Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said Anambra,…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State, on Monday re-elected Mrs Temilola Akinade of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) as its Chairman. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that new leaders emerged through consensus and affirmation at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos. Speaking at the congress,…
China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the U.S. and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a “vicious cycle.’’ “The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it,” said Chinese special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun at a briefing after his shuttle-diplomacy trip…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s tuberculosis response are intensifying efforts to bring services closer to communities, combining grassroots case finding with sustained public enlightenment to curb the disease and improve health outcomes nationwide. Speaking during activities marking the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day in Abuja, stakeholders highlighted progress recorded while stressing persistent gaps in awareness, early detection, and…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu has warned newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) against indiscipline, abuse of office and dereliction of duty. Disu gave the warning on Monday in Abuja at the decoration ceremony of the newly promoted AIGs and CPs. ”From this moment, you are no…
Pope Leo has sharply criticised the aerial bombardments, saying they are indiscriminate and should be banned. The pope said this on Monday in his latest anti-war comments as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week. Leo, the first U.S. pope, did not specifically mention the expanding conflict in a meeting with executives and…
African governments must treat health as a pillar of economic and national security, with new investment models to tackle fast-rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and protect workforce productivity, says Oluranti Doherty. Doherty, Managing Director for Export Development at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), made the assertion, on the sidelines of a virtual panel session, at the…
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has urged political parties to desist from holding unauthorised political rallies in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfom John said in a statement in Uyo on Monday that police approval was required for any political rally to hold. John said that the command had received…
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed any military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days following “productive conversations” with Iran. He wrote on Truth Social on Monday, delaying a previous ultimatum. Trump had threatened on Saturday to attack Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48…
Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has pledged to engage the Federal Government on key issues affecting military veterans in the country. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja, by the media officer of the legion, Mr David Oloriegbe, Oloriegbe said that Abubakar’s assurance followed a briefing by the National Chairman of…
