Education Aiyedatiwa pledges implementation of key reforms in UNIMED May 19, 2025 Friday Omosola Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pledged to implement key reforms at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, following the submission of a comprehensive report by the institution’s…
Health Lagos health workers get scrubs, crocs from First Lady’s initiative May 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Nurses and midwives in Lagos State have received new professional kits, including scrubs and Crocs, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The…
Health Mauritania eliminates trachoma as public health threat May 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Mauritania has achieved a major public health victory with the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced. The certificate of validation was presented…
Politics Obi declares war on hunger, rejects coalitions ahead of 2027 election May 19, 2025 Friday Omosola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has set the record straight amidst the mounting speculation over a possible alliance among opposition figures to challenge President Bola Tinubu in…
Health Temporary ban on sachet alcohol valid till December 31 – NAFDAC May 19, 2025 Damilola The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained its standpoint on the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of the FCT Directorate…
Politics Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan writes IGP, accuses Akpabio of tarnishing her image May 19, 2025 Damilola The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, claiming that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, orchestrated “a coordinated smear campaign” targeted…
Health Kano govt, GAMMUN lead hypertension awareness campaign May 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Kano State Government, in partnership with the GAMMUN Centre for Care and Development, has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing and managing hypertension through public awareness and advocacy.
World News Dawn Richard returns to stand as week two of Diddy trial unfolds May 19, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s criminal trial is underway, with more government witnesses expected to take the stand.
World News How 34,000 Nigerians become U.S. citizens in two years May 19, 2025 Damilola More than 34,000 Nigerians officially became citizens of the United States through naturalisation between 2020 and 2022, according to fresh data published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).…
Nigeria News Lagos sets date to begin full enforcement of single-use plastics ban May 19, 2025 Friday Omosola The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin full enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state starting from 1 July 2025. Commissioner for the…
