The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is expecting the final confirmation for coronavirus vaccine from Covax Initiative backed by Gavi Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organisation and Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. The Executive Director, NPHCDA, Dr…
At least 10 Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State have petitioned Ikeja Electric (IE) Plc. over outrageous estimated billings. The CDAs are also outraged at the alleged fraudulent activities of Ikeja Electric’s officials and the…
The Ondo State Government (ODSG) has started training no fewer than 350 enumerators that will be monitoring and inspecting those who will be given various loans meant to cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic under Nigeria-Cares (N-Cares) Project. Mr Olatunji…
A 38-year-old man, Akinwale Akinfolarin, who allegedly abducted and defiled a 17-year-old girl, was on Friday remanded in custody by an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Akinfolarin is standing trial on a three-count charge, bordering on abduction and defilement. The…
An entrepreneur, Elizabeth Etete, says that Nollywood needs an unbiased platform where producers, filmmakers and artistes could thrive without let or hindrance from established societal norms. Etete, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director, Innovative Creative Experts…
The Chairman, Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodimeji Adeola, on Friday cautioned farmers against burning bushes in their farms during the dry season. Adeola said this in an interview with the Newsmen in Ido-Ekiti. He said such…
The Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria says precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases must include eating right. The National Coordinator, Dr Olugbenga AdeOluwa, made the assertion at the organisation’s stakeholders’ forum in Abuja on…
The Federal Government on Friday handed over a two- kilometer rehabilitated road to the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM). The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said the project was one of the numerous ongoing projects of…
Prof. Titus Ibekwe, Faculty Secretary, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, has advised parents and school authorities against use of school bus to convey children, so as to prevent further spread of Covid-19. Ibekwe, also a public health professional, in…
Mrs. Josephine Nmabuese, the mother of Nigerian singer Alariwo, is dead. Alariwo confirmed the sad news via his Instagram account. Sharing a photo of his mother, he wrote: MY BELOVED MUM LEFT WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE! I was home watching a…
