Abuja: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. This statement comes amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of […]
Day: September 7, 2025
NCPC to Launch Delayed 2025 Easter Pilgrimage on September 14
Abuja: The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to inaugurate the delayed 2025 Easter Pilgrimage on September 14 at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the commission, disclosed this in a statement released to newsmen. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the statement, signed […]
Lagos Residents Share Personal Stories Behind Piercings, Tattoos
Lagos: In the world today, body piercing has become more than just a fashion, style and trend. Piercings of the nose, navel, tongue, nipple and belly button, for most people, are forms of self-expression, rebellion or healing from past experiences. Some have faced backlash for their piercings, with some employers and individuals viewing them as […]
Special Report: Nigerian Boxing Legacy Stalled by Poor Funding, Weak Structures
Abuja: Nigeria’s boxing history is rich with champions who commanded global respect, from Dick Tiger’s legendary reign in the 1960s to Samuel Peter’s brief heavyweight dominance. More recently, names such as Anthony Joshua, Efe Ajagba, and Elizabeth Oshoba have ensured Nigeria’s presence in world boxing, although often while representing dual nationalities outside the country. According […]
Nigeria and Brazil Unite to Celebrate Culture Through Akara-Acaraj© Festival
Abuja: Organisers of the Akara Festival in Nigeria and the Acaraj© Festival in Brazil are partnering to promote Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Nigerian heritage through culture, cuisine, and fitness. The Akara Festival, led by Fitnesstalkshow Communications, will hold from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19 at the Elekahia Stadium, Port Harcourt, as part of the World Food Day […]