Diabetes: Scientist attributes increase to urbanisation, aging population
A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, says the increasing incidence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in the country may be as a result of urbanisation and aging of the population. Abonyi, also the Head, Department of Radiography, University of Lagos, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday […]
Cell phone, computer abuse could lead to vision loss, Optometrist declares
Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, an Optometrist says excessive and unguided use of cell phones and computers could lead to vision loss. Omo-Irabor who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri, advised people to always take preventive measures while using the electrical gadgets. She said the gadgets produce destructive rays […]
Centre holds public lecture on corruption
The Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) is to hold its 2024 Quarterly Public on May 9, 2024. The lecture is to hold at its CIAPS Auditorium, Ikeja at 10am. The theme of the lecture is “Anatomy of Corruption”. The keynote speaker is Anthony Kila, CIAPS Institute Director and Professor of Strategy and […]
TETFUND revamping tertiary education in Nigeria, says group
A pressure group known as AOJOKO K’Otukpo (Special Advisers to Otukpo Kingdom Paramount ruler) has said Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary (ES) Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) was revamping the country’s tertiary education. Mr Ojoko Ekwo, the Chairman of the group disclosed this on Sunday at a press conference in Makurdi. Ekwo, who was reacting to […]
UN emphasises importance of press freedom as Israel shuts Al Jazeera
The United Nations has emphasised the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. “We stand firmly against any decision to roll back freedom of the press,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in New York. “A free press provides an invaluable service to ensure that the public […]
Chad holds presidential election after three years of military rule
Chad holds presidential election on Monday meant to end three years of military administration and usher in democracy, but instead it appears likely to solidify the interim president’s grip on power. General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno who seized power in 2021, suspended the constitution, and was installed as the president of the Transitional Military Council […]
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, haziness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny and hazy conditions on Monday over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina states throughout forecast period with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state. “However, […]
Make religion force for national unity, Onaiyekan tells Nigerians
John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja has called for the transformation of religious faiths into formidable force to foster unity among communities, nations, continent and globally. hE made the call at the graduation ceremony of the 6th Cohort of Fellows from the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) which was held on Saturday […]
FRSC cautions convoy drivers against over speeding
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has cautioned convoy drivers against speeding to avoid crashes in the state. Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, the FRSC Sector Commander, gave this counsel while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Akure. He spoke against the backdrop of an accident which occurred involving […]
Online editors seek press freedom, rights, safety of journalists
The Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) has emphasised the need for press freedom in the country. The acting President of ACOE, Martin Odiete, and acting Secretary, Omosola Akingboye stated this in a joint statement to mark the World Press Freedom Day on May 3 in Abuja. They said that journalism plays a pivotal role […]
