Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, affects 8 out of every 100 Nigerians. This alarming statistic was revealed by Dr. Ibrahim Bakali of the Department of Ophthalmology at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, during a free eye screening program organized by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in collaboration with the hospital.
Journalists Advised on the…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed that he attempted to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill at the House of Assembly quarters in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment but found the entrance locked.
Speaking to reporters, Gov. Fubara, who arrived at the quarters on Wednesday morning accompanied by members of his executive council, expressed surprise at the…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the posting of 25 senior officers as part of a major reorganization aimed at strengthening the Nigeria Police Force.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the reshuffle includes the deployment of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and eighteen…
In a significant move to combat opioid addiction, the Federal Government has launched a medication-assisted treatment program integrating methadone with comprehensive psychosocial support, counseling, and empowerment initiatives.
Government’s Commitment to Addressing Drug Abuse
Speaking at the official launch of the Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) program in Nigeria, Dr. Salaudeen Jimoh…
The Federal Government has called on stakeholders and partners to enhance the integration of diagnostic services into Nigeria’s healthcare system. This initiative aims to improve efficiency, eliminate duplication, and optimize resource utilization.
Speaking at the National Summit in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziak Salako, emphasized the importance of…
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA) has strongly denied allegations circulating in a recent video that survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) have been abandoned. The ministry described these claims as false and misleading, emphasizing that such misinformation undermines efforts to protect and empower survivors.
Clarification on Survivor Support
The FMWA clarified…
In a bold move aimed to resolve the impasse between the state government and the 27 members of the House of Assembly recently reinstated by the Supreme Court, Governor Siminilayi Fubara has invited the lawmakers to a meeting in Government House,Port Harcourt.
Recall that the lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule had twice given an ultimatum to the governor to represent the 2025 appropriation…
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will in the coming days meet to resolve issues relating to visa procurement by Nigerians seeking to travel to the country.
The decision was reached when the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in her office at the…
President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a task force to oversee preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by North America.
The task force, led by President Trump himself, will focus on coordinating U.S. government security measures and planning for the tournament, which is expected to attract millions of international visitors to the United States, Canada, and…
Doyin Okupe, a former media aide to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has passed away at the age of 72. He died on Friday, March 7, at a hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos. According to family sources, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in recent weeks and succumbed to complications from cancer.
Early Life and Education
Born on March 22, 1952, in Iperu, Ogun State, Doyin…