Shettima to Launch Women’s Programme as 57,432 Katsina Women Get Support
ABUJA, Nigeria — Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to launch the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) in Katsina State on Sunday, with…
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UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted ‘Terrorist Act’ on Israel-Bound Flight
UAE — The United Arab Emirates Attorney General has said the co-pilot of an Israel-bound Flydubai flight attempted to carry out a “terrorist act”…
Rivers Begins N200,000 Direct Payments to Flood-Affected Families
RIVERS, Nigeria – The Rivers State Government has begun transferring N200,000 directly to verified flood-affected families as part of measures to provide immediate relief…
Lagos Justice Ministry Clarifies Teenager, Adult Robbery Case
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has clarified that a teenager and an adult recently reported to have been detained over…
WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR SANITARY PAD? Nigerian Women Demand Answers Over Chemical Disclosure
ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women and girls, sanitary pads are an everyday necessity, yet many have little idea what materials and…
US Congressman Welcomes Reported Arrest of Adam in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed reports of the arrest of Mahmoud Adam in Plateau State, describing the development as a…
Placenta-Derived Tissue May Aid Erectile Recovery After Prostate Surgery
ABUJA, Nigeria — Researchers are investigating whether placenta-derived tissue can help men recover erectile function faster after prostate cancer surgery. The experimental treatment involves…
WHO: Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections Kill About 1m Yearly
ABUJA, Nigeria – Drug-resistant bacterial infections kill about one million people globally each year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is calling…
Group Demand More Funding for Nigeria’s 2030 Health Goals
ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations and health advocates have called for stronger political commitment, increased health financing and better accountability to accelerate Nigeria’s…
NAS Launches Mentorship Programme for Young Nigerian Scientists
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has launched a six-month mentorship programme pairing 25 early-career Nigerian researchers with 25 established scientists…