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Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has urged federal, state, and local governments to take stronger responsibility for financing and strengthening healthcare systems, stressing that the country faces a decisive moment with dwindling foreign aid. Speaking at the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue in Abuja, organised […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has congratulated Muslims across the country on the celebration of Eid-ul-Maulud, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, peace, and development. In a statement, the Director-General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the birth of Prophet Muhammad as a reminder of his exemplary life and teachings, […]

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency and senior officials are attending a high-level executive training programme in Casablanca, Morocco, aimed at improving performance, accountability, and digital risk management in Nigeria’s public sector. The programme, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in collaboration with the Africa Development Studies […]

China has defended its decision to host Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a World War II commemoration parade in Beijing, following a social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump accusing the trio of conspiring against the United States. Responding on Thursday, […]

Tributes have poured in today as Chief Engr. Olufemi Sanni, a prominent engineer, entrepreneur, and community leader, marks his birthday. In a goodwill message, Lt. Col.(Rtd) , Dr. Abdulwahab Ademola Lawal, psc, FIMC, alongside his wife, Folashade (née Sanni), praised Chief Sanni’s remarkable contributions to engineering, culture, and community development. […]

The Federal Government has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders to intensify efforts toward the full implementation of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy, amid growing concerns over rising fatalities on the nation’s roads. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking in Abuja at the FRSC’s 8th Annual Lecture […]

The Kwara State House of Assembly has called for urgent measures to curb the sale and use of harmful cosmetics, popularly known as “organic creams,” describing the trend as a growing public health threat. Lawmakers stressed the need for stricter oversight from regulatory bodies such as the National Agency for […]

A non-profit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has partnered with the Kwara State Government to set up Code Clubs in schools across the state as part of efforts to empower young learners with 21st-century digital skills. The initiative, supported by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, targets children between […]