Owerri: The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri, as part of its deliberate efforts to curb the rising cancer cases in the country. Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Health and Socia…
Freetown: The ball has been set rolling as the government continues its sensitisation process to introduce the much-awaited public service reforms. One of the latest legs to enlighten the public about the reforms was done by the Minister of Public Adm…
Freetown: The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) held a high-level meeting on Wednesday with development partners, civil society, and non-governmental organisations to push forward a national framework aimed at preventing and responding…
Beijing: China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. The initiative marks a significant step in China’s efforts to deepen econo…
Freetown: Leone Rock Metal Group has commissioned the Phase II expansion of its 30 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) magnetite processing plant at Ferengbaia, while also disbursing its fifth Community Development Agreement (CDA) Fund to mining communiti…
Abuja: A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse discharged a 20-year-old car washer, Patrick Yusuf, accused of alleged joint act and extortion. The Magistrate, Ekpeyong Inyang, discharged the defendant following an application filed by the Prosecution Couns…
Lagos: Prof. Wellington Oyibo, a professor of Medical Parasitology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has urged different states of the Federation to develop the political will necessary for the elimination of malaria in Nigeria. Oyibo, …
Abidjan: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged the establishment of a unified database system among the members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure a secure border and migration system. Tunji-Ojo e…