The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) has developed an inventory system called PLASUPPLY to enhance the efficiency of its operations. Mr Kim Bot, Executive Secretary (ES) of the agency, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos. Bot, who is a pharmacist,…
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has said he is shocked after being notified of a positive drugs test by the Football Association. Reports in Ukraine on Tuesday suggest a prohibited substance was found in an “A” sample given at the end of October. Those same reports state the “B” sample has not yet been tested but…
A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for abandoning victims of the Kaura Namoda massacre to attend a party in London, only to return weeks later for political campaigning. In a statement signed by its convener, Abdulmalik Namoda, the group described the governor’s decision to head to Kaura Namoda…
The Commander, 207 Quick Response Group of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Group Captain Kehinde Akinyisade, has pledged support to the Zamfara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to help reduce road crashes. Akinyisade made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the FRSC Sector Command in Gusau on Wednesday, stressing that the…
Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, has commiserated with the people of Mokwa Local Government Area of the state over the tragic loss of lives and property in the recent flooding. Abubakar expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and those who lost their property in the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to cut down the 2026 Hajj fares, citing the recent gains of the naira and the need to ease the financial burden on intending pilgrims. Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hadeija, briefed journalists after a meeting between NAHCON…
President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in which climate action and economic growth advanced together, not…
Pink Africa Foundation says the survival rate of patients with breast cancer in Nigeria is still low due to late detection and poor awareness. Mr Victor Ekpo, the Executive Director of the Foundation said this on Monday in Calabar during an awareness walk. The walk was organised by Pink Africa Foundation in partnership with Asi…
The details of the recent incident at the White House, where the Secret Service found suspicious white powder, believed to be cocaine has prompted evacuation, preliminary test results, and ongoing investigation. During President Joe Biden’s absence at Camp David, the White House faced a brief evacuation on Sunday evening. The Secret Service, conducting routine rounds,…
Ukrainian President Zelensky is set to make a compelling case for Ukraine’s victory over Russia in his UN address and meetings with US President Joe Biden. Explore his strategy for a just conclusion to the conflict and the importance of international support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s upcoming addresses at the United Nations and his meeting…
