Ebola in Uganda: NCDC strengthens preparedness, advises against non-essential travel
•Assures Nigeria remains Ebola-free By Chioma Obinna Following the confirmation of an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Uganda, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has initiated measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness, advising Nigerians to shelve travels to countries affected by the disease. It, however, assured that there was no case […]
Adeduro’s nostalgic Lagos novel opens literary season
The year 2025 might well become the best for the literary community as authors are wasting no time in churning out inspiring works.
Nigeria Prizes open submissions for 2025 edition with spotlight on AI, Digital Innovation
Submissions are now open for the 2025 edition of the Nigeria LNG-sponsored The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Science.
How we intend to reshape fitness journey for a healthier Africa — Franklin Simeon
By Nnasom David In December 2023, Fitxn Inc emerged as a transformative force in the fitness industry, driven by a mission to enhance the health and longevity of Africans. The inspiration for this innovative brand stemmed from a startling statistic encountered in 2019: Africa had the lowest life expectancy in the world, averaging just 59 […]
GraceFM launches new music album
In a world where the marginalized are often overlooked, Mrs. GraceFM Paul Nkem, an entrepreneur and gospel artist, is making a difference through her annual empowerment programs and charity outreach initiatives.
Nasarawa to be Nigeria’s mining hub – Alake
THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, weekend, assured that Nasarawa State will be Nigeria’s mining hub as the lithium industry booms.
Bandits should be brought to justice not the negotiation table, by Owei Lakemfa
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani who announced on January 27, 2025 that he is negotiating with killer bandits, is dead wrong. The over six months he said he has been negotiating with these vipers who kill, maim, kidnap and collect ransom from innocent people, is a waste of time. The governor’s claims that he engaged in peace […]
Pensioners still earn N4,000 monthly monthly in Benue – NUP
By Peter Duru The Benue State Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Michael Vember, has decried the plight of pensioners in the state, saying some state pensioners still earn as low as N4,000 monthly. He wondered how retirees are expected to depend on such ridiculous amount in the midst of the high cost of living […]
Okachi Charity Foundation strengthens educational initiatives in The Gambia
On a recent courtesy visit to Her Excellency, Mrs Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, The First Lady of the Gambia by Faith Morey, Okachi Charity Foundation founder strategic discussions on educational initiatives and key findings from school visits as well as collaborative initiatives between both parties were highlighted.
WAG collaborates others, donate foodstuff to widows
Women Aligned for Growth (WAG), a non-for profit organisation in partnerships with SARA BY WEMA, W-Initiative of Access Bank and Mission For The Needy donated bags of rice to the women
New drought-tolerant rice cultivars promise hope for food security
Nigerian scientist, Oyebamiji Yusuf Opeyemi, has unveiled a new line of drought-tolerant rice cultivars
