ONDO: ‘How we saved 6,718 pregnant women from death’
Access to healthcare in low-income households remains a formidable challenge in Nigeria. For instance, for every 100,000 pregnant women in Nigeria, 576 die due to birth complications, including lack of skilled attendants and poor health facilities. A woman’s chance of dying from pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria is one in 13 compared to one in 1750 for developed countries; one in 870 in East Asia, one in 90 in Latin America and one in 24 (Africa).
Oliseh’s resignation shock to NFF – Spokesman
Ademola Olajire, an Assistant Director of Communications in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Saturday said that the resignation of the Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh, surprised the body.
Prison congestion: Committee frees19 inmates in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of 19 inmates of Birnin-Gwari Prisons, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest prisons in the state.
President Buhari concludes lesser Hajj, departs for Qatar
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday concluded the lesser Hajj to end his visit to Saudi Arabia.
English Premier League table
English Premier League table
First sexually-transmitted case of Zika in France – minister to AFP
A first case of Zika spread through sexual transmission has been recorded in France after a woman was infected when her partner returned from Brazil, Heath Minister Marisol Touraine told AFP on Saturday.
First thing guys notice about me is my big bum —Soblinkx
Asomugha Sonia a.k.a Soblinkx is a talented Afropop singer who is unquestionably endowed and isn’t afraid to flaunt it. The budding artiste reveals the inspiration behind her recent song ‘Bums don’t lie’ and why guys are thrilled when they see her curves
PDP Alerts Of Fake Online Registration Portal
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has distanced itself from an online portal www.pdpmembership.org/register; claiming to be of the PDP and demanding Nigerians to register as members of the party through an electronically guided form. This was contained in a statement signed by Richard Ihediwa, the Special Assistant to the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Olisa Metuh.
Tight security as UTME begins in Edo
The 2016 University and Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), began on Saturday across 19 centres in Edo, including Benin city, the capital, amidst tight security.
We’ll be ready for full vehicle assembling in Nigeria by 2020 – Stallion Group
The Business Development Manager of Stallion Group, Abah Ben, says the company is ready to source 80 percent of its content in Nigeria for its vehicle manufacturing within the next four years.
Siasia to recall Enyeama, Emenike to Super Eagles
Super Eagles’ Interim Head Coach Samson Siasia on Friday assured that the consortium of coaches put together for the team would secure a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ticket.
