Abuja: The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that the National Library fund has successfully raised approximately N20.4 billion since its launch on September 18. This initiative, unveiled just ahead of her 65th birthday, aims to complete the long-abandoned National Library headquarters in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Tinubu addressed State […]
Drug Abuse Threatens Nigeria’s Future, Marwa Warns Youths
Abuja: The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Tuesday warned that drug abuse among young people remains one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s future. Marwa gave the warning in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the Football Anti-Drug Abuse Programme tagged ‘Kick Out Drug Abuse’ (KODA), organised […]
Gates Foundation Pledges $912 Million to Combat AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
New york: The Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of 912 million dollars over the next three years to support the Global Fund’s efforts in combating AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This pledge aims to encourage governments to make critical decisions impacting millions of lives. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Bill Gates, Chair of the […]
NACADA Calls for Strict Enforcement of Liquor Licensing Regulations
Nairobi: The National Authority for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) is urging liquor licensing bodies at both the national and county levels to rigorously enforce the regulations in place when issuing liquor licenses. The vice-chairperson of the NACADA Board of Directors, Ann Mathu, highlighted concerns over the non-compliance of licensing bodies, particularly regarding the […]
14,000 Nyatike Farmers to Benefit from Fruit Trees and Poultry Farming Initiative
Nyatike: Some 14,000 residents from the semi-arid region of Nyatike Sub-County will benefit from an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) value chain initiative of fruit trees and poultry farming, aimed at improving their livelihood. According to Kenya News Agency, the Restore Africa International Programme Coordinator in Kenya, Kennedy Oyugi, outlined that the programme’s objective is to […]
