Ondo First Lady gets commendation for combating cervical cancer
The Permanent Secretary in the Ondo State Ministry of Health, Mrs Folukemi Aladenola, has lauded the `giant strides“ of the state’s First Lady, Mrs Betty […]
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Agriculture remains most important component of Nigeria’s economy – AFMA
The Africa Farmers Management Association (AFMA) on Thursday has said that agriculture still remains the most important component of Nigeria’s economy. Prof. Usman Haruna, the […]
Malaria cases in Uganda drop by 8.7%
Malaria cases in Uganda dropped by 8.7 per cent in the financial year 2020/21, a report indicated on Thursday. The annual report, issued by the […]
Military alerts residents on movement of troops, equipment in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji in Kaduna State, says it’s second bi-annual field training exercise involving […]
Malaria: Jigawa Govt, partners distribute 3.7m nets
The Jigawa Government in partnership with Malaria Consortium have begun the distribution of 3.7 million Insecticide Treated Nets to vulnerable households in the state. Gov. […]
NCC to revitalise telecom Special Numbering Service segment
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking a decisive regulatory move to ensure sustainability, profitability and fair competition in the […]
Four killed, others trapped as another building collapses in Lagos
Four persons have died and five others rescued as a building under construction collapsed in the Badagry area of Lagos State on Wednesday. The Lagos […]
2021 Diaspora summit showcased business, sponsorship opportunities in Nigeria – NiDCOM
The just concluded 2021 Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS21) has created the opportunities for participants to explore the business and sponsorship opportunities in Nigeria’s 36 states, […]
15 shot dead in crackdown on Sudan anti-coup protests
Sudanese security forces shot dead at least 15 anti-coup protesters and wounded dozens more on Wednesday, medics said, in the bloodiest day since the military’s […]
WHO, global leaders call for elimination of cervical cancer
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday joined advocates around the world to commemorate a landmark Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination and welcome groundbreaking […]
Police deny ejecting female officers residing in barracks with civilian spouses
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, says there is no plan to eject female officers residing in […]
Death toll soars to 53 after attack on Burkina Faso security post
At least 53 people were killed in a weekend attack on a gendarmerie post in Burkina Faso, an updated government toll showed on Wednesday. The […]
U.S. removes Nigeria from religious freedom list ahead of Blinken’s visit
Washington on Wednesday removed Nigeria from its list of countries with religious freedom concerns, just a day before Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in […]
Borno Govt commends Sudan Mission team for partnership in gum Arabic, wheat, animal production
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has said the visit of Sudan Mission team to the state to interact and […]
About 15 million Nigerians consume illicit drugs – NDLEA chairman
By MARK JANG, Jos – The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen Buba Marwa, has said that 15 […]
One killed, 30 kidnapped as bandits attack Niger community
One person has been killed while 30 others have been kidnapped as armed bandits invaded the Zazzaga community in Zazzaga Ward, Munya Local Government Area […]
FG approves establishment of Federal University of Health Sciences, Oturkpo
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, approved establishment of a Federal University of Sciences in Oturkpo, Benue. The […]
President Buhari mourns Sani Dangote, says his honesty in business is exemplary
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari followed up an earlier phone call to the Dangote family in Kano by sending a delegation to […]
Zulum pays condolence visit to late Brig. Gen Zirkushu’s family in Kaduna, releases N20m
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday, led a delegation on condolence visit to the bereaved family of late […]
IPMAN denies change of leadership in Cross River
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Chapter of the The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN,) has denied any change of leadership […]