Nigeria can generate N151bn from onion farming annually —Group
The Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) said on Monday that the country could generate about $420 million (about N151 billion) annually from onion cultivation. OPMAN’s Secretary-General, Mr. Aliyu Maitasamu, said this at the 2019 General Assembly of Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa, in Sokoto. According to him, […]
Nigeria top charts of countries with highest deaths of under 5
… Records 789,037 deaths of children under five By Chioma Obinna A new study mapping child deaths for over two decades has shown that Nigeria currently leads countries with the highest mortality rates of children under the age of five even as it records 789, 037 deaths of children in 2017. The study, which also […]
WMA Reaffirms Opposition to Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide
By Chioma Obinna The World Medical Association, WMA, has reaffirmed its long-standing policy of opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. After an intensive process of consultation with physicians and non-physicians around the world, the WMA at its annual Assembly in Tbilisi, Georgia adopted a revised Declaration on Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide. READ ALSO: Medical students, physicians […]
Nestle Nigeria educates school children on healthy foods
By Olaide Jejelola Nestle Nigeria in collaboration with the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria enlightened pupils from 10 schools in Ogun State on how healthy food works. Speaking at the event to mark the 2019 International Chefs’ Day, Director, South West of Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria, Chef Nick Maaji, who said theme for 2019 […]
Just In: Within 24 hours, ISIS names new leader
Abdullah Qardash has been named the new leader of the dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officially known as the Islamic State (IS). It was earlier reported that the United States of America (USA) hunted down the former leader of the […]
EKEDC, others promote healthy living in Surulere with Stay Alive
By Ediri Ejor The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc partnered with Arrive Alive and Labakcare Organisation, Arrive Alive Diagnostics and Imaging Services Ltd. and VFD Microfinance Bank. on “Stay Alive” free healthcare check service for residents of Surulere community as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR. General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr. […]
Chinedu, 47, seeks N10m for Kidney transplant
By Chioma Obinna Parents, usually, are eager to see their children grow up well and healthy with the prospect of becoming responsible members of society. Most parents feel disappointed and often break down if their dreams of seeing their children grow and become adults are being threatened by challenges of life or by a complicated […]
ActionAid advises FG on 2020 budget, VAT, Sexual harassment and others
…says Nigeria needs uni-camera legislature By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A non-governmental and non-partisan organization, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Sunday, advised the Federal Government on the proposed 2020 Budget Appropriation Bill, Value Added Tax, VAT, Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Education Institution Prohibition Bill, and other national issues. READ ALSO: 2020 Budget: Actionaid decries abysmal allocations to Agric, […]
BREAKING: Six girls, 2 staff of Boarding School in Kaduna released by kidnappers
The six girls and two members of Staff of Engravers Boarding School kakau daji in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State that were kidnapped early this month have been released.
Ogun to introduce Governor’s Teachers’ Excellence Awards —Abiodun
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta In its bid to further encourage teachers in the state to do more, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that plans are underway to have the “Governor’s Teachers’ School Excellence Award” , with a view to creating healthy and meaningful competition among teachers in the state. Abiodun who […]
Supreme Court’s Confirmation: We expected victory —Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he expected the confirmation of his re-election by the Supreme Court because the defeated Governorship candidate of the African Action Congress ( AAC), Mr. Biokpomabo Awara couldn’t have won an election he didn’t contest. In an interview at the weekend, Governor Wike said from the very […]
