Written by By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on individuals, corporate organisations and government institutions to make deliberate provisions for the care and welfare of the elderly. The Chairperson of NAWOJ in Edo State, Comrade Habiba Sam, made the appeal during a visit … Continue reading “Edo NAWOJ urges support for elderly care”
…Pledges Quality Representation By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — A former Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Osaro Obazee, has declared his intention to contest for the party’s ticket to represent Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, promising effective and … Continue reading “Edo Ex-Council Chairman declares for House of Representatives”
By Chioma Obinna Key health sector stakeholders have called for stronger national ownership and coordination of the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin Among Children, SARMAAN, project as part of efforts to accelerate child survival interventions in Nigeria. The call was made during a high-level stakeholder roundtable convened following recommendations from the … Continue reading “Stakeholders push for national ownership of SARMAAN project to cut child deaths in Nigeria”
… Hold RoadshowBy Chioma Obinna Ahead of the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), in collaboration with the Imo State Orientation Agency, on Friday embarked on a roadshow to sensitise residents about the dangers of fake and unsafe products. During the awareness campaign, which was held in Owerri, the state capital, … Continue reading “CPC, Imo Orientation Agency sensitise residents on fake products”
By Chioma Obinna In a ceremony filled with inspiration and encouragement, 311 newly admitted students of the College of Nursing Sciences and the Bachelor of Technology Degree Programme in Prosthetics and Orthotics (FUTO in affiliation with FECOT) were formally matriculated at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos, NOHIL. Addressing the students, the Medical Director, Dr. … Continue reading “311 students matriculate at NOHIL, urged to excel in medical sciences”
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Kwande Local Government Area to strengthen security and enable displaced residents to return safely to their communities. The upper chamber also urged security agencies to intensify surveillance, coordinated patrols and operations in affected areas to … Continue reading “Senate urges FG to establish military base in Benue’s Kwande over insecurity”
IT is no longer news that the United States, in coalition with Israel has been bombarding Iran. It is also no longer news that the aerial bombardments targeting Iran’s military and defence infrastructure claimed the life of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Again, it is also not news that the conflict has triggered spikes in the … Continue reading “War in the Middle East and our economy, by Adekunle Adekoya”
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Suspected armed terrorists attacked Ahun, a community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Wednesday night, kidnapping a mother and her two children. An artisan in the community, who preferred to remain anonymous, told Vanguard that the assailants arrived at night, opening fire and sending residents fleeing. He praised … Continue reading “Terrorists kidnap mother, two children in Kwara”
A US military investigation has determined that a US Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian elementary school because of a targeting mistake, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. The newspaper, citing US officials, said the investigation into the February 28 attack was ongoing but preliminary findings were that the United States was responsible. CNN, citing … Continue reading “Mistake caused US missile strike on Iranian school – Report”
A senior military adviser to Iran’s Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei insulted US President Donald Trump and vowed to destroy Israel in remarks to state television on Wednesday, as their countries wage a war that has engulfed the Middle East. “Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president,” Yahya Rahim Safavi said. “He is Satan himself.” … Continue reading “Iran adviser to Khamenei calls Trump ‘Satan himself’, vows to destroy Israel”