a total of 22,229 voters in Kwara since the beginning of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) […]
APC congress: Discords ‘ll be addressed at national secretariat – Lawmaker
Mr Setonji David, Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Strategies and Security, says parallel ward, LGA congresses of the APC will be […]
Bauchi Christian Pilgrims Board lauds Gov. Mohammed’s peace initiative
Mr Samuel Haruna, Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has commended Gov. Bala Mohammed’s initiative towards promoting inter-religious harmony and peaceful coexistence in […]
Association decries dearth of physiotherapists in Federal, state hospitals
The Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN), has decried the dearth of physiotherapists in both federal and state hospitals in the country. […]
Rainy Season: Ensure functional wipers, clear windscreen — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before putting them on the highway during […]
NNPC’S declaration of profits will boost investor confidence, says industry expert
An oil and gas expert, Mr Wilson Opuwei, says the recent declaration of profit after tax of N287 billion for the year 2020 by the […]
Road crashes always fatal if seatbelts are not used -FRSC
The Itori Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has emphasised the need for motorists and their passengers to always use […]
Artistes seek unity among PMAN members
Some artistes have called on members of the FCT chapter of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) to unite themselves for a better future […]
PPP will enhance efficient healthcare delivery in Nasarawa State – CMD
Dr Ikrama Hassan, Chief Medical Director of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) Lafia, says Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the health sector would enhance efficiency […]
FG pays CCT to 11,617 vulnerable people in Imo
The Federal Government on Tuesday, concluded payment of four months arrears of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) to 11,617 vulnerable people in Imo. The beneficiaries were […]