Africa losing 40% of health funds to inefficiency, Africa CDC warns
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa-CDC), says nearly 40 per cent of health resources in Africa were being lost to inefficiency and poor governance. Dr Tolbert Nyenswah, Director for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, Africa-CDC, disclosed this on Thursday during its weekly high-level regional press briefing He said that the situation […]
‘Eight percent of Nigerians live with diabetes’
Dr Alayo Sopekan, National Coordinator, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Division, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says eight per cent of Nigeria’s population is currently living with diabetes. He added that 14 per cent are affected by hypertension, while about 25 per cent of Nigerians carry the sickle cell gene. Sopekan disclosed this […]
Nigeria spends $10bn on food importation annually, says Association
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has said Nigeria spends 10 billion dollars on importation of wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and tomato paste in spite of government efforts to transform agricultural sector. Dr Godwin Atser, SAA Nigeria Country Director said this at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders Workshop and celebration of SAA 40th anniversary on Thursday in […]
CCB secures first international asset forfeiture in London
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has secured its first-ever international asset forfeiture involving a high-value property in the United Kingdom. The bureau disclosed this major anti-corruption milestone in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The statement was issued on behalf of the CCB Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Bello, by the Acting Director, Proceeds of […]
Mark-led ADC prays court to reverse INEC’s decision
The David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to reverse the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC officially removed the names of Mark (National Chairman) and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (National Secretary) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from its official portal […]
FG to deliver 480MW Abeokuta substation by December
The Federal Government has said the new 480-megawatt Abeokuta substation under construction in Ogun will be delivered and inaugurated by December. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FGN Power Company, Mr Kenny Anuwe, gave the assurance on Thursday during an inspection of the ongoing Abeokuta substation project at Toolu community in Obafemi Owode Local […]
VC urges professionals on construction innovation
Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, has urged professionals and students to adapt to evolving construction systems and environmental management demands in modern project delivery. He made the call on Thursday in Karu during the 12th inaugural lecture delivered by Prof. Yusuf Gandu of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, highlighting the need for […]
Perm Sec urges excellence, professionalism in State House
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr Temitope Fashedemi, has urged staff to uphold a culture of excellence and professionalism in service delivery, setting the standard in public service. He made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2025 State House Ministerial Rewards and Recognition Ceremony held to honour outstanding staff contributions. The Permanent […]
ORONTO NATEI DOUGLAS (1966 – 2015): WHEN LEGACIES DIE
A call to revive Oronto Douglas’ abandoned monuments of knowledge By Ipigansi Okumo There are men whose lives outlive their years because they choose to build for humanity rather than for themselves. Oronto Natei Douglas, popularly known as OND, one of Nigeria’s finest environmentalists, political activists and named among the world’s […]
China welcomes ceasefire arrangement on Iran conflict, says spokesperson
China has said it has welcome the announcement by relevant parties of reaching a ceasefire arrangement on the Iran conflict. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, expressing support for the mediation efforts made by countries such as Pakistan. Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than […]
