Federal Medical Center (FMC) Abuja, has successfully performed its first living-donor kidney transplant. Living-donor kidney transplant usually involves a donated kidney from someone you know. It might be a family member, friend or co-worker. The facility’s management disclosed this in a…
The leadership of the House of Representatives has given the Controller-General (CG) of Federal Fire Service (FFS), Mr Jaji Abdulganiyu, 24 hours to appear in person and explain the events around Friday’s fire truck accident which claimed three lives and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has established two new forensic laboratories and upgraded the existing one to enhance accessibility, expedite timely analysis, and prosecute cases efficiently. The NDLEA Chairman retired, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa disclosed this in…
The FCT chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) on Thursday staged a protest in Abuja. The protest was over the alleged shutdown of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the six area councils of the Federal…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reminded land owners of its two-year ultimatum to develop allocated land or lose it. Mr Obinna Nkwocha, overseeing Director, Department of Monitoring and Inspection, FCTA, gave the reminder in Abuja on Wednesday, during…
By Matthew Denis The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to using biotechnology as a catalyst for transforming healthcare delivery in the country. The Minister dispelled persistent public…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have sustained ground and air offensives against terrorists and eliminated scores in various theatres of operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in Jahi/Katampe axis of Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Thursday in Abuja. The corps also confirmed…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has raided and sealed some shops at Utako market for selling re-bagged and under-weight bags of rice. Sealing the shops in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs Boladale Adeyinka, the Director, Surveillance and Investigations…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk power supply through its 132 Kilo Volt (KV) Owerri-Ahoada transmission line to the national grid. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs in a statement in Abuja on…
