Lagos: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) have highlighted the critical challenges posed by Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), emphasizing its impact on the treatment of infections, patient protection, and effective outbreak responses. This was discussed during the Lessons Learned for Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop, organized by NAS […]
Month: April 2025
Ayobo Ipaja LCDA Distributes N100 Million to Support Local Entrepreneurs
Ayobo: Ayobo Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has taken a significant step to support local entrepreneurs by distributing N100 million to 1,000 traders, artisans, and other residents. Each beneficiary received a cash grant of N100,000 to bolster their businesses. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the empowerment initiative, held at the council secretariat, was […]
WHO Urges Action Against Medicalised Female Genital Mutilation
Geneva: World Health Organisation (WHO) has made a compelling appeal for urgent action to address the increasing trend of medicalised Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and to engage health workers in efforts to prevent this practice. The call was made in a new guideline released on April 25. According to News Agency of Nigeria, while the […]
Oborevwori Leads Mass Defection from Delta PDP to APC, Tinubu Calls it a Political Tsunami
Asaba: President Bola Tinubu has described the large-scale defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the entire Delta Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a political tsunami. The president made these remarks in Asaba, the capital of Delta, during a formal ceremony organized to welcome Governor Oborevwori and […]
Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins on May 7 Following Pope Francis’s Death
Vatican City: The Conclave in the Vatican has announced that the process of electing a successor to the late Pope Francis will commence on May 7. This decision was made during a closed-door session of the College of Cardinals and was publicly disclosed by Mr. Matteo Bruni, the Vatican’s spokesperson, at a media briefing. According […]