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FG approves 35 new linear accelerators to boost cancer treatment

FG approves 35 new linear accelerators to boost cancer treatment

By Damilola Samuel The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 35 additional linear accelerators as part of efforts to improve access to cancer treatment across the country. The machines, expected to be procured between 2027 and 2029, will increase the country’s capacity to provide radiotherapy services to cancer patients. The Minister of State for […]

Onoh rejects South Africa’s $18.5m repatriation bill

Onoh rejects South Africa’s $18.5m repatriation bill

…Calls for diplomatic review of expenses incurred by Pretoria By Dennis Agbo Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and former South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has rejected a reported demand by the South African government for Nigeria to reimburse about R292 million ($18.5 million) in expenses allegedly incurred in repatriating […]

Rivers 2027: Ogoni diaspora backs ADC candidate Pidomson

Rivers 2027: Ogoni diaspora backs ADC candidate Pidomson

…Unveils digital platform for campaign mobilisation By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Ogoni Diaspora Coalition, North America, has endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dr Gabriel Pidomson, ahead of the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. The coalition, comprising Ogoni indigenes in the United States and Canada, also unveiled a digital platform, gabrielpidomson.org, […]

2027 Elections: Don’t ignore our early warnings on hate speech, NHRC tells FG

2027 Elections: Don’t ignore our early warnings on hate speech, NHRC tells FG

…writes AGF, NSA to prosecute Senator Fadahunsi, Sheikh Jingir By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday urged the federal government to decisively tackle the rising spate of hate speech. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, who addressed […]