The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OCCF) on Tuesday sensitised several communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) about cancer awareness, early symptoms, and treatment to improve survival rates in Nigeria. During the event at the Dutse-Alhaji Chief Palace in Bwari Area Council, Ms Kemi Adekanye, Chief Volunteer and Founder of the foundation, emphasised the need…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 16 ships loaded with petroleum products, food items, and other commodities are scheduled to arrive at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos between 27 and 29 October. In its Daily Shipping Position released on Tuesday, the NPA stated that six of the vessels are conveying crude oil, five…
Prof Jesse Otegbayo, Chief Medical Director (CMD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has advised Nigerians to maintain a good lifestyle and regular medical screening for specific curable cancers. Otegbayo, an oncologist, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Nigerians join in marking World Cancer Day on Tuesday. He…
Members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed the party’s plan to produce its executives at all levels through consensus. The decision was announced by the House Majority Leader, Mr Suleiman Azara, following the APC’s ninth caucus meeting held on Tuesday in Lafia….
The Lagos State government has revealed that 30 per cent of its staff who were granted study leave abroad did not return to their positions. The Commissioner for Establishments, Pension and Training, Mr Afolabi Ayantayo, disclosed this on Wednesday during the ongoing ministerial press briefing to commemorate the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second…
The United States has condemned the widespread violence that marred last Saturday’s governorship and state houses of assembly elections across Nigeria even as it expressed concern about the voter intimidation and suppression that took place mostly in Lagos, Kano and other states. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by the US Embassy in…
Gov Bassey Otu of Cross River on Sunday, pledged his support in advancing truth, and accountability, through ethical journalism. The governor made the pledge while congratulating the newly elected executives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) led by Mr Eze Anaba at its biennial national convention, held in Enugu on Friday. In a statement…
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday announced the deployment of 171 troops to Abyei, in the border between South Sudan and Sudan for Peacekeeping mission . The Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army , Maj.- Gen. Boniface Sinjen, announced this at the graduation ceremony of Troops of Nigerian Contingent 3 United Nations Interim Security For Abyei at…
Pomp and ceremony was on display,as the pioneer Rector of Federal Polytechnic,Ile-Oluji,Professor Emmanuel Adedayo Fasakin,held a thanksgiving and book launch,to celebrate a successful completion his two-term tenure as Rector of the eighth-year old institution. The occasion which coincided with the birthday of the celebrant on 5th March, 2023 was held at the Foursquare Gospel Church,…
The Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, Mr Basil Ejidike, has described late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as a disciplined leader who pursued the part to better Nigeria. Ejidike said this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka He said Buhari was a leader with integrity. “Buhari…
