Abuja: A nationwide survey by Invictus Africa, a civic-tech organisation, reveals that 50.7 per cent of Nigeria’s population remain unfamiliar with the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. This insight comes a decade after the law was enacted on May 25, 2015. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the organisation’s Executive Director, Bukky Shonibare, presented […]
Month: May 2025
Gov. Bago Inaugurates 20 Primary Healthcare Centres Across Niger
Minna: Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has inaugurated 20 level 2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across 16 local government areas in the state. Bago, while inaugurating the primary healthcare centres in Minna, said the 20 centres were part of phase one of a larger project to build 100 PHCs across the state. He said that […]
Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah Partners with NAHCON for Seamless 2025 Hajj Operation
Jeddah: The Consulate in Jeddah has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to collaborate with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) towards ensuring a successful and seamless 2025 Hajj operation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh, conveyed this commitment in a statement issued by Malam Muhammad Musa, Head, Public […]
Kogi State Prepares to Launch Intra-City Bus Service in Lokoja
LOKOJA: The Kogi State Government has announced that preparations are complete for the launch of an intra-city bus service to improve transportation within the Lokoja metropolis. This new initiative aims to enhance mobility for residents and is expected to commence operations in the first week of June. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Commissioner […]
NSF Day 9: Delta Extends Lead with 188 Medals
Ogun: Team Delta has extended its lead on the official medals table of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun to 188 medals. Delta, with a clear lead over the 29 other states, has so far won 78 gold, 46 silver, and 64 bronze medals. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Bayelsa continues the […]