Politics

UMUAHIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Alex Otti and other prominent Nigerians have paid glowing tributes to Nigeria’s first military head of state, late Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, describing him as a patriot who sacrificed his life for the unity of Nigeria. The […]

UYO — The Nigeria Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has raised concern over the shortage of medical personnel in the state and called on the government to establish more medical training institutions. The NMA Chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, made the call while briefing journalists in Uyo during activities marking […]

ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to channel his energy toward solving Nigeria’s pressing challenges rather than focusing on political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku argued […]

ILORIN — The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development through strategic investments in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition and evidence-based planning. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Mary Ronke Arinde, stated this on Tuesday during a press briefing to mark the 2026 World Population […]

DAMATURU — Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has approved free medical treatment for all state and local government retirees in the state to ease the challenge of accessing healthcare in old age. The Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr. Babagana Tijjani, disclosed this […]

ILORIN — The Kwara State Government has commenced the training of 60 primary healthcare doctors, nurses and midwives in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care to reduce maternal and newborn deaths across the state. The Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday by […]

LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has initiated plans to introduce special vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, as part of efforts to promote inclusion and improve accessibility across the state. A statement from the state government said the initiative is being championed by the Lagos State Office […]

ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that a serving Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, was attacked by suspected kidnappers in Abuja, stating that the incident occurred in neighbouring Nasarawa State. In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine […]

ILORIN — Kwara Bridge Health, in collaboration with the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation and the Young Medical Laboratory Scientist Forum, Kwara State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 World Hepatitis Day with a sensitisation and health awareness programme focused on prevention, testing, and liver health. The programme held at Okelele Primary […]