The World Health Organization has reported that more than 1,300 excess deaths have occurred across Europe since June 21 as an intense heatwave continues to grip large parts of the continent. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described heat stress as a “silent killer,” warning that much of Europe’s infrastructure was […]
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Rivers Police recover pistol hidden in loaf of bread, arrest suspect
Police Operatives in Rivers State have recovered firearm concealed inside a loaf of bread and arrested a suspect in Port Harcourt. The command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Friday in Port Harcourt. Agabe said the firearm was recovered during a routine stop-and-search […]
UN agencies step up response for more countries to check Ebola outbreak in Africa
The United Nations has stepped up support for more countries as Ebola outbreak worsens UN spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said this on Thursday during a news conference, at the UN headquarters in New York, to give update on Ebola outbreak. Dujarric said UN, through its agencies, is allocating funds to Burundi […]
TB network appeals to N/Assembly to urgently strengthen Anti-Discrimination Bill
An appeal has gone to the National Assembly to urgently strengthen the proposed TB Anti-Discrimination Bill to ensure greater protection for the rights and dignity of people affected by the disease. Tuberculosis (TB) Advocacy Network made the appeal during an advocacy engagement in Abuja. It stressed the need for the […]
Nigerian Army at 163: “Nigerian Army remains symbol of patriotism” – COAS Shaibu, Pays tribute to fallen heroes
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has declared that the Nigerian Army remains an enduring symbol of patriotism, resilience, and unwavering commitment to national service, having successfully defended the country’s sovereignty for over a century and a half. This assertion was made on Friday during a […]
Nigerian Army to Appreciate Liberia, Sierra Leone Peacekeeping Veterans – COAS Nam
Nigerian Army says it plans to recognise and appreciate officers and soldiers who served in peacekeeping operations in Liberia, Sierra Leone and other conflict-affected countries by sponsoring some of the veterans to revisit the nations where they helped restore peace more than 30 years ago. The Chief of Army Staff […]
Anambra Govt. Reaffirms Commitment To MSMEs, Pledges Stronger Support For Enterprise Growth.
By Ndife David, Awka.The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, declaring that sustained support for entrepreneurship remains central to its economic development agenda as the world commemorates the 2026 World MSMEs Day.In a special message released from his office […]
Anambra State Government, UNICEF Expand on Curbing Maternal, Neonatal Deaths
By Chris Chikelue Anambra State Government is doing eo reduce maternal and child mortality especially at birth through strengthened collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike emphasized on this and other ways the state is putting in efforts […]
Gov. Soludo Charges Religious Leaders On Societal Regeneration, Advocates Structured Church-State Partnership
By Christian ABURIME Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has issued a clarion call for a robust and formalized collaboration between the State Government and the Christian clergy to foster moral renewal and sustainable development. Governor Soludo articulated this vision during the 2026 Church Shift and Holy […]
World Drug Day: NDLEA Stages Roadshow In Awka
By Chukwuka Ugokwe As part of activities lined up to commemorate this year’s United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has organised a roadshow to sensitise residents of Awka and its environs. The roadshow campaign held on Thursday, June 25, brought together […]