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UNICEF Targets 68,000 Unvaccinated Children in Plateau for Polio Vaccination Campaign

Jos: No fewer than 68,000 children are expected to be vaccinated in Plateau against polio by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Ms Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Bauchi Field Officer, disclosed this during an advocacy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Buba. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]

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NAN Editor Announces Death of Wife

Lagos: Mr. Isaac Aregbesola, a senior editor with the News Agency of Nigeria, has announced the death of his wife, Mrs. Wumi Aregbesola. Aregbesola revealed that his wife, aged 52, passed away on Friday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the editor described his late wife as a pillar of strength, support, and a source […]

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South-West PDP Congress Reinstates Ajisafe and 21 Other Executives Unopposed

Ibadan: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-West Congress has reinstated Mr. Kamorudeen Ajisafe as the South-West Zonal Chairman during an election held at the Theophilus Ogunwusi Hall, UCH, in Ibadan. The congress saw a unanimous decision as all 22 zonal executive members were elected unopposed. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the election also resulted […]

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C’River Governor Launches Free Easter Bus Rides

Calabar: Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River on Wednesday launched two weeks of free bus rides for state residents to mark the Easter season. According to News Agency of Nigeria, representing the governor, Mr. Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser for Special Duties, said the initiative would help residents and indigenes travel during the Easter holidays. The […]

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Experts Advocate Improved Laboratory Analysis for Food Fortification

Lagos: Dr Adeyemi Opeoluwa, Director Scientific, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), has called for improved investment in laboratory regulatory capacity to advance food micronutrient analysis. Opeoluwa made this statement during the graduation ceremony of the third cohort of the Laboratory Analysis of Food Micronutrients (LAoFM) Course held on Wednesday. According to News Agency […]