Month: May 2025

Abeokuta: Abiodun, while speaking at the Polo Estate in Kobape, Abeokuta, said that the introduction of the polo game was timely and welcomed. He noted that the sport could not have come at a better time, as the state was set to host the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games’. According to News Agency […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]