The Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have congratulated the Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, on his 67th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday via its X handle, the PDP described Mohammed as ...
Read More »Awareness key to ending trafficking, drug abuse — Edo gov’s wife
Edo State First Lady, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo, has said raising awareness among children and young people is key to reducing human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and drug abuse in the state. Speaking at the launch of a comprehensive awareness campaign organised by the Mariam Ashley Yusuf Foundation in ...
Read More »No more opportunities abroad, Bright Chimezie urges Africans to develop continent
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 ...
Read More »World Teachers’ Day: NUT urges Kwara to implement allowances
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, ...
Read More »Lagos dismisses demanding N700m bribe to stop demolition
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 ...
Read More »Doctors lament rising respiratory diseases, cite constant mould exposure
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 ...
Read More »I’m not mean like people think — Ex-BBN housemate, Mide
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 ...
Read More »208 Kano PHC facilities to handle hypertension cases
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 ...
Read More »Children who eat once daily risk poor brain development – Specialists
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 ...
Read More »Building collapses in Abia
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 ...
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