“There is no religion greater than a stronger brother giving his weaker brother a shoulder to lean on. Health insurance speaks the humanity language… the strong covers for the weak in society; we all share the risk and share the benefits; while our people are protected from catastrophic health Expenditures” – Prof Ben Ayade.

Medical authorities in South Korea, on Monday, reported 231 new cases of coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase recorded so far since the beginning of the international pandemic. The city of Daegu in North Gyeongsang province alone recorded 172 new cases. READ ALSO: COVID-19: WHO warns of reducing opportunities to contain spread, pledges support for Africa […]

Nigerian musician Reklyn who made his music debut few months ago, though new to the music scene professionally seemed to have been working behind the scenes with music greats as he declared music to be his sole passion and what drove him to be a musician.

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, struck out the non- declaration of assets charges filed against a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu by the defunct Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP). SPIP had in 2018 arraigned Ekweremadu for allegedly refusing to declare his assets after he was served […]

Public relations practitioners have been advised to creatively handle Lobbying and Issues Management so as to deliver value to clients in the current democratic dispensation.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that he is hopeful that the Federal Government will refund State resources used to execute Federal Projects in the state. Governor Wike said that his optimism stems from the fact that the Federal Executive Council has sent a verification team to the state in respect of Federal […]

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded one 26-year-old Raheem Muideen, who allegedly robbed a woman of belongings worth N1.1 million at gunpoint. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. A. O. Akinde did not take the plea of Muideen as she said that she needed the advice of the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on […]

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Monday, donated relief materials for distribution to 20, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno. The Director-General of the Agency, Dakuku Peterside, made the disclosure at the presentation of the items in Maiduguri. Peterside, who was represented by Victor Onuzuruike, Director Internal Audi in the Agency,  […]

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded a 22-year-old commercial driver, Sunday Ibitayo, in Ikoyi Custodial Centre for allegedly robbing a man of his valuables and attempting to kill him with a cutlass. The defendant, whose plea was not taken, is facing a three-count-charge of conspiracy, robbery, and attempted murder. The Chief Magistrate, Mr. […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it is collaborating with the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) to eradicate production and sale of counterfeit drugs in the country. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. “We […]

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja As part of measures to ease traffic congestion at peak periods, the Federal Capital Territory FCT Administration has stopped personnel of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services DRTS from inspecting vehicle particulars on roads in the city before 10 am each day. This was as the Administration insisted that there […]

Football chiefs in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday announced a ban on heading in training for children up to the end of primary school, to take place with immediate effect. The three football associations issued a statement confirming changes to their heading guidance, which followed a study that showed former footballers were 3.5 […]

Deontay Wilder did not attend his post-fight press conference after being taken straight to the hospital after his world title defeat to Tyson Fury. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ suffered the first defeat of his professional career as Fury won the WBC heavyweight title after delivering a thrilling performance in Las Vegas. The now-former champion was left […]

By Omeiza Ajayi As part of measures to ease traffic congestion at peak periods, the Federal Capital Territory FCT Administration has stopped personnel of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services DRTS from inspecting vehicle particulars on roads in the city before 10 am each day. This was as the Administration insisted that there was no going […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has worked out modalities in response to the Lassa fever outbreaks across the country to strengthen rapid containment of the disease. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General, NCDC, said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday, in Abuja, while giving an update […]