The Presidency has officially launched the “RenewHER Save Our Mothers” campaign, a new initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths among women across Nigeria.Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health, said the programme would focus on bridging critical gaps in…
The Presidency has officially launched the ‘RenewHER Save Our Mothers’ campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths among women during childbirth.Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health, said the campaign would focus on strengthening…
The UN Women has raised serious concerns over the worsening humanitarian situation facing women and girls the recent military escalation in the Middle East.In a statement issued on Friday, the agency echoed the position of António Guterres, who welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. However, UN Women expressed deep alarm over continued violence…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered key economic officials to develop urgent measures aimed at reducing the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians.The directive was given on Friday during a civic reception held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following the inauguration of several major projects executed by Governor Douye Diri. The instruction was conveyed in a statement issued by…
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is actively engaging multiple countries in a bid to address the nation’s persistent security challenges.Speaking on Friday in New York upon his arrival to assume office, Ibrahim said the Nigerian government was adopting a multilateral approach, reaching out to countries such as…
The Sokoto State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has extended humanitarian support to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by donating essential relief materials as part of activities marking its 2026 Law Week.The donation exercise took place on Friday at the Guiwa Low Cost IDPs Camp, located within Sokoto metropolis. Beneficiaries received a range of items including foodstuffs…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hosted its first-ever Global Forum of Collaborating Centres, bringing together representatives from over 800 institutions across more than 80 countries in a landmark effort to boost global scientific cooperation and public health response.The forum, one of the largest gatherings of its kind, served as a platform for leading scientists and public health…
Donald Trump has said Iran should not impose fees on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions following the recent Iran war.In a post on Truth Social, Trump reacted to reports suggesting that Iran may begin charging tolls for vessels navigating the vital shipping route. The strait, a key global energy corridor, has experienced major disruptions since the outbreak of…
The Federal Government has strongly criticised the coronation and activities of self-styled “Eze Ndigbo” (Igbo kings) in foreign countries, describing the trend as an embarrassment to Nigeria and the Igbo people.Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known in a statement issued during the Imeobi meeting of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide held in Enugu.According to…
Farmers across parts of Zimbabwe are recording improved harvests and stronger food security, thanks to the growing adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices. In districts such as Mberengwa District and Bulilima District, smallholder farmers say the combination of favourable rainfall and modern farming techniques has significantly increased crop yields.Maize and traditional grains have…