A fatal auto crash has claimed the lives of a Nigerian man identified as Ifeanyi Mbah, and his two sons in South Africa. His wife, Nomabandla Mbah, 33, was the only survivor in the accident that occurred in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape on Monday night, March 22. It was gathered […]
Nigeria
Senate approves creation of Solid Mineral Agency
The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a Bill which seeks to establish an agency for the development of solid mineral resources in Nigeria. The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Mineral Development Corporation to invest and catalyze investments in the mining sector, to […]
Nigeria ranks second after India in Global Childhood Tuberculosis
Statistics show that Nigeria ranks second in the world in the highest number of children with tuberculosis (TB) According to a release by the Federal Government, Nigeria is second only to India in the global child tuberculosis index. Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, disclosed during the ministerial […]
122, 410 Nigerians Vaccinated In Nigeria
An update has been released by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, on Monday to show that a total of 122,410 eligible Nigerians have so far been vaccinated, representing 3.1 per cent of the proportion vaccinated. A breakdown of the NPHCDA update contained in an Electronic Management of […]
COVID-19: Nigeria develops two vaccines, awaits clinical trials, certification
Nigeria has produced two vaccines against the virus, which are set to undergo clinical trials and possible certification. This was made known by Chairman of the Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha, at the briefing of the PTF […]
UNICEF Says 26.5m Nigerian Children Can’t Access Enough Water
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has disclosed that no fewer than 26.5 million Nigerian Children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs and are experiencing high or extremely high water vulnerability.UNICEF made this known in a statement to commemorate the 2021 World Water Day. According to […]
Access Bank challenges women to take the center stage in IWD fireside chat
Access Bank Plc has held a virtual fireside chat devoted to discuss the challenges women face in the workplace and their attempt to break away from societal stereotypes. The chat analyzed the issues women face and proffered solutions to help them own their voices, fight impostor syndrome and maintain assertiveness […]
Federal High Court Begins Easter Vacation March 29th
Federal High Courts across the country will commence Easter vacation on Monday, March 29th. In a circular signed by Mr Emmanuel Gakko, the Chief Registrar of the Court and pasted in the Federal High Court Lagos, stated that the vacation ends on Friday, April 9th while normal court activities are […]
APLSCD PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT TO CHILDLESS PARENTS WHO LOST THEIR CHILDREN TO SICKLE CELL DISEASE
The Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder, APLSCD, has said it would continue to support indigent parents whose children died of sickle cell disease, leaving them distraught and in grief. This was made known by the National Coordinator of the Association, Mrs Aisha Edward Maduagwu, while speaking to […]
INEC Suspends Ekiti State Bye Election Indefinitely
Report has it that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended Ekiti State by-election indefinitely, citing violence and killings that marred the polls. This is according to a statement released on Saturday by the INEC national commissioner in charge of information and voter education Festus Okoye. According to him, […]