By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has congratulated Governor Nasir Idris and the people of the state on the administration’s third anniversary, while calling for improved welfare for workers. In a statement signed by the state NLC Chairman, Comrade Murtala Usman, the union described the governor’s […]

Six years after Nigeria was declared free of wild poliovirus, the battle to eradicate polio globally is still far from over. Sustaining that historic achievement requires constant vigilance, stronger immunisation efforts, and continued public awareness to ensure no child is left vulnerable.

By Esther Onyegbula Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, Barima Apenteng Agyarkwa, has intensified efforts aimed at empowering African youths and promoting talent development across the continent through initiatives designed to connect emerging talents in entertainment, sports and fashion with global opportunities. Agyarkwa, who currently serves as Area Manager for fashion brand Evisu in the United States, […]

No child should die of a vaccine preventable disease (VPD) in Lagos State, GlaxoSmithKiline (GSK) has stressed.

By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s efforts to reduce cervical cancer cases have drawn attention at the Commonwealth level, with the country listed among 12 member nations making progress in vaccination, screening and treatment. Nigeria was singled out for her nationwide rollout of the single dose HPV vaccine campaign introduced in October 2023 under the leadership of […]