Geneva: In a significant reorganisation of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) senior leadership, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed as the new head of the organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme. The change is part of a broader leadership shake-up announced by WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The shake-up aims to streamline the agency’s operations and […]
Day: May 17, 2025
NEMA Distributes Relief Items to Fire Victims in Ogoja and Ikom
Ogoja: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed food and other items to victims of market fire incidents in Ikom and Ogoja, located in Cross River. The recent fires, which occurred four days apart, resulted in the destruction of properties and goods worth millions of naira. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Zubaida […]
FMC Ebute Metta Faces N20m Monthly Electricity Bill for Limited Power Supply
Lagos: Dr. Adedamola Dada, the outgoing Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, has revealed that the hospital incurs a monthly electricity bill of N20 million for only three hours of daily public power supply. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this significant financial burden has necessitated the use of 80,000 litres of […]
ROSOWA Supports Abuja Orphanages with Essential Donations
Abuja: The Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA) has extended its charitable efforts by donating food and other essential items to two orphanages within the Federal Capital Territory. This initiative is part of their activities to mark the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the ROSOWA President, Dr. […]
NAF Launches Free Medical Initiative for 900 Residents in Rumuomasi
Rumuomasi: The 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has embarked on a free medical screening, diagnosis, and treatment initiative for approximately 900 residents in its host community, Rumuomasi, Rivers. Group Capt. Abdulafeez Opaleye, Commander of Special Operations Group, NAF, Port Harcourt, announced the commencement of this one-day medical outreach as part […]