The Imo State Chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has urged the state government to address the rising public health risks linked to the unregulated sale of drugs in open markets. They warned that without immediate intervention, residents face an increased risk of drug resistance, disease spread, and potential organ damage. These concerns…

In an effort to strengthen security operations across Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has handed over the first batch of refurbished and rehabilitated vehicles to security agencies to enhance their ability to respond swiftly to emerging security challenges. The decision to refurbish all out-of-service vehicles owned by security agencies in the state was reached…

The Federal Ministry of Health has unveiled a new program offering free cesarean sections to financially disadvantaged and vulnerable women throughout Nigeria. This initiative, known as the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), was announced at the Joint Annual Health Review (JAR) held in Abuja. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali…

A recent graduate and former member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Linda Chiamaka Obi, has reportedly been abducted by bandits while traveling back to her hometown after the NYSC passing out parade in Kebbi State. The incident took place on Saturday, November 3, 2024, in Zungeru, Niger State, where her vehicle, en route…

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, rumors emerged falsely claiming that former Imo State Governor and Senator, His Excellency Owelle Rochas Okorocha, was seriously ill with a fabricated illness called “acute gorilla” and had reportedly passed away in a London hospital. This misleading “breaking news” generated concern among well-wishers and supporters. The Chief Press Secretary Sam…

…Edo People Will Miss You, Says Tambuwal. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has asserted that his administration has a good story to tell, emphasizing that the achievements so far attained reflect a collective effort that should be celebrated as part of a successful tenure. The Governor thanked the people for the opportunity to…

…Says IOCs Invested $82 Billion In Deepwater Outside Nigeria Since 2013. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen has urged investors to seize new opportunities in Nigeria’s energy sector, highlighting untapped potential and recent reforms to attract capital. Speaking to a diverse audience, at the ongoing African Energy Week in Cape Town,…

… Says Administration Has Refurbished 60 PHCs In The State. …Also Commissionings Creche And Food Court At Secretariat Complex. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, commissioned the Newly Rebuilt and Expanded 250-Bed Stella Obasanjo Hospital, which will serve as a health hub and provide healthcare services across various strata of the health ecosystem in the…

Former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has commiserated with the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. In a statement by the Media Aid to the former Military President,…

The Abia State government has renamed its Polytechnic in Aba after the first democratically elected governor of the state, late Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. The State governor, Alex Otti, announced this on Thursday in a tribute he presented at a commendation service held in honour of the late governor and former Minister of Science and Technology…