Henry Sackey, a member of the Ghanaian delegation attending the ongoing Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB ) Level 3 Coaching Course in Abuja, said the initiative is a rare opportunity for African coaches. Sackey stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. NAN reports that the course,…
The Federal Government has declared that any admission into tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), will be deemed illegal. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa gave the directive in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Alausa, therefore, warned universities, polytechnics,…
Nigeria has confirmed plans to almost double the number of revitalised primary healthcare (PHC) centres across the country, while reiterating that the constitutional responsibility for PHC delivery lies with state governments. Speaking at a national health financing policy dialogue in Abuja, Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),…
The Edo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dragged the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, to court over alleged takeover PDP secretariat The PDP accused APC Chairman of the alleged invasion, eviction, and unlawful takeover of the PDP’s secretariat located at No. 49, Airport Road, Benin. The PDP…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said he was saddened by the death of a former Federal Commissioner for Information and leader of Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark. The president extended his condolences to the Clark family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the Niger Delta and the government of Delta. “President Tinubu mourns…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the arrest of suspects linked to the fatal shooting of a woman during a clash at Onitsha’s Main Market. The governor’s directive was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, who confirmed that investigations were under way and that…
Enyimba International FC of Aba’s young defensive sensation, Divine Ukadike, says the club, popularly known as the People’s Elephant, is in the Presidential Federation Cup (PFC) for the trophy and continental ticket. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Enyimba FC will on Wednesday face PFC holders, Elkanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri, in a…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Empower 54 Africa Initiative to establish a world-class Armed Forces Museum in Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, said the project was conceived to preserve the history of the Nigerian military and honour the sacrifices of fallen heroes….
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military is more determined than ever to go after all terrorists to restore peace and stability in the country. Musa gave the assurance at the Defence Headquarters Psychological Operations Workshop with the theme “Defence Headquarters Influence Operations: Optimising Psychological Operations for Efficiency in a…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that approximately 846 million people aged 15-49 are living with genital herpes infections, accounting for more than one in five of this age group globally. WHO in a statement, said the report was according to new estimates, released on Wednesday. It said at least one person every second,…
