Udu Council of Chiefs dismisses alleged suspension of Otota
The Udu Council of Chiefs, the body of 28 Kingmakers in Udu Kingdom, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, has dismissed the purported suspension of the Otota (Traditional Prime Minister) of Udu Kingdom, describing the statement in a section of the media as “the handwork of frustrated clowns, jesters and charlatans who out of […]
Nigerian pharmacist, Ume, researches novel anti-malarial drug candidates to tackle AMR
For Don-Pedro Ume, graduating at the top of his undergraduate class was not enough; the Nigerian pharmacist’s personal experience with malaria and hospital working experience
HAGAI embarks on grassroots training for sustainable living in Lagos
By Juliet Umeh The Health Awareness and Gender Advocacy Initiative, HAGAI, recently concluded a transformative training initiative across four local government areas in Lagos State: Ikorodu, Ikeja, Surulere, and Alimosho. Themed “Promoting Sustainable Conscious Consumption and Quality Standards,” the programme empowered over 500 community members, including youth, traders, and local stakeholders, with the knowledge and […]
Invest in nurses to secure Africa’s health future, WHO tells authorities
By Chioma Obinna As Africa joins the global community in marking International Nurses Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday called for urgent and sustained investment in the nursing workforce to strengthen health systems, accelerate progress toward universal health coverage, and safeguard the continent’s economic future. In a message to commemorate the day, the […]
“Security summit”: What they won’t discuss, by Ochereome Nnanna
The 10th National Assembly led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is pathetic. We used to say the Ninth NASS led by Ahmed Lawan and his House of Representatives pair, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, was the worst in our history because they proudly wore the […]
Low Scores: JAMB’s apology not enough — NAPS
…demand action after UTME failures The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has issued a sharp response following the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) admission of technical failures in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), calling the agency’s apology “insufficient” and demanding immediate systemic reforms. In a statement released by Comrade Isreal Daniel […]
