< 1 mn read A helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed into the Bonny River in Rivers State yesterday, resulting in the loss of all eight occupants aboard, which included six passengers and two crew members. The helicopter was en route from the Port Harcourt Military Base to FPSO NUIM ANTAN, located offshore Calabar, when the accident occurred. According […]
2 mn read The Julius Agenmonmen Foundation (JAF) recently conducted its inaugural medical outreach in two communities: Ubulu-Uku in Delta State and Uromi in Edo State. The outreach took place from September 13 to 17 in partnership with Zuri Health, providing essential healthcare services to over 2,000 community members. Services offered included dental and eye care, laboratory tests, […]
2 mn read The Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR) has applauded the Governor of Benue State, Revd. Father Hyacinth Alia, and his administration for distancing themselves from a lawsuit filed by the Kogi State Government and 14 other states against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suit, initiated at the Supreme Court, aimed to challenge the […]
2 mn read The Lagos State Government, in partnership with QDance Centre, is set to launch its inaugural International Cultural Festival, “Afropolis 2024,” on October 26. The festival carries the theme “We Need New Myth.” Scheduled to run for nine days at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos Island, the festival will […]
< 1 mn read Verve International has announced a new growth milestone, recording over 70 million issued payment cards to date. In a statement, the company highlighted that Verve Payment Cards have become a leading choice in Nigeria, Africa’s largest consumer market. This achievement comes just 15 months after it issued 50 million payment cards in July last year, […]
3 mn read MY fellow countrymen and women are incurable optimists. As the grind got harder and life became more brutish and nasty due to the economic policies the president chose to adopt and implement, most Nigerians continued to look at the brighter side of life, praying and hoping that things will get better. In the hope that […]
3 mn read TO a number of us Nigerians, Plot 339, Diplomatic Drive, beside the United Nations Building, Abuja, is a familiar address. It is the Cuban Embassy in Nigeria. It was where we gathered on Friday, October 18, 2024, to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Cuba. It is like no other embassy in […]
< 1 mn read The Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, has reaffirmed his dedication to showcasing Lagos State’s rich cultural heritage. He made this commitment during the launch of the Lagos Cultural Mission Movement, held at the Nike Arts Gallery in Lekki on Thursday. The event drew a gathering of cultural enthusiasts as Lagos celebrated […]
< 1 mn read The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has expressed deep sadness and shock over the tragic helicopter crash that resulted in the loss of four of its members and four others. In a statement by its President, Festus Osifo, PENGASSAN conveyed its grief, stating, “The Association is deeply saddened and shocked […]
2 mn read Fast-paced indigenous automaker, Nord Automobiles, has made a significant entry into the luxury car market with the unveiling of its Nord A9 luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV). The A9, showcased alongside the Nord A3 sedan, impressed attendees with its luxurious features, striking design, and powerful yet quiet engine. The unveiling ceremony took place at the […]
< 1 mn read Director-General of Media and Publicity for the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, has lost his son, Sadiq Modibbo Bature, following complications from a clinical surgery in India. Sadiq, just 15 years old, was confirmed dead on Thursday morning, just days after undergoing a successful bone marrow transplant at an Indian hospital. The young boy […]
< 1 mn read Director-General of Media and Publicity for the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, has lost his son, Sadiq Modibbo Bature, following complications from a clinical surgery in India. Sadiq, just 15 years old, was confirmed dead on Thursday morning, just days after undergoing a successful bone marrow transplant at an Indian hospital. The young boy […]
4 mn read Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, responsible for more than 8 million deaths annually worldwide. Despite decades of anti-smoking campaigns, over 1.1 billion people still smoke, with particularly high rates in low- and middle-income countries. The healthcare burden caused by smoking-related diseases continues to strain resources, yet […]
< 1 mn read The Concerned Idoma Unity Forum has voiced its concerns regarding the recent suspension of Prof. Innocent Ujah, the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), and the appointment of Prof. Ediga Agbo as acting Vice Chancellor. The Forum argues that the university’s Governing Council did not adhere to established procedures […]
< 1 mn read The House of Representatives and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are currently at odds over the validity of old naira notes, specifically the old N200, N500, and N1,000 denominations. During a recent plenary session, the House urged the CBN to begin gradually phasing out these old notes, aiming to fully withdraw them by December […]
2 mn read Sunday, October 20, 2024, marked the fourth anniversary of the Lekki Toll Gate shootings, a tragic event in Nigerian history when the Nigerian Army, under orders from then-President Muhammadu Buhari and at the invitation of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters. These protesters, waving the Nigerian flag and singing the […]
< 1 mn read The Africa Youth Growth Foundation initiated an anti-human trafficking sensitization campaign in major streets and markets, including the Oba Market and New Benin Market, in Benin City, Edo State, yesterday. This initiative aims to raise awareness and combat human trafficking in all its forms. Leading the campaign, Programme Manager Adams Omoba introduced the Reintegration, Empowerment, […]
< 1 mn read Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pledged to deliver his utmost if elected in the upcoming November 16 governorship election. During his campaign visit to Ifedore Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate emphasized his unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for residents through healthcare and infrastructure development. Acknowledging the […]
< 1 mn read The House of Representatives has moved a bill for a second reading that seeks to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to establish the National Institute of Rubber Research and Technology in Ilushin, Ogun State. Sponsored by Hon. Adegbesan Joseph, the bill aims to […]
< 1 mn read The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has garnered support from the advocacy group Citizens’ Gavel in her push for judicial reforms and the fight against corruption. This endorsement arrives as criticism mounts over delayed justice and allegations of widespread graft within the judiciary. In a statement on Friday, signed by Sylvester Agih, Legal […]
