The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has opened a new wellness centre in Kuje, a town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The centre is meant to provide free health services and reach more people in nearby communities.The event took place on Thursday and aimed to inform people about the free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) available at the centre. According to reporters, this is the second wellness centre AHF has opened in Nigeria. The first one was launched in Benue State in July. At the event, AHF’s Country Programme Director, Dr. Echey Ijezie, explained that the centre…
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A team from the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), led by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, visited some road projects in Cross River State. They were joined by the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, to inspect 32 kilometers of roads under construction. The road projects include a 20km stretch from Okomita to Uyanga to Ehom in Akamkpa and Biase local governments, a 1.5km road from Idundu Junction to Idundu Bridge in Akpabuyo, and a 10.8km road from Aking to Osomba in Akamkpa. Senator Ekpenyong said the projects show the committee’s strong commitment to improving development…
Data from the 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) indicate that Nigerian women have an average fertility rate of 5.3. This rate is more than double the global replacement level of 2.1 births per woman needed to sustain a stable population. The NDHS further shows wide regional variations – women in the North-West average 6.7 children, compared with 4.4 in the South-West. Stakeholders say fertility is strongly linked to education and income, with women in poorer households and those without schooling more likely to have large families. A 2022 study in BMC Women’s Health found that socioeconomic status, cultural…
The political landscape of Sokoto State took a new turn on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as Nasiru Yahaya Isa, popularly known as Wamban Isa, officially decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Isa, a retired Permanent Secretary and former State Financial Secretary of the PDP in Sokoto, was warmly received at the APC State Secretariat by the State Chairman, Isah Sadiq Achida, alongside other party stalwarts. Speaking at the colourful reception, Achida described Isa’s defection as a “homecoming,” recalling his immense contributions to the growth and stability of the APC in its formative years.…
In Nigeria, floods destroy houses, farmlands, and properties worth billions of naira every year across different states. This problem has persisted for decades, yet many communities continue to suffer its devastating impact. Whenever the rainy season begins, especially in Northern Nigeria, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) usually issues high-level warnings. Despite repeated alerts and calls for preventive measures, this year alone NiMet recorded several cases of severe flooding, including one in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which killed more than 200 people and left thousands homeless. The flood, caused by heavy rainfall and rising water levels from nearby…
The German government has launched a new project called the Carbon Offsetting Rice Emissions (CORE) Project. It aims to help 12,000 small farmers grow rice in a climate-friendly way in Benue, Nasarawa, and Kano States. At the event in Abuja, German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther—represented by Deputy Head of Mission Johannes Lehne—spoke about why the project is important. She said the three-year pilot project, which will run from 2024 to 2027, is meant to prepare the way for farmers to earn benefits from taking part in climate action. Günther explained that the project’s goal is to make carbon markets…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has started a training program on data protection. The goal is to teach engineers about data privacy, following rules and laws, and handling information properly. Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, who is the President and leader of NSE, announced this during the opening of the training session in Abuja. The training was put together with help from the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigerian Institute of ICT Engineers (NIICTE). Oguntala said the training is a special and smart part of NSE’s efforts to help engineers grow professionally. She said it’s part of NSE’s plan…
The hallowed palace grounds of Warri echoed with the cheers of a bygone era yesterday as legends of Nigeria’s iconic Atlanta ‘96 Olympic gold medal-winning football team laced up their boots for a thrilling novelty match, headlining the second day of celebrations for Ogiame Atuwatse III’s fourth coronation anniversary. In a spectacular display that bridged generations, the Super Eagles veterans shared the pitch with the kingdom’s own highly esteemed and youthful chiefs, alongside other vibrant sons of Warri. The electric atmosphere crackled with every dribble, pass, and goal, as thousands of dignitaries, traditional leaders, and ecstatic supporters united in a…
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has officially commissioned the Renewed Hope Mother and Childcare Hospital at Ugbuwangwe, a landmark initiative that not only strengthens healthcare in the kingdom but also marked the high point of his fourth coronation anniversary celebrations. The 80-bed, state-of-the-art hospital facility was built by the Presidency through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, with the strong support of the Warri monarch. Designed to deliver quality and specialized medical services for mothers and children, the hospital is being hailed as a timely intervention and a life-changing…
The National Defence College Officers Wives Association (NDCOWA) organized a meeting to help families support each other and stay strong while dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) linked to counter-terrorism work. Mrs. Isabella Okosun, who leads NDCOWA and is the wife of the Commandant of the National Defence College, shared this during the event titled “The Military Family and Mental Health” held in Abuja. She said the event was one of several activities planned for the graduation of Course 33 at the National Defence College, which will take place on Friday. The event brought together the wives of officers who…