Saint lucia: Prime Minister Philip Pierre has condemned what he calls politically motivated criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s June visit, calling it ‘shameful’ and rooted in a slavery mentality. According to News Agency of Nigeria, President Tinubu paid a state visit to Saint Lucia on June 29, aimed at deepening ties with the Caribbean and […]
Day: August 2, 2025
30 VVF Patients Discharged After Free Surgery in Abakaliki
Abakaliki: No fewer than 30 Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) patients have been successfully discharged from the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) in Abakaliki following free surgical repairs. The intervention was organized by Ebonyi State Governor’s wife, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). According to News Agency of Nigeria, VVF is […]
Minister Calls for Calm Over Suspension of Badeggi Radio
Abuja: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called for calm over the suspension of the operations of Badeggi FM, a radio station in Minna, Niger. This appeal was made through a statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the suspension […]
UNICEF Urges Support as 90 Per Cent of Nigerian Mothers Breastfeed
Abuja: Nemat Hajeebhoy, Chief of Nutrition at UNICEF Abuja, has expressed satisfaction with the high rate of breastfeeding in Nigeria, revealing that more than 90 per cent of Nigerian mothers breastfeed their children. She said this at the inauguration of Breastfeeding Week at Ambursa, in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to […]
ICPC Calls for Collaboration in Tackling Systemic Corruption, Job Racketeering
Abuja: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reiterated its commitment to promoting fairness, transparency, and integrity in public sector recruitment. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Aliyu made these remarks when the Civil Defence, Correctional, […]