Ramadan: Islamic clerics task Nigerian leaders on good governance
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – An Islamic cleric, Khalifa Ali Abulfatihi has appealed to Nigerian leaders to have the feelings of the masses at […]
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The mystery of Egbesu-Owou: The ancient masquerade before man By ASIAYEI ENAIBO
Seven days after the ritual of cleansing, the flag waves around the temples, and dancers, singers, and drums invoke the presence of the Deities. […]
4.5b people not fully covered by essential health services – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that at least 4.5 billion people, more than half of the world’s population, are not fully covered by […]
Easter: CAN organizes rally, preaches love and unity in Nasarawa
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia – The Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN), in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has organized rally in […]
FG advocates enhanced TB detection with GeneXpert technology
The Federal Government has emphasised the critical role of innovative technology in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social […]
Chief (Architect) Gabriel Yakubu Aduku (1944-2024): An icon departs with passion for humanity
By THEOPHILUS ABBAH – Not desperate, never agitated, not rebellious, not a mischief-maker, Chief (Architect) Gabriel Aduku exited this world of desperation, agitations, […]
Cross River to become Nigeria’s tourism hub – Official
The Special Adviser on Media to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, has said the government is putting measures in […]
World TB Day: 2.5m Africans contracted Tuberculosis in 2022 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that more than 2.5 million individuals contracted Tuberculosis in 2022 in Africa, equating to one person […]
Fresh outbreak of diphtheria kills 4 in Kano
No fewer than four children have reportedly lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State. The Information Officer […]
HIV can be eliminated in lab using gene editing tool – Study
Researchers have eliminated HIV from cells in a laboratory, raising hopes of a cure. Using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, which won the […]
Nigeria commemorates World TB Day 2024 with renewed resolve to end Tuberculosis
Nigeria observed 2024 World TB Day, honouring the millions who have succumbed to tuberculosis while raising awareness of the disease’s prevalence in the country. […]
Ramadan: How Muslim women can delay menstrual cycle to fast — Cleric
The Chief Missioner of Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum, Malam Salaudeen Abdulkadir, has said the Muslim women who don’t want to miss their fasting, can medically […]
Late Olubadan’s enviable qualities stood him out – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun, as “shocking” . In a statement by his […]
Kanem Borno Global Summit calls for promotion, sustainability of cultural & historical values
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Participants at the Kanem Borno Global Summit has resolved to promote and sustain the cultural and historical values of […]
Sultan declares Monday, 1st day of Ramadan
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Monday, March 11, as […]
NCDC facing challenges in tackling epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria – DG
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is facing numerous challenges in addressing epidemic-prone diseases in the country. The Director […]
Reclaiming the Female Body in Bisola Bada’s “i am a body of water” – AKUMBU UCHE
What is it about the sight of a woman’s naked body that evokes shame and disgust? Recently, artworks by Laetitia Ky, who has made the […]
Ramadan: Sultan urges Muslims to look out for new Moon
By HARUNA AHMED, Sokoto – The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has […]
Dark-brown eyes have higher risk of developing cataract – Optometrist
The Managing Director of a private eye clinic in Warri, Delta, Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, has said people with dark brown eyes have higher risk […]
Sanwo-Olu to immortalise Wigwe as Dangote, CBN Governor, others extol virtues
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to immortalise the late founder of Access Bank, Dr Herbert Wigwe, who was born at the Island […]