Fasoranti was steadfast democrat, pillar of Ajasin administration — Ijabiyi
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum, Ondo State, has mourned the death of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as an educationist, a steadfast advocate of democracy and a key pillar of the administration of the late Governor Michael Adekunle Ajasin. The forum’s Chairman, Chief Demola Ijabiyi, in a condolence message issued on […]
Ebola: NCDC urges calm, strengthens FCT surveillance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to remain calm and rely on verified information following the confirmation of an Ebola disease case in the Federal Capital Territory. The agency disclosed this in a post on its X platform on Wednesday, saying the Federal Government, through the NCDC and relevant […]
Nigerian breaks global barrier, takes over world cancer control body
…Shinkafi-Bagudu becomes first African to head UICC, raising hopes for improved cancer care across continent By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nigeria has broken a major barrier in global cancer advocacy as renowned paediatrician and cancer control campaigner, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, assumes the presidency of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), becoming the first African and […]
Omokri receives Mexico’s agreement as Nigeria’s Ambassador
Reno Omokri has received the agreement of the Government of Mexico for his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the country. Omokri disclosed this on his X platform on Wednesday, saying the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Mexico in Abuja, Mr José Manuel Briseño Flores, delivered the agreement to the Director of […]
US hails NDLEA over dismantling of Mexican Meth Labs
By Kingsley Omonobi The United States has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dismantling four methamphetamine laboratories linked to Mexican drug cartels in Nigeria, describing the operations as a demonstration of effective intelligence-led policing and international cooperation. The commendation came from the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and […]
Osun CP tasks traditional rulers on crime prevention
…Commissions refurbished Ejigbo police headquarters By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has urged traditional rulers and community leaders to share timely intelligence with the police to prevent crime and strengthen security across the state. Zungura made the call while commissioning the refurbished Divisional Police Headquarters in Ejigbo Local Government […]
