An optometrist, Dr Chika Ugagu, has said that “near work activities” increase the risk of children developing myopia. Ugagu stated this in an interview with the Newsmen on Friday in Jos. She said myopia is condition in which an individual…
Chief Oluchukwu Ezeali, Ebonyi Commissioner for Projects, Monitoring and Evaluation says Gov. David Umahi’s achievements makes him suitable for the country’s presidency in 2023. Ezeali made the submission when he spoke with the Newsmen Friday in Abuja. He noted that…
The Southern Governors Forum (SGF) has congratulated Prof. Charles Soludo for winning the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. The congratulatory message was conveyed by the forum’s chairman, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, through Mr Donald Ojogo, the state’s…
The National Peace Committee (NPC) on Friday in Abuja commended the people of Anambra for the peaceful conduct of the Nov. 6 gubernatorial election. NPC, chaired by retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Head of State, also congratulated Prof. Charles Soludo…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has assured Nigerians of availability of petroleum products, allaying fears of possible scarcity in some parts of the country. IPMAN’s President, Mr Chinedu Okoronkwo, gave the assurance when he spoke with the…
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, says it does not believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands true federalism to address the country’s challenges. “We are not anarchists; we are not secessionists. We recognise that there is a democratically-elected…
Save the Children International (SCI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has said child marriage is still prevalent in North-West and North-East of Nigeria. SCI Media and Communications Manager, Mr Kunle Olawoyi, make the disclosure this in a statement he signed and…
The Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Thursday, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of finally killing Nigeria. Leader of the organization, Ayo Adebanjo said Buhari killed Nigeria with his ethnoreligious agenda, incompetence, and ineptitude. The 93-year-old chieftain made the claims while addressing…
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has disclosed the importance of the National Identity Number, NIN. Pantami said the NIN would help the Nigerian government and security agents to identify those who access the internet. He disclosed…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday revealed that his administration is currently struggling to put up infrastructures to ensure sustainable development in the country. A statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina said the president made the remark when he met with…
