The Kingdom ofSaudi Arabiaon Monday pledged its commitment to organise free surgeries for Nigerian citizens under the Nur-Saudi Voluntary Campaign in Nigeria. Its Ambassador, Mr Faisal Algha…
President Bola Tinubu has implored the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa to renew the fight against substance abuse. Tinubu made the call, while declaring open the 31…
Nigeria, some UN Member States, civil society representatives and other stakeholders have approved a declaration to advance efforts to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. The document lays out am…
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command has called for removal of the criminal conviction status portion on recruitment and employment forms. Mr Ibrahim Idris, the Comptroller of…
Anambra has rescued three pregnant girls from a baby factory and child trafficking syndicate in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. They are a 14-year-old from Arondizuo…
Iran’s parliament has approved a contentious bill aimed at toughening penalties for women and girls who violate the country’s strict dress code. The bill, named the “Hijab and Chastity Bill,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairman for Arigidi/Iye in Akoko North West, Ondo State, Olumide Awolumate, has said he acted in self-defense during a recent confrontation, which he beat …
A heated dispute has erupted in Ondo State, Nigeria, following the distribution of palliatives aimed at mitigating the impact of the government’s removal of fuel subsidies. The tension escal…
The Kano State Government has expressed commitment to devote resources to improve the lives and livelihood of women, in view of the role they play in economic and social development. This is…
Sokoto State Government has commenced the distribution of farming inputs, machinery, livestock, poultry business equipment and others to 1,180 farmers under the NG-CARES scheme in the state. …
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim as the Minister of Youth and Ayodele Olawande as the Minister of State for Youth. This announcement comes via a statement issued by…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that only 15 per cent of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets are on track, calling on key actors to rescue the goals. Guterres, at the…
