Some pregnant women have appealed to the Federal Government to meet the needs of the striking resident doctors so they can return to work and offer healthcare services to Nigerians.The women made the call on Saturday in Abuja at an outreach for pregnan…
As part of activities to mark the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, some Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos have sensitised women on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023 World Breas…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday commenced distribution of relief materials to persons affected by windstorm and flood disasters in Abia communities.Head, NEMA Owerri Operations Office, Mr Ifeanyi Nnaji, said during the flag of…
The Police in Lagos State have arrested three of their extortionist officers, their counterparts of the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority working in cahoots with thugs.They were arrested around Mile 2 area of th…
The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, has extolled the exemplary and leadership qualities of Mr Akinjide Adeosun as he celebrates his 55th birthday.Adeosun, a licensed pharmacist, is the Chairman & Chief Executive Office…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on preserving critical evidence at crash sites.Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony at the L…
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Vice President (VP), Kashim Shettima, is set to launch a digital hub that will empower one million youths across the country with digital and related skills.Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Off…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially opened the CARICOM office of the Bank in Barbados, and reaffirmed the US$1.5 billion credit limit made available to support eligible CARICOM States.Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairma…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to supporting and protecting democracy in Nigeria.Lagbaja said this at the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning/Oath Taking Ceremony for Execut…
Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, on Saturday defeated Senegal 84-74 to win the 2023 Afrobasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team put up superlative performances to win the title for …
The minister of Finance, Vera Daves, ruled out Friday in Luanda the possibility of revision of the 2023 General State Budget (OGE),According to the Finance minister, for August the government chose to captivate expenses, while the staff is already work…
Ministry of Youth and Social Service Director of Sport, Jo-ann Manuel, said the ministry remains committed to assisting initiatives such as the Omusati Governor’s Cup, which helps to uplift athletes at local level.Manuel made the remarks during the off…
Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, said there is no guarantee that the Swapo party will continue to rule for another 30 years if party leaders do not do what the electorate expects of them.Alweendo, who was speaking here on Saturday at the Swa…
Thirty full tablets of mandrax and cannabis with a street value of nearly N.dollars 98 000, were confiscated Friday morning from a taxi which was en route to Outjo.Namibian Police Force (NamPol) head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Ins…
Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Saturday pumped water from Olushandja South wall outlet into the Etaka-Uuvudhiya earth canal, which stretches across 130 kilometers.The raw water is fit only for livestock consumption and agriculture purposes.Nam…
