40 feared dead as boat carrying women, children capsizes in Jigawa

At least 40 women and children are feared dead after a canoe conveying passengers capsized in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that search and rescue operations were ongoing to locate the missing passengers. In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, […]
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WoPU lauds Wike for commissioning 31 projects in 28 days

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja: The Working People United, WoPU, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, for what it described as a historic achievement—the commissioning of 31 landmark projects in just 28 days. WoPU is a grassroots civic movement and workers’ support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a […]

Namibia reaffirms commitment to Africa’s Digital Future at ATU conference

The Republic of Namibia is proudly participating in the 2026 African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries, currently taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, reaffirming the country’s unwavering commitment to advancing Africa’s digital transformation agenda and strengthening regional cooperation in information and communication technology (ICT).

FG moves to integrate Digital ID into healthcare, targets UHC by 2030

By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government is integrating trusted digital identity into Nigeria’s health sector reforms to fast-track Universal Health Coverage (UHC), improve patient care and expand health insurance coverage for millions of Nigerians. The initiative is expected to improve healthcare delivery by linking digital identity with patient records, health insurance enrolment, disease surveillance and […]

ADC unveils Ambarura as running mate in Sokoto

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has intensified its preparations for the 2027 governorship election with the formal unveiling of Hon. Bello Isah Ambarura, the member representing Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, as the party’s deputy governorship candidate. The announcement marks a significant step in […]

Edo Diaspora Agency boss lauds Okpebholo’s health initiatives at PHC commissioning

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Director General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, Mrs. Lauretta Ogboro-Okor has lauded the initiatives of Governor Monday Okpebholo in ensuring access to quality and affordable healthcare by the people of the state. She also commended the governor for creating a platform that has strengthened engagement with Edo […]

Kano launches second round of free tetanus vaccination for women

By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Government has flagged off the second round of the Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) campaign, urging women aged 15 to 49 years to take advantage of the free tetanus vaccination. Speaking at the launch on Monday at the Kano Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the Commissioner for Health, Dr. […]

NALDA empowers 100 women farmers in Ogun

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) on Tuesday commenced the third phase of its Green Hope Project with the allocation of farmland and capacity building for 100 women farmers in Ogun State, and unveiled plan to plant more than one million trees nationwide by 2030 as part of efforts to strengthen food security and climate resilience.

Medical experts lament Nigeria’s neglect of bone disease

Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing burden of bone disease in Nigeria, known as osteoporosis, describing it as one of the country’s most neglected non-communicable diseases and calling for urgent nationwide action to prevent avoidable fractures, disability and deaths.

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