[ad_1] No fewer than one billion persons worldwide are affected with presbyopia (an eye disorder), Tochukwu Onwuzulike, an eye care specialist, has said. Mr Onwuzulike, an optometrist with Vision Spring, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the inauguration of free eye care exercise at Apo resettlement, FCT. Presbyopia is an…
[ad_1] Kentucky has a law emphasizing joint custody of minor children in the event of parental divorce. There are other states with similar laws. On one hand, I understand the idea of making certain both parents have time with and access to their children. On the other hand, I have a huge problem with a…
[ad_1] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it responded to the police enquiry on September 28, 2023, with respect to the alleged arrest and detention of the late singer Mohbad. Mohbad died on September 12 and was buried the next day. The circumstances surrounding his death have continued to stir up controversies on social media. Shortly after…
[ad_1] June 11, 2022, was meant to be a memorable day for the Irinedu community in Kogi state as two residents — Muhammad Zeid and Muhammad Sulaimon — were set to get married. Zuleiha, one of the brides, couldn’t wait to forgo her maiden name and adopt “Zeid” as a surname. The other bride, Hauwa,…
[ad_1] By Malado Kaba and Cheikh Oumar Seydi (Guest Writers) Momentum is still strong following the Women Deliver Conference, which drew more than 6,000 global delegates to Kigali, Rwanda, in July this year. This gathering represented the first time the world’s largest gender equality conference was held on the continent. Field-leading experts, from economists to…
[ad_1] Drake, the Grammy-winning Canadian singer, has announced a hiatus from music to prioritise his health. In a recent episode of his ‘SiriusXM Table for One’ show, the 36-year-old megastar revealed that he has been dealing with persistent stomach issues for years. He added that the issues have prompted him to take a break from…
[ad_1] Foreign investors ignored 28 states as the value of capital importation into Nigeria fell by 30 percent to $2.16 billion in the first half of 2023, from $3.11 billion in the same period last year. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its latest capital importation report for the second quarter (Q2)…
[ad_1] Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Vodafone Ghana, has been honoured as the ‘Marketing Woman of the Year 2022’ at the 34th Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) Annual National Awards held in Accra. The prestigious event saw over 50 companies and individuals celebrated for their remarkable marketing performance in 2022. This year’s theme, ‘Marketing: A…
[ad_1] At the prestigious 2023 HR Focus Awards held in Accra, Vodafone Ghana showcased its leadership in human resource innovation by securing five significant awards. These accolades underscore the company’s commitment to organisational excellence and its investment in top-tier talent. Vodafone Ghana was recognised as the Best Organisation in HR Information Systems, Best Organisational Culture,…
[ad_1] By Xinhua writer Tan Jingjing (Xinhua) 08:56, October 07, 2023 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) — The United States has identified at least 10 locally acquired malaria cases, the first time in 20 years since the highly infectious disease was declared elimination from the country. The U.S. state of Arkansas identified its first locally…
