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…
The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s rights by pledging to introduce legislation that removes barriers to their progress across the nation. This announcement was made in commemoration of International Women’s Day.
As part of these efforts, lawmakers are pushing for a 35% affirmative action for women in the National Assembly and governance, aligning with the…
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Sexual Harassment Allegation
In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months without pay following an allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio.
The decision came after a report was submitted by Senator Imasuen Neda Bernards, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The committee had…
Nasarawa State is intensifying efforts to bridge its education gap, particularly addressing the growing crisis of almajiri and out-of-school children. In a strategic move to enhance basic education, Governor Abdullahi Sule welcomed the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, to the Government House in Lafia.
Governor Sule’s Commitment to…
Operatives from the Corporate Headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have taken former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, into custody over allegations of financial mismanagement amounting to N700 billion. The former governor, who served from 2015 to 2023, was apprehended following an extensive investigation into claims of money laundering, fund diversion, and…