Just in: FG sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe University VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Bernard Odoh, has been relieved of his appointment with immediate effect. Also, the institution’s Governing Council has been dissolved for...
Olympic Games: NOC President speaks on outcome, commends Tinubu, Sports Minister
Despite Nigerian athletes not achieving podium finishes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has commended the Committee’s grand patron, President...
Just in: INEC presents Certificates of Return to Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to Ondo State Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Adelami Olayide. The certificates were formally presented in Abuja on...
FG launches free Caesarean section initiative for Nigerian women
The Federal Government has launched a life-changing initiative, providing free Caesarean sections...
Cholera claims 10 lives in Enugu
At least 10 fatalities have been recorded in Enugu State following a...
NAFDAC seizes N5bln flood-damaged drugs in Borno
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has...
LUTH starts bone marrow transplant to cure sickle cell disease
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in conjunction with the Sickle Cell...
Fake, unwholesome products: NAFDAC seals 10 bakeries, 8 table water factories in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has shut down ten bakeries and eight table water factories for producing fake and...
FG allocates N37.4 bn for six cancer centres, ready in two years
The Federal Government has approved N37.4 billion for the Federal Ministry of Health’s (FMOH) oncology project, for the establishment of six cancer facilities...
World TB Day: 70 percent of TB cases in Africa now being diagnosed and treated – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that about 70 percent of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed...
Dearth of critical medical equipment at UniAbuja Teaching Hospital: Patients’ anguishes, agonies – a Persecondnews exclusive
Mariam Musa, 31, a native of Niger State, leaned her jaw on her hand while seated beneath a large mango tree that provides...
We committed $600m to health in Nigeria in 2023, says U.S. Govt.
The United States Government has disclosed that it has committed $20 billion to various health programs in Africa. The U.S. government further revealed...
Sachet alcoholic drinks now phased out, as NAFDAC begins clampdown on producers, consumers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced the enforcement of the ban on the importation,...
FirstBank Hosts First-ever China-Africa Interbank Association Forum
FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) forum to strengthen economic ties and investments...
Crude oil thieves now use SUVs to beat security operatives – Rivers NSCDC
A new method of stealing crude oil and transporting illegally refined petroleum products to neighbouring...
Dayo Amusa debunks trending baby picture, confirms birth of new baby
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has addressed rumours surrounding a trending picture purported to be her newborn baby. The actress, who recently welcomed...
After disappointing exit from Miss South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina, shines as Miss Universe Africa
Last Saturday, Chidimma Adetshina turned disappointment into triumph as she was crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania at the 73rd Miss Universe...
Ahead of his birthday, Davido pledges N300m donation to orphanages, anti-drug abuse charity
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a generous donation of N300 million to support orphanages and a...
I didn’t build my wealth by dating politicians or taking shortcuts, Ashmusy declares
Popular content creator and entrepreneur Amarachi Amusi, also known as Ashmusy, has refuted claims that prominent Nigerian politicians fund her opulent lifestyle....
Nigeria Customs Service Exceeds 2024 Revenue Target, Rakes in N5.7trn
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a remarkable revenue generation of N5.7 trillion, surpassing its 2024 revenue target of N5.07 trillion. The collection reached a total of N5.7 trillion...
Port Harcourt helicopter crash: 16 days after, NSIB recovers Black Box
Sixteen days after the Port Harcourt chopper crash, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in collaboration with other Search and Recovery partners, has recovered the Flight Data Recorder, FDR, and...
Just in: South Africa takes over G20 Presidency from Brazil, first African nation to lead the bloc
South Africa has taken over the presidency of the G20 from Brazil, making history as the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies. Brazilian...
