FG Moves to Strengthen Emergency Medical Services Nationwide
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency medical services across Nigeria, with a particular focus on rural areas. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, addressing Nigerians on the state of emergency response in the country, acknowledged that while preventative care remains a priority, the government recognizes the […]
Grammys 2025 Honors Music Icons and Fire Victims
The Recording Academy took a moment during the 2025 Grammy Awards to honor those we’ve lost in the music industry this year. Coldplay’s Chris Martin kicked off the annual In Memoriam segment, delivering a heartfelt performance of “All My Love” with a four-string orchestra. Following Martin’s performance, a special tribute video for Liam Payne was […]
Three More Hostages Freed in Gaza as Ceasefire Holds
Palestinian militants have released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel was to release 183 Palestinian prisoners to complete the hostage handover for the past weekend. A truce in Gaza has been held for nearly two weeks, with Four swaps freeing 18 hostages and […]
NARD Urges FG to Settle Outstanding MRTF
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to the Federal Government to pay the 2023 and 2024 outstanding Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF). Its President, Dr Osundara Tope-Zenith, who made the appeal at a news conference to mark the end of the 2025 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and Scientific conference of the […]
NCDC Urges Caution Over Ebola Outbreak
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has urged Nigerians to adopt preventive measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the confirmation of an outbreak in Uganda. He advised the public to maintain strict hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing with soap and water or using hand […]
Mexico Denies Trump’s Claims, Plans Retaliatory Tariffs
Mexico has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that its government has close relations with criminal organizations. Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum “categorically rejected” Trump’s claims, and confirmed she will be unveiling her country’s plans to retaliate against US-imposed trade tariffs on Monday morning. Trump has announced that a tax of 25% on Canadian and […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Leads Campaign On Elimination Of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hepatitis
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has decried the increasing rate of new HIV infections in the country which she noted is due among other reasons, to high Mother to child transmission. Senator Oluremi Tinubu who stated this in Ilorin Kwara State where she flagged off the Free-To-Shine campaign in Nigeria, called for intensifying […]
President Tinubu Appoints Abba Aliyu As Managing Director Of The Rural Electrification Agency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointment, effective from January 23, 2025, is for an initial term of four years. Aliyu has been acting as the agency’s managing director since March 2024 until his appointment. He has over 20 years […]
Asa Koko Passes Away After Illness
Veteran Nollywood actor, Asa Koko, has passed away after an undisclosed illness. His demise was announced by his colleague, Kunle Afod, on his Instagram page, where he shared a video of his last visit to Asa Koko’s house, and revealed that the late actor had been battling health challenges, including a swollen leg. Asa Koko is […]
Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak
There is a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, with the first confirmed patient dying from it on Wednesday. The country’s health ministry said forty-four contacts of the deceased man have been listed for tracing, including 30 health workers. It is the East African country’s ninth outbreak since it recorded its first infection of […]
