Some health experts in Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states have raised concerns on the state of healthcare delivery services in the country noting that urgent and concerted efforts were needed to address the situation. The experts, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in the South East zone, noted that…
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived in Italy on Wednesday morning to seek partnership in agriculture, vocation education and strategic development. Mr Lere Olayinka, the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Milan. Olayinka stated that the minister, who arrived in…
The Catholic Church on Sunday says the selection process of a Pope, is usually done all under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Rev. Fr. Anthony Thompson, the priest in charge of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Tedi, Ojo, Lagos, gave the clarification during the celebration of the Feast of Pentecost. The News Agency of…
Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dr Wahab Shittu (SAN), on Tuesday alleged misleading media reports of the fraud trial of a former Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others. Kuru and the others are charged with fraud and theft to the tune of N76…
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Christopher Enweremadu, and an associate, Fortune Ozoemela, wanted on charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and theft of public funds. The EFCC confirmed the development in a statement by spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Wednesday,…
President Bola Tinubu has joined the long list of Nigerians who have extolled the virtues of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon as he marks his 90th birthday today. The main auditorium of the ECOWAS Commission, Abuja, venue of the anniversary lecture organized to honor General Gowon on Friday, was packed to full capacity with…
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has expressed delight over the magnanimity of President Bola Tinubu for spreading federal appointments across Southern Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was a widespread jubilation across the region following the appointments of distinguished personalities from across Southern Kaduna. The appointees included; Bishop Matthew Kukah,…
Senegal showcased grit, resilience and championship pedigree as they defeated Morocco 1–0 after extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in their history. The final, played at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, was a tense and evenly matched contest. Clear chances were scarce until late drama unfolded in the…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the withdrawal of criminal proceedings against Ms Comfort Emmanson, an air passenger accused of disruptive behaviour, following her expression of remorse and interventions from respected figures. Minister Festus Keyamo said on Wednesday that Ibom Air, the airline involved in the 10 August incident, had agreed to…
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), on Tuesday in Abuja emphasised the vital role of mental healthcare in fostering resilient and peaceful societies. Dr Chris Kwaja, USIP’s Country Director, made this assertion at the National Dialogue on Integrating Mental Health and Psycho-social Support into Peace building, organised by the African Centre of USIP in…
