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admin - November 11, 2024

Nigeria Among Eight Nations Bearing Most Of Global Tuberculosis Burden – WHO Report

By Onoja Baba, Abuja       The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed in its 2024 Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report that Nigeria is one of eight countries accounting for over two-thirds of the world’s TB cases.     Alongside Nigeria, the report identifies India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic […]
admin - November 11, 2024

Nigerian Government Moves To Prevent Doctors’ Strike With Cross-Ministerial Consultations

By Onoja Baba, Abuja       In a bid to forestall a nationwide strike by doctors, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has initiated communications with key ministries in response to the demands of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN).     The association, which issued […]
admin - November 11, 2024

NIGERIA: Delta State Governor’s Aide Criticises Pastor Tobi For Inviting Davido To His Birthday Celebration

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Delta State Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, has expressed his disappointment with Pastor Tobi Adegboyega for inviting popular musician David Adedeji Adeleke also known as Davido to his recent birthday party.     Success disclosed this on Instagram, calling the event “an embarrassment to […]
admin - November 11, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu To Call For Ceasefire In Israel-Palestine Conflict At Arab-Islamic Summit

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he is set to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, focusing on urgent issues in the Middle East, including the Israel-Palestine conflict.     His presidential jet landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport at approximately 10:00 […]
admin - November 10, 2024

Kenya Seeks To Enhance Ties With China In Tourism, Cultural Sectors

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya        Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with China in the tourism and cultural sectors, building on the success of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in September in Beijing, China’s capital.     Benard Kahuthia, acting tourism secretary in Kenya’s Ministry of […]
admin - November 10, 2024

Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza Kill 30, Including 13 Children

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that 30 Palestinians, including 13 children, were killed early Sunday in Israeli airstrikes on two separate locations in northern Gaza, as Israel’s military campaign in the region intensifies.     The initial strike hit a residential house in Jabalia, killing at least 25 […]
admin - November 10, 2024

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Claim Airtel Top 8 Title, Shatter Revenue Records

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi        In a thrilling finale, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets edged Silver Strikers 1-0, securing the Airtel Top 8 championship. Ernest Petro’s second-half header sealed the victory at Lilongwe’s Bingu National Stadium on Saturday.     The match not only delivered an electrifying football experience but also shattered revenue records, […]
admin - November 10, 2024

Former BBNaija Housemate Cross Declares Devotion To Christianity

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria        Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cross Okonkwo, has publicly announced his commitment to Christianity, revealing his transformation and newfound devotion to serving Jesus Christ.     In a statement shared on his Instagram, Cross expressed that he has been “arrested by God” and that his life will now […]
admin - November 9, 2024

Nigerian First Lady Denies Organising National Prayer

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria        Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has refuted circulating reports suggesting the First Lady was coordinating a joint national prayer.     Recall that reports were flying stating that Remi Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, would lead a national prayer event.     The […]
admin - November 9, 2024

Family Head Expresses Regret Over NDA Form Bought For Late COAS Lagbaja

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       In an emotional reflection, Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja’s family, has expressed regret over obtaining the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) admission form for the late Chief of Army Staff, who recently passed away under sudden and tragic circumstances.     Pa Tajudeen, a […]
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