THE House of Representatives, through its Committee on Healthcare Services, is amplifying concerns in light of the growing Mpox epidemic currently affecting Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, recently reported a sharp increase in Mpox cases across many ...

She laughed about it. She thought I was joking until I had a son. I told her about my son but she never saw a photo though she requested to see it often. That didn’t break her resolve to tell ...

A High Court sitting in Kaduna State has declined jurisdiction in the fundamental rights suit filed by the immediate past Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, against the state House of Assembly. The court sat via Zoom on Monday, July ...

Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) is spearheading transformative initiatives in Nigeria’s energy sector which have bolstered the country’s drive towards a $1tn economy by 2027. Energy security is a cornerstone for ...

Former presidential aide, Okoi Obono-Obla has described as misplaced and balderdash the reaction of the opposition PDP to the recent appointment of persons into the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, by Governor Bassey Otu. ONLY +18 ALLOW TO ...

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the country’s stagnant socioeconomic and political conditions to a leadership deficit, asserting that the only solution is for “self-centred” leaders to step aside. Obasanjo made this statement on Saturday in Abeokuta, the capital ...

As criticisms continue to trail the N21 million monthly salaries and allowances of National Assembly (NASS) members, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has faulted Nigeria’s wage system, saying it is breeding what it described as “choking inequality and inequity.” ONLY ...

Governor Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has said that the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage has to go with the consequential adjustment. The governor stated this at the weekend while speaking with State House correspondents after a ...

Akwa Ibom State government and private sector operators have been urged to invest  in Tuberculosis services aimed at enhancing the treatment and preventing further spread of the infectious disease in the state. Civil Society Organization made the appeal at the ...

Nigeria, a nation blessed with fertile land and a thriving agricultural sector, is grappling with a devastating crisis. The relentless killing of farmers by Fulani herdsmen has become a gruesome reality, leaving a trail of bloodshed, despair, and economic ruin ...

Most people are aware that certain food choices are better for our health than others, yet we still eat foods that harm our bodies every day. Studies have shown that people consistently consume a large amount of unhealthy food, yet ...

It is common when we are consuming bananas, we wait for green bananas to ripen so that they show a more yellowish color. However, green bananas contain important health benefits. Boiling green bananas and drinking the liquid can provide numerous ...

Plantains are very popular around the world. They are the less sweet equivalent of bananas. Plantains must be cooked before eaten. They contain certain essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, potassium and fiber. ONLY +18 ALLOW TO WATCH THIS VIDEO ...

Groundnuts, also known as peanuts, are a popular legume enjoyed by people worldwide due to their taste, versatility, and nutritional value. While groundnuts offer several health benefits, it’s important to consider their potential disadvantages, particularly in men, as some aspects ...

A stroke necessitates immediate medical intervention to mitigate damage to the affected area of the brain and prevent further complications. The impact of a stroke depends on several factors, including the duration the brain is deprived of adequate oxygen and ...

Weeks after President Bola Tinubu signed the N70,000 new minimum wage bill into law, at least two state governors have expressed difficulties implementing the new national minimum wage of 70,000 naira, citing financial constraints and limited federal allocation. ONLY +18 ...

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday said the opposition political parties should learn from former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, and strive for unity. Atiku said it’s a rare quality to possess ...

A coalition of youth groups known as Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed Vanguard (BAM-V) has accused Yakubu Dogara for using Governor Bala Mohammed as a stepping stone to gain political relevance. This was contained in a press statement, signed by its Director-general, ...

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has appointed and sworn in Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd) as the Commissioner for the ministry of home affairs and internal security. The ministry was established five months ago and had remained ...

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has said that the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps has been equipped to assist in safeguarding the rural communities. He disclosed this during a thank you visit to Kebbe Local Government Area as part ...