Pope mourns as cardinal dies 3 months after appointment
Pope Francis on Tuesday expressed his condolences to the family of late Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Ghana and his diocese of Wa in the […]
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About 10 countries to participate in Calabar Carnival – Commissioner
No fewer than 10 countries are expected to participate in the 2022 Annual Calabar Carnival, Mr Eric Anderson, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Development, Cross […]
Nigeria yet to achieve 70% COVID-19 immunisation coverage – NPHCDA
Nigeria is yet to meet its 70 per cent target coverage with the COVID-19 vaccines, Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Secretary of the National Primary […]
Death denied us opportunity to celebrate Sammie Okposo – Duke
Amb. Felix Duke, the National President of Creative Industry Group (CIG), says it is unbelievable and difficult to accept that a Gospel music legend, Sammie […]
Egyptian archaeologists find mummies with golden tongues
The Egyptian archaeological mission working at a temple in the delta province of Menoufia found several mummies with golden tongues, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism […]
1 psychiatric doctor to about a million Nigerians is alarming – Psychiatrists cry out
President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, says Nigeria currently has one qualified psychiatric doctor to about a million people. “This development has […]
Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists urges FG to tackle brain drain, promote technological practices
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has called on the Federal Government to equip various hospitals with adequate technological infrastructures […]
2022 World Diabetes Day: Beyond rhetoric, any hope for people living with the condition?
World Health Organisation (WHO) report says the prevalence of diabetes is increasing among people of all ages and many people in developing countries are battling […]
3.5bn people suffer from oral diseases, says WHO
A new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases with three out of four affected […]
World Toilet Day: 779m people lack safely managed sanitation services — WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says 779 million people around the world lack basic access to safely managed sanitation services. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional […]
NCDC registers 975 Lassa fever cases, 177 deaths in 11 months
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the cumulative case of Lassa fever in the country since the beginning of […]
Saudi Arabia intimates NAHCOH on arrangements for 2023 Hajj – Chairman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed that the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has intimated the commission of arrangement for 2023 […]
Kogi Govt declares war against quacks in health sector
The Kogi State Government has declared war against quackery in its health sector following its devastating effects on lives of innocent residents of the state. […]
Calabar Carnival: Cross River needs to grow beyond raw materials production – Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade on Sunday declared that Cross River could not remain raw materials producer alone but would aim at adding value to them through […]
In 5 days, Nigeria mourns death of 2 celebrated journalists turned spokespersons
In a spate of five days, Nigeria has lost two of its cerebral and finest journalists turned spokespersons to key government officials. They are Mal. […]
Access to proper healthcare will reduce maternal, child mortality — Ehanire
THE Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the lack of access to healthcare is the main factor contributing to high maternal, infant and under […]
David Mark buries son amidst tears in Otukpo
The remains of Tunde Mark, son of the former President of the Senate, David Mark, has been laid to rest in his home town Otukpo, […]
Tourist resorts in Lagos you should visit during holidays and its Investment opportunities BY DENNIS ISONG
One of the biggest sectors all over the world is tourism. This sector generates a lot of money yearly. The good thing about tourist resorts […]
Bauchi records 130 cases of Lassa fever, 16 deaths – Official
The Bauchi State Government says it has recorded 16 Lassa fever deaths and 130 confirmed infections in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Mr […]
Gov. Ortom pays glowing tributes to late Tunde Mark (photos)
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has paid glowing tributes to Tunde Jonathan Mark, son of former Senate President, David Mark […]