The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide has stressed the need for promoting coastal resilience, policy and good governance in managing coastal resources in Nigeria. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, Global President INC, said this on the occasion of the Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Summit, which was held at Nice, France on Saturday. In a statement made…
The Co-founder of Wardiere Oakmount Development, Mr. Mustapha Amer, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for enforcing legal requirements governing land use and property development in the territory. Amer gave the commendation at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja during the launch of the Al-Barari Community by Wardiere Oakmount Real…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe as Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), effective March 11. The appointment of the former Kwara central senator would be for an initial term of four years, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Sunday. Oloriegbe represented Kwara central senatorial district…
According to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday, Iran is prepared to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the intensifying conflict with Israel. Citing a senior Iranian official, the report states that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is amenable to discussions aimed at achieving a ceasefire. This potential diplomatic opportunity arises…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi has declared its recently concluded Ward and Local Government congresses a resounding success, describing the congresses as peaceful, seamless and devoid of rancour. Mr. Abdullahi Bello, APC State Chairman, made the declaration in a statement he issued on Sunday in Lokoja. The APC Chairman said the process brought…
The police command in Kwara says it arrested a man, who allegedly dismembered the body of his pregnant sister-in-law, Mrs Esther Enemo at Egbejila Road in Temidire community, Ilorin. This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday in Ilorin. According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the command wishes to inform members of…
The National Park Service (NPS) has assured Nigerians of its ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change through carbon reduction. Dr Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General (C-G) of the NPS, made this commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. The C-G stated that the approval for the establishment of…
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Ayoade Alakija, a globally respected health advocate and Chair of the Board of FIND, as its Ministerial Global Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja. Pate said that the appointment was in…
A non-governmental organisation, Action Health Incorporated, says it is partnering with the United Nations agencies to provide young people with resources and information on sexual and reproductive health. Mrs Adenike Essiet, the Executive Director of the organisation said in Lagos on Wednesday that the aim was to empower the youth to make informed choices on…
Arsenal delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Manchester City, significantly bolstering their Premier League title aspirations. This was in a stunning display at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners seized an early advantage when Martin Ødegaard capitalised on a defensive lapse by City, slotting the ball past goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Despite Erling Haaland equalising…
