Nigeria Names 15 Junior Swimmers for Zone 2 Meet in Senegal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has unveiled a 15-member junior swimming team for the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Junior Swimming Championship, scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal, from August 28 to 30. The Nigerian contingent, comprising 11 female and four male swimmers, will compete alongside young athletes from 32 countries as […]
NCDC: Weak State Laws Threaten Nigeria’s Health Security
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says clear and modern public health laws are essential to strengthening Nigeria’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to health emergencies at the state level. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, represented by the agency’s Deputy Director and Public Health Emergency Management Specialist, Dr […]
NCPC Boss Urges Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren
By: Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, teachers and other victims of kidnapping across the country. Adegbite made the appeal while condemning the recent abduction […]
FG Reaffirms Crude-for-Naira Policy, Assures Steady Fuel Supply
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the crude-for-naira initiative, assuring Nigerians that there will be no disruption in the supply of refined petroleum products across the country. This is according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, […]