Misunderstanding Africa in the Global World of Health
By Toyin Falola The initiative for this idea came from the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos, where Professor Wellington Oyibo and his colleagues decided to move from intellectual conversations to practice. A Medical Parasitologist and activist, Professor Oyibo is opposed to statements coming out of the World Health Organization regarding […]
Navy probes civilian staff’s death
The Nigerian Navy (NN) says it has begun investigation into how one of its civilian staff members, Mr Ifeanyi Onumaegbu, died. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced this in Lagos on Thursday. He explained that Onumaegbu died at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital (NNRH) Ojo, Lagos, where he worked. He explained further […]
Hawan Daushe: Police arrest 54 suspects in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State, said it had arrested 54 suspects who are planning to disrupt the Hauwan Daushe in different parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Usaini Gumel, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Thursday. “We have arrested […]
Win gold at Paris Olympics, First Lady charges Super Falcons
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has charged the Super Falcons to win the gold medal for Nigeria at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris. The first lady made this known in a statement by her Spokesperson, Olubusola Kukoyi, in Abuja on Wednesday. She also commended the Super Falcons for qualifying for the games for […]
Scores of Kogi rainstorm victims miss Eid-el-Fitr activities
Scores of Iyara people, who were hit by rainstorm in Iyara community, headquarters of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi, on Wednesday failed to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr events as the natural disaster rendered them homeless. Already, the National President of Iyara Development Association (IDA) Alhaji Aliyu Badaki, has cried out to the federal and state […]
Sports minister hails Super Falcons qualification for Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has praised the Super Falcons of Nigeria for qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after edging South Africa over two legs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons booked their ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics after a tensed goalless […]
We’re committed to providing affordable housing in Nigeria — FHA MD
The Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority(FHA), Mr Oyetunde Ojo, has expressed the firm resolve of the agency to provide affordable housing for Nigerians. He made this known on Tuesday when he paid Gov. Alex Otti of Abia a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He described the shelter as “extremely […]
Eid-el-fitr: Pray for Tinubu, Northern Senators tell Nigerians
The Northern Senators Forum on Wednesday called on Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu toward a positive turnaround in the nation’s fortunes. The Chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, made the call in a Sallah message to Nigerians in Abuja. Yar’Adua who expressed salutations to Muslims as they celebrate the end of Ramadan, […]
Muslims worldwide celebrate end of fasting month of Ramadan
Overshadowed by the war in the Gaza Strip, the holy month of Ramadan ends for millions of Muslims worldwide on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, which is home to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest sites in Islam, declared Wednesday the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast. Muslims in many other countries such […]
Socio-economic situation: Hope not lost in Nigeria, Lagos PDP governorship candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate for Lagos in 2023, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, has called on the citizens to keep hope alive and remain optimistic about the future of the country. He made the call in Lagos on Wednesday in his speech to mark the Eid el-Fitr. He observed that hope had not lost […]
