The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is calling on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support its training institutions, emphasising the need for improved capacity and professionalism in road safety management. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the appeal during a meeting with TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed…
… “Health Workers, Others Dismissed My Pain as Normal” In the heart of Nigeria, a silent epidemic is unfolding. That is commonly called menstrual pain. And this gets countless women in severe pain, stripped of their fertility, and dismissed by a healthcare system that should protect them. It is a crisis rarely spoken about in…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed calls for Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s resignation, urging respected elders to mediate in the ongoing dispute. In a statement released Wednesday, CAN’s Chairman for the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. Joseph Hayab, described the controversy as “shameful and unfortunate,” emphasising the need for…
Nigeria’s fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is faltering due to poor record-keeping, warns the Chairman of the Governing Council, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria,Wosilat Giwa. Speaking on Tuesday at the Surveillance and Prescribing Support for Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource Capacity Building Data for Action training in Abuja, Giwa described AMR as a growing crisis exacerbated by a…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a new peak power generation of 5,713.60 megawatts, recorded on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. In a statement on its X handle on Tuesday, TCN said this milestone surpasses the 5,543.20MW peak achieved on February 14 by 170.40MW. “Although this new peak is lower than the all-time maximum…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted reports claiming that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will resume on May 27, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, dismissed the claim as false. “The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission has been drawn to a misleading report making…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), effective immediately. Nafiu replaces Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed. As of press time no reason was given for the replacement of Ahmed. Nafiu, until his appointment, had served as Chief of Staff to the Chief…
Medical experts are raising alarms over the increasing cases of endometriosis in Nigeria, warning that severe menstrual pain should not be dismissed as a sign of fertility but rather a potential warning of serious health conditions. In an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report (AHR) on Sunday, Dr.(Mrs.) Arafat Ifemeje, a consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist and head…
…“She Is My Greatest Joy, I Won’t Trade Her For Anything” – Uduaghan The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, has spoken out regarding allegations involving his wife, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a statement titled “Senate Feud”, Uduaghan urged the Senate…
Trump: Religious Persecution “Must Not Be Tolerated” The United States has renewed its strong stance against religious persecution in Nigeria, with Vice President JD Vance warning that Christian suppression remains a major concern for the Trump administration. Speaking at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Friday, Vance highlighted the dangers faced by Nigerian priests…
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