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Nigeria’s Urgent Battle Against Sickle Cell Disease: Strategies for Change

Abuja: Each year, the globe commemorates World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD) on June 19, an event to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), one of the most common hereditary blood disorders in the world. The theme of the global observance for 2025 is ‘Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy’, resonating across […]

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Shaibu Attributes Appointment to Divine Favour, Vows to Deliver on Tinubu’s Mandate

Abuja: The newly appointed Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has described his appointment as a product of divine favour. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin on Sunday, Shaibu promised to align his leadership with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According […]

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NSSF Table Tennis Championships Kick Off in Lagos

Lagos: The maiden edition of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) National Table Tennis Championships is set to commence on Monday at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This two-day event will feature students from various regions of the country competing for honors as part of the NSSF’s ongoing efforts to revive grassroots sports and identify […]

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Go into Agro-Business for Sustainable Employment- Gotomo

Diko: Mr Abubakar Gotomo, founder of Gotomo Farms and Wildlife Services, has urged the youths to explore agro-business as a pathway to sustainable employment. Gotomo made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Diko, Niger on Sunday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, agriculture offers a significant pathway to […]

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Empowering Widows Through Training and Support: DEPOWA’s Commitment to Resilience

Kaduna: Mrs. Oghogho Musa, President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), emphasized the significance of the International Widows’ Day celebration as a testament to the strength and resilience of widows, who courageously navigate numerous challenges. She shared these sentiments during an event in Kaduna that brought together 255 widows to mark the […]