By Gom Mirian The Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd.) has challenged the new management of the Defence Space Administration (DSA) to raise the bar of technological advancement to tackle national insecurity. He also stressed the need for DSA to deploy new technology to unlock space resources and satellites…
By Kazeem Akolawole The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) FCT Chapter has demanded unreserved public apology from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) over alleged bullying of one of its members. The NMA-FCT chairman, Dr. Charles Ugwuanyi made the demand during a press briefing to express NMA displeasure over…
By Kazeem Akolawole Osun State, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), launched its HIV Treatment Surge initiative. Speaking at the launch event, U.S. CDC Country Director Mary Boyd emphasized that Surge efforts in health facilities…
By Kazeem Akolawole Humility can achieve better results in diplomacy when applied to the implementation of Nigeria’s foreign abroad, the Federal Government has said. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama said this in his welcome remarks at the launch of the book, ‘Humility in Diplomacy’ authored by the Chief of Protocol, Ministry…
[ad_1] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) on Friday bursted a store at the Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, for the sale of expired sex enhancement drugs. NAFDAC Chief Laboratory Technologist, Usman Amen, who led the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate team from Lagos, said in Onitsha that the store was notorious for dealing…
[ad_1] Nigerians in diaspora are persistently distinguishing themselves. They seem to have the midas touch without any intention to relegate their intellectual prowess though. Dr Rommel Asagwara L, a US-based aesthetician and founder of Dream Weight Botox Clinic, is one who has immensely distinguished himself. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, before seeking greener pastures…
[ad_1] The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA) says at least 22 persons have died from Lassa fever outbreak in the state in 2023. The agency’s chairman, Rilwanu Mohammed, disclosed this at a one-day advocacy engagement meeting with traditional and religious leaders on preventing infectious diseases on Thursday in Bauchi. The chairman, represented by…
[ad_1] Profiles Priscilla Gathungu on danger of the corner office Friday March 31 2023 Priscilla Gathungu the CEO of Java House Africa. PHOTO | COURTESY A chain with an ‘L’ pendant dangles from Priscilla Gathungu’s (or PG’s) neck. L is for Liam, her son. But it could also stand for many other things that she…
Vaccant, expensive houses I move 135 kilometers daily to work – Public civil servant Some landlords insist on two-year rent upfront plus agency fees, inspection fees, legal fees, damage deposit fees, and maintenance fees – Mrs. Igah, widowed civil servant By Gom Mirian …
By Juliet Jacob The Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday said it had seized 228 kilogram of cannabis sativa also known as indian hemp or marijuana in Ondo State, and arrested one as suspect. The suspect, Ayodele Osuya, was arrested with the cannabis by the men…
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