It is not uncommon to hear the government of our great country make promises which they never follow through on. The citizens have become so used to it that they no longer get hopeful when such promises are made. Nigerians…
By Our Reporter No fewer than 2000 tuberculosis patients are receiving treatment at various Directly Observed Therapy Centres in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, disclosed this in a press briefing on Monday in his office,…
By Our Reporter The epileptic power supply will be further threatened as Ikeja Electric (IE), which distributes power to the bulk of Lagos Mainland, at the weekend discontinued talks with Labour. The company and workers agreed to the talks as…
Lilian Ezejelue Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The aim of this day is to save the lives of people in war torn areas by destroying landmines and explosives…
By Our Reporter Labour has highlighted the woes workers are passing through as a result of the ongoing scarcity of petrol. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba said the crisis has affected workers productivity adversely nationwide. He said: “If…
“The situation in Maiduguri is critical, there is need for all development and humanitarian actors to scale up their support to complement efforts by the government in Borno State.” Said Fatma Samoura, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator who is also…
Gbenga Ekunola Updated: In a move aimed at curtailing the activities of black market operators and others benefiting from people’s misery, the Commandant General of Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) Alhaji Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has ordered a…
By Our Reporter The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund has revealed that over 86.7 million children under the age of seven have spent their entire lives in conflict zones, thereby putting their brain development at risk. The body noted that…
