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EU, WHO Challenge Trump’s Claims on Autism and Pregnancy

Brussels: The European Union and British health agencies have confirmed the safety of paracetamol use during pregnancy, disputing recent warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Trump linked the popular pain medication, known as Tylenol in the United States, to autism, a claim not backed by scientific evidence. The World […]

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Ondo Mangrove Restoration Project Aims to Combat Climate Change, Enhance Local Livelihoods

Akure: Prof. Olusuyi Fabiyi from the Forestry and Wood Technology Department at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has announced that the Okonla Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Project (MERP) is set to play a vital role in mitigating climate change. Coordinating the Centre for Human Settlements and Sustainable Development (CHUSSDEV), Fabiyi highlighted the project’s potential […]

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Okpebholo Seeks Diaspora Partnership for Edo Investment

Abuja: Gov. Monday Okpebholo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partnering with Edo indigenes in the Diaspora to foster growth and unlock new investment opportunities in the state. Okpebholo stated this during a dialogue with Edo indigenes in Diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland, according to a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]

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China Reiterates Commitment to Africa’s Development During Lagos Reception

Lagos: The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has affirmed China’s ongoing commitment to bolstering cooperation with Africa amidst global uncertainty. Yuqing made this statement during a reception on Monday in Lagos, celebrating both the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and Nigeria’s […]

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Ondo Sanctions Two School Principals for Illegal Levy Collection

Akure: The Ondo State Government has sanctioned two secondary school principals over the collection of illegal charges and items from students in public schools. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ajibefun, who […]