Abuja: Childhood cancer, a group of cancers ranging from leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors to lymphomas and solid tumors, affects children from birth to 14 years and teenagers from 15 to 19 years. According to News Agency of Nigeria, cancer is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, with an estimated 400,000 […]

Abuja: The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has confirmed that the 2025 National Division One League will take place in Umuahia, Abia, from August 1 to 18. This league serves as a promotional platform for teams aspiring to reach the top-tier handball league in the country. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Secretary-General of […]

Abuja: No fewer than 1,000 athletes have arrived in Abuja for the 2025 African Karate Championship scheduled to hold between July 21 and July 28. Silas Agara, President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), told newsmen in Abuja on Sunday that 31 countries, alongside host Nigeria, would compete in four categories of the sport. […]

Abuja: The Eminent Emerging Entrepreneurs Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has called for the strengthening of policy framework and strategies for decent job creation. Mr Eberechi Marcus, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, made the call in an interview in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, decent job, as defined by the International Labour […]

Abuja: Many Nigerians have increasingly turned to alternative medicine to meet their health needs, driven by factors like perceived effectiveness, cultural beliefs, affordability, and accessibility. For instance, Mrs. Anne Aliyu, a mother of four, explained that her family resorted to alternative medicine after her husband lost his job, as they could no longer afford hospital […]