By Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday, saying poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment continue to leave many young women with preventable childbirth injuries. The warning came from Nigerian non-governmental organisation Gem Hub Initiative as the world marked the International […]
By Prosper Okoye Delayed diagnosis of sickle cell disease is contributing to preventable deaths among Nigerian children, researcher Obiageli E. Nnodu said on Thursday.Nnodu, principal investigator and director of the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training, spoke at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day commemoration in Abuja.She said many Nigerian parents […]
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger collective backing towards the completion of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) National Secretariat project in Abuja, insisting that the public relations profession deserves a national edifice that reflects its contribution to nation-building and commands national pride.Adeniyi made the appeal on […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said it is strengthening efforts to deepen legitimate trade with China while intensifying the fight against illicit economic activities, as both countries move to improve cooperation and streamline cross-border trade operations.The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi MFR, made this known on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, […]
By George Ozalla Fresh momentum has returned to the long-troubled Alaoji Power Plant in Abia State as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, moves to restore full operational capacity and push the facility towards completion after years of shutdowns, technical setbacks and delayed timelines.The renewed drive comes alongside confirmation that the 450 megawatts Alaoji […]
By George Ozalla The controversy over the purported suspension of Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh from the All Progressives Congress in Ward 9, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has moved to court, with a ward executive member alleging forgery and abuse of process in the disciplinary action.An originating summons marked HOA/12/2026 was […]
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, marking a leadership transition in the nation’s tertiary admission examination body.The appointment was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]
Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek, British-American author and leadership thinker known for his work on organizational culture and people-centered leadership.There are public office holders who fade quickly from the everyday concerns of their constituencies […]
By George Ozalla Hon. Beni Lar, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Langtang North and South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, has expressed deep appreciation to party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters following her emergence from the party’s primary election.In an acceptance and thank you message, Lar said her emergence was anchored […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a two-day Stakeholders’ Policy Review Workshop in Lagos to deliberate on the review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, with stakeholders converging at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, to assess the trajectory of the sector and chart the next phase of Nigeria’s digital economy.In his […]
