World Bank moves to ensure disability-inclusive WASH programme in Nigeria
….stakeholders demand implementation of Disability Act By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE World Bank, Friday, assured disability-inclusive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH, programme in Nigeria through its $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme. The World Bank’s SURWASH Task Team Lead, Awa Diagne, made this known at the National […]
Osun NLC gets N172 million to endorse Adeleke – APC
It is a mere blackmail – Labour By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has alleged that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC in the state was induced with N172million to endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke at its 2025 May Day celebration. The APC in a statement issued by its Director of […]
Scientists discover why waistlines expand in middle age
By Sola Ogundipe It’s no secret that waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn’t strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases. Now preclinical research by City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment […]
Now that Okey Bakassi is Traditional Ruler
Reports about ace comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, best known as Okey Bakassi, becoming the traditional ruler of his hometown have been making the rounds on social media. The news sounds funny to many. Don’t get it wrong. From comedy to public office as a Senior Special Adviser SSA, on entertainment matters to former Imo State Governor, […]
Westerhoff turns 85, banks on Tinubu, Sports Commission to achieve dream of returning to Nigeria for holidays
By Jacob Ajom Former Super Eagles Coach Clemens Westerhof is 85 today. Westerhof, also known as Dutchgerian is the first coach, local or foreign to lead Nigeria to win the African Cup of Nations on foreign soil,in 1994. He also made history as the first coach to midwife the Super Eagles to their maiden appearance […]
Nigeria-US parliamentary group urges US not to designate Nigeria CPC, seeks UN Security Council seat
The Nigeria-US Parliamentary Friendship Group of the House of Representatives has voiced concerns over potential US plans to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to ongoing insecurity and violence. During a recent six-day diplomatic mission in the US, the group, led by Chairman Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, engaged American lawmakers, including […]
