Abuja: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike beginning from midnight of Monday, Oct. 13, over unmet demands. ASUU President, Mr. Chris Piwuna, announced this at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja. Piwuna stated that the strike comes in response to the Federal Government’s failure to address the […]
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Global Mortality Rate Declines by 67% Since 1950, Reports GBD
Berlin: A report by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) reveals that the global mortality rate has declined by 67 percent since 1950, in spite of population growth and aging. The study, which covered 204 countries and territories as well as 660 subnational locations between 1990 and 2023, was published in The Lancet medical journal […]
Women’s Leadership Key to Peacebuilding: U.S.-Based Scholar
Abuja: Dr Anisah Ari, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, emphasizes the importance of women’s courage and grassroots leadership in sustaining peace within Nigeria’s conflict-affected communities. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ari highlighted her insights in a paper titled ‘Reclaiming Peace Through Truth Appeal: The Imperative of Tough Conversations in Nigeria’s Fragile Landscape’. […]
South-East Presidency Bid in 2027 Not Feasible, Says Minister Umahi
Abuja: Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that the South-East region of Nigeria must wait patiently for its chance to produce the country’s president, as it is not yet their turn. Umahi made this declaration during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]
Every Girl Counts: Groups Advocate Girls’ Rights and Well-Being
Kaduna: The Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI), in collaboration with the Women and Girls Health Empowerment Network (WGHEN), on Sunday in Kaduna, advocated for girls’ rights and well-being. According to News Agency of Nigeria, they joined the global community to celebrate the International Day of the Girl-child, under the theme ‘The Girl I Am, […]