Abuja: Rep. Ahmed Satomi (APC-Borno) has been elected as the President of the Conference of the Network of African Parliamentarians for Defence and Security Committees. Satomi, who also serves as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, was chosen for this prestigious role during the 8th Conference held in […]
Month: July 2025
Don Advocates Jail Time for FGM Violators
Abuja: Prof. Patience Ukiri-Mudiare, a gender specialist and female genital mutilation (FGM) survivor, has called for the incarceration of individuals practicing FGM as a deterrent to end the practice. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ukiri-Mudiare emphasized that the act violates the rights of children and women, often driven by cultural […]
South-East Will Work for Tinubu’s Re-election, Says Umahi
Lagos: The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, stating that the South-East Geo-political Zone is committed to his re-election campaign. Umahi made these remarks during a conversation with journalists, emphasizing the region’s backing for the President. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Umahi dismissed claims that the South-East […]
ACPN Advocates Tech-Driven Care, Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Medicines
Abuja: The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) says it is time for the traditional roles of community pharmacists to expand to meet the rising demands of a tech-driven, wellness-conscious population. The National Chairman of ACPN, Mr. Ezeh Igwekamma, made the call in Abuja to announce the association’s 44th Annual International Conference. According to […]
Transactions on NGX Surge by 5.75% as Investors Gain N5.9 Billion
Lagos: Stock market investors traded 5.47 billion shares worth N108.1 billion in 118,570 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous week, when 3.9 billion shares valued at N102.22 billion were exchanged in 114,484 deals. Consequently, the value of transactions traded by investors […]