World Hypertension Day 2025: Raising Awareness and Promoting Health
By Esi-ife Arogundade World Hypertension Day is observed annually in May, serving as a reminder of the importance of blood pressure awareness and management. This global health initiative carries even more significance as the world continues to adapt to lifestyle changes, rising stress levels, and an increasing prevalence of hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high […]
Police probe death of DPO, suspect in Kano
The Nigeria Police, Kano State Command has launched a thorough investigation into an incident that led to the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Division and one other individual. The incident occurred on May 25 at about 8:15 p.m. in Rano Local Government Area, following the arrest of a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi […]
Serving as AfDB President greatest honour of my life, Adesina affirms
Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has said serving as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the greatest honour of his life. He said this at a breakfast meeting held for the media to declare open the AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan. “It has been a decade of relentless purpose, of enduring passion, and of […]
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to protecting rights, dreams of children
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the rights, dreams and futures of every Nigerian child. Tinubu made the pledge in a message to mark the 2025 National Children’s Day. He said, “Across every school, community, and home in Nigeria today, you are the most precious part of our national fabric, the heartbeat […]
We’ll deliver Anambra to APC, vows Ukachukwu
Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra State Governorship election to be held on Nov. 8, has vowed to deliver the state to the APC. He made the pledge while addressing State House Correspondents, after the presentation of the APC flag to him and Sen. Uche Ekwunife, […]
Stand firmly against bullying among children, Mrs Tinubu tells parents
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has enjoined parents and guardians to take an active stand against bullying among children in order to protect them and ensure a brighter future for them. In her message in commemoration of 2025 Children’s Day, the first lady extends her profound love to every child across the nation. She […]
75-year-old Edo pilgrim dies in Makkah
A 75-year-old female pilgrim from Edo, Mrs Adizatu Dazumi, has died at the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia after a brief illness. The late pilgrim was from Jattu Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo and passed away on Monday at the King Fahad General Hospital, Makkah. Malam Musah Uduimoh, Chairman […]
Three Deeper Life Church members kidnapped in Ondo
Three members of Deeper Christian Life Ministry in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State were reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening. According to a message sent to the church’s WhatsApp platform, the victims were kidnapped while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola Area inside Ogbese axis of the council. The message read: […]
Tinubu felicitates Hajia Abdulrazaq at 95
President Bola Tinubu has extended a heartfelt congratulations to Alhaja Raliat Amope AbdulRazaq, the first female Councillor in Kwara State and mother of Governor of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on her 95th birthday anniversary. The president celebrates her as a trailblazer who laid the groundwork for women in politics through her pioneering role and passionate advocacy for […]
Tinubu arrives Lagos to mark ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS golden jubilee was flagged off in Accra last month. The Lagos events will include reenacting the 1975 declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International […]
