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Labour Minister Urges Nurses,Midwives to Shelve Planned Strike, Embrace Dialogue

By Chinedu Echianu The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has appealed to the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to suspend their proposed strike and engage in continued dialogue with the government. In a meeting held Tuesday, the Minister urged the health workers to consider the far-reaching implications of industrial action, especially on the country’s healthcare system, stressing that dialogue remains the most effective path to resolving disputes. A statement made available to newsmen in […]

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Sport

Tinubu Honours Super Falcons,Gives $100k cash awards,Houses.

ABUJA, NIGERIA By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a landmark celebration of sporting excellence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, with national awards, generous financial gifts, and housing, following their record-extending 10th title win at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco. The grand reception, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, witnessed the President confer national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on […]

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Health

Africa’s First Brain Health Summit Launches in Abuja

By Sofiat Adenekan In a landmark effort to address the growing burden of brain-related illnesses in Africa, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare—alongside Brain and Spine Foundation Africa—has launched the first-ever Africa Neurological Health Summit in Abuja. The summit which took place on Tuesday has as theme: Policy and Advocacy in Healthcare: Bridging the Gap Towards Achieving WHO-IGAP Goals (2022-2031). The historic summit brought together health professionals, policymakers, advocates, and survivors to spotlight neurological disorders such as stroke, […]

July 29, 2025

Cross section of religious leaders, traditional rulers, lawmakers and the judiciary at the GMOS Workshop in Abuja

General

NABDA Pushes GMO Awareness to Boost Food Security

By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General and CEO of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, says Nigeria must embrace science and technology to secure its food future and mitigate climate change. Speaking in Abuja at a sensitisation workshop for the Islamic community on genetically modified crops, Professor Mustapha said the engagement aims to dispel misconceptions and reassure the public on the safety of biotechnology. He explained that religious and traditional leaders, as well as lawmakers and judicial officers, are […]

July 29, 2025

Education

CONUA Welcomes TISSF Loan Scheme, Urges Government to Address Fundamental Concerns

By Chinedu Echianu The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has commended the Federal Government for launching the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a ₦10 million loan scheme aimed at improving staff welfare in Nigeria's tertiary education sector. However, the union has urged the government to ensure fairness, transparency, and inclusiveness in the implementation process. CONUA, which is an offshoot of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) insists that it wants to be part of the implementation and monitoring […]

July 29, 2025

Health

Nigerian Nurses to Begin Nationwide Strike July 30

By Aremu Toyeebaht As tensions rise in Nigeria’s embattled healthcare system, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has announced a seven-day nationwide warning strike, beginning Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. The strike, which the union says is the result of decades of neglect, is expected to shut down healthcare services in 74 federal health institutions, state general hospitals, and primary healthcare centres across all 774 local government areas, including the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking on […]

July 29, 2025

Education

Governor Ododo Launches Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme for Schoolgirls

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has restated commitment to uplift lives and livelihoods of citizens, especially women and girls in the state. Governor Ododo disclosed this at the Flag Off Ceremony of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project at the Government House in Lokoja. A statement released by the Kogi State Government House Media Team Governor stated that Ododo described the AGILE project as a […]

July 29, 2025

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Sport

Karate South Africa President Honors Silas Agara, Strengthens Ties

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a landmark event aimed at deepening karate development and cooperation across Africa, the President of Karate South Africa and the Commonwealth Karate Federation, Hanshi Sonny Pillay, has conferred a prestigious honor on Honourable Silas Agara, President of the Nigerian Karate Federation, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the sport in Nigeria and the continent. The ceremony coincided with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian Karate Federation and Karate South Africa, […]

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Sport

Shooting Stars Chairman, Salami Sets Ambitious Agenda for NPFL Season

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Honourable Taiwo Olayinka Salami, has unveiled a bold blueprint to transform the historic club, promising enhanced player welfare, modern facilities, and strategic sponsorship deals as the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season approaches. Speaking at the NPFL Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, Salami emphasized his administration’s commitment to restoring the club’s glory and introducing global best practices in management. “This morning alone, I was speaking with my […]

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