Lawmakers demand action over dilapidated Ikang Jetty
The Cross River State House of Assembly has raised alarm over the worsening state of the Ikang Jetty in Bakassi Local Government Area, warning that the facility’s collapse could cripple…
NUGA2025: Sports can heal Plateau, unite Nigeria, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that sports can serve as a vital instrument for rebuilding peace in Plateau State and fostering national unity. He stated this in Abuja…
Gombe children get free anti-pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria drugs
In a bid to combat child mortality, the Malaria Consortium, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the Gombe State government through the State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), is set to…
Taraba govt launches Measles-Rubella campaign, targets 1.6 million children
The Taraba State government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children against measles and rubella, calling on communities, health workers, and development partners to work collectively around the clock to…
Army colonel, Michael Randrianirina, sworn in as Madagascar president
Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a…
Out-of-school Children: Gombe launches scholarship for 12,000 girls
The Gombe State government, through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme, a World Bank-assisted project, has launched a school improvement grant and girls’ scholarship programme aimed…
Kwara govt laments dearth of medical doctors
The Kwara State government, during the week, lamented the dearth of medical doctors in the state’s health facilities, describing it as a worrisome situation. According to the Executive Secretary Hospital…
46-yr-old man arrested over viral assault video
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Abi Baragon, a 46-year-old male, in connection with a viral video that showed a lady crying out for help after being…
NUGA2025: Sports can heal Plateau, unite Nigeria, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that sports can serve as a vital instrument for rebuilding peace in Plateau State and fostering national unity. He stated this in Abuja…
Taraba govt launches Measles-Rubella campaign, targets 1.6 million children
The Taraba State government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children against measles and rubella, calling on communities, health workers, and development partners to work collectively around the clock to…