Veteran highlife musician, Bright Chimezie, has called on Africans to prioritise developing their own countries instead of constantly seeking opportunities abroad.   Speaking on the recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Chimezie reflected on Africa’s misplaced dependence on the West, lamenting that many young people still believe ...

    The Nigerian Union of Teachers, Kwara State chapter, has called on the state government to urgently address outstanding welfare issues affecting public school teachers in the state.   Speaking at the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration held on Sunday at the union’s main conference hall, Asa Dam Road, ...

    Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has dismissed reports that the Ministry demanded payments from property owners to stop the demolition of houses at Oral Estate, Ikota.   The commissioner was reacting to a viral video wherein a woman was heard saying Wahab ...

    Public health experts have raised concerns over the increasing health risks posed by mould exposure in homes, warning that vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing respiratory or immune conditions are most at risk of serious complications.   The experts identified common sources of ...

    A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ayomide Iwasokun, aka Mide, has opened up about how she deals with public perception and the perception that comes with being in the spotlight.   Speaking with Sunday Scoop, the reality star admitted that though she tries not to dwell on people’s ...

    The Kano State Government has expanded hypertension prevention and treatment services to 208 Primary Health Care facilities across the state, strengthening community access to lifesaving health care.   The development was announced in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar ...

    Children who are fed only one meal a day due to economic hardship are at risk of malnutrition, weakened immunity, poor brain development, stunted growth, and low academic performance, paediatricians have warned.   They noted that poor feeding could also affect children’s mood, behaviour, and concentration, ultimately impacting ...

    A section of the First Bank building located on Library Avenue in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, has collapsed.   The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon sent panic across the busy commercial area that houses several financial institutions, offices and shops.   As of the time of ...

    The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has directed key federal research institutions to support a groundbreaking study into a potential plant-based cure for brain cancer.   As reported by NTA on Saturday, the directive mandates key institutions, namely the National Institute for ...

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, and the Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday joined numerous dignitaries to pay their last respects to Mama Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, at her funeral service held at the Church ...