The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Bauchi State Chapter, on Thursday conducted free breast cancer screening for over 100 women and adolescent girls in Dungal community, Bauchi State. Dr. Umma-Hanni Ja’afar, President of MWAN in Bauchi, said the outreach aimed to raise awareness about breast and cervical cancers—two major public health concerns among women in Nigeria. “We are in Dungal to sensitize both men and women about the rising cases of cancer among women and to promote early detection,” she said. “I urge you to share this knowledge with your daughters and younger girls so they can recognize the…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has uncovered a major fake results syndicate operating within the institution, leading to the suspension of five staff members, including a Deputy Registrar. Professor Ogbo made this known at a press conference in Lokoja on Wednesday evening, describing the discovery of the fake results syndicate as “a serious threat to the integrity and reputation” of the Polytechnic. According to him, a thorough investigation conducted by the institution’s Admission, ICT, and Security Units exposed a network of individuals — including students, non-students, and staff — who were involved in forging…
A Professor of Forest Inventory and Ecology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Victor Adekunle, has raised concern over the uncontrolled exploitation of Nigeria’s forest resources through timber extraction, farming, mining, and indiscriminate housing development within protected areas. Delivering FUTA’s 186th inaugural lecture titled “The Nigerian Unprotected Protected Areas: Forest Conservation and Assessment, the Conditio Sine Qua Non,” on October 28, 2025, Prof. Adekunle called for stricter enforcement of protected area laws and improved regulation of forest preservation. He lamented that illegal activities in protected areas are undermining their purpose and causing severe environmental hazards such as…
There are indications that the long-standing tension between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio may finally be cooling. On Thursday, Senator Natasha extended a public invitation to Akpabio and all senators to attend the commissioning of her constituency projects in Kogi State, a move widely interpreted as a reconciliation effort. The invitation, personally signed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, was formally read on the floor of the Senate by the Senate President himself. It calls on her colleagues to join her on Sunday in Ihima, Kogi State, to mark the commissioning of these projects, coinciding with her second…
Barely 12 hours after the officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) sought the intervention of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to universities across the country to clear outstanding salary and promotion arrears of their lecturers. Recall that ASUU officials, led by its National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, sought Sen. Wamakko’s mediation to restore stability and end recurring strikes in Nigeria’s university system. Senator Wamakko assured the ASUU delegation of his readiness to use his influence and experience to help resolve the crisis, while noting that education remained central to national development…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called on the Bank of America to prioritise investments in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector to attract funding and boost national oil production. The Commission Chief Executive, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, made the appeal during a meeting with Mr. Chuba Ezenwa, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Bank of America, in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr. Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media and Strategic Communications at NUPRC, the engagement aligns with Section 6(h) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which mandates…
Dangote Cement Plc has announced robust financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, posting a remarkable 164.8 per cent increase in earnings per share (EPS) — from ₦16.55 to ₦43.80. This surge reflects the company’s strong operational performance and strategic expansion across Africa. Group revenue rose by 23.2 per cent to ₦3,154.8 billion, compared to ₦2,560.6 billion in the same period of 2024. The company also recorded a 57.7 per cent rise in Group EBITDA, growing from ₦908.7 billion to ₦1,428.2 billion. Profit after tax (PAT) jumped 166.3 per cent, from ₦279.1 billion to ₦743.3 billion. EPS,…
Scanfrost, one of Nigeria’s most trusted names in home and kitchen appliances, has announced Hilda Baci — the Guinness World Record–breaking chef and celebrated culinary entrepreneur — as its newest brand ambassador. Hilda’s inspiring story of passion, excellence, and perseverance perfectly aligns with Scanfrost’s values of reliability, innovation, and quality. From her record-breaking cookathon to her growing impact in the culinary and lifestyle space, she continues to represent the strength and creativity of the modern Nigerian. Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Ajit Nair, Group Managing Director, C.G.C.L., said: “We are delighted to welcome Hilda Baci to the Scanfrost family. Her…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos. The substances, destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, led to the arrest of several suspects, including a cargo agent and a UK-based public health worker. At least two suspects linked to the export attempts have been taken into custody. One of them, a cargo agent, Boladale Riliwan, was arrested on October 7, 2025, following the…
Dr. Moses Arokoya, President of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has revealed that 65 percent of human diseases in Nigeria are zoonotic — that is, transmitted from animals to humans. Arokoya made the disclosure on Monday during the 61st Annual National Congress and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NVMA, held in Jalingo, Taraba State. He noted that zoonotic diseases are on the rise across the country, adding that an estimated 2.7 million lives are lost globally each year due to such infections. According to him, the choice of Taraba State for this year’s conference was strategic, as plans…