UNICEF has recommended regular health checks on incoming passengers at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, as part of measures to check the spread of diphtheria in Imo.
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As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, Dr. Bulus Yohanna, has called on Nigerians to remember the people of Mokwa in their prayers, following the recent devastating flood that affected the area.
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has called for a collective effort to combat plastic pollution in the state and the country at large.
Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by launching a nationwide campaign to tackle plastic pollution, aligning with global calls for urgent action on this pressing issue. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, the telecommunications giant announced the launch of its #UnPlasticAfrica campaign, which kicked off on June 3. The initiative mobilised employees across Airtel’s six operational regions for a week of education, advocacy, and cleanup activities leading up to World Environment Day, observed globally on June 5. The 2025 theme for World Environment Day — #BeatPlasticPollution — underscores the critical need to address the growing…
At 34, Ada Gaius, a single mother of two and hairdresser living in Nasarawa, has battled asthma since she was diagnosed at the age of 10.Gaius’s story is a stark reminder that asthma is more than just a medical condition; it is a daily struggle that many Nigerians face in silence. Her childhood was marked by nights filled with terror, gasping for air while her mother frantically tried to find relief. “Growing up, my family couldn’t afford proper inhalers. Most times, I relied on herbs or boiled water, hoping it would ease my breathing. Sometimes, my attacks were so severe…
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV ) has applauded the EU and World Bank for endorsing Nigeria’s 3MTT initiative to train 3 million youth in digital skills by 2027, calling it a game-changer for tech talent development and youth empowerment. In a statement released on Friday and signed by its Chairman, Mr. Chukwudi Enekwechi, TMV said the initiative reflects President Bola Tinubu’s visionary approach to human capital development and global competitiveness. “Like the EU and World Bank, we at the Tinubu Media Volunteers believe the 3MTT programme—whose aim is to train three million young Nigerians in core technical skills by 2027—is…
Nigeria’s legal and judicial community is mourning the passing of a legal titan, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), who died on Friday in Abuja at the age of 89. A family source confirmed his passing to SolaceBase, noting that preparations are underway for his Janazah (funeral prayer) and burial by Islamic rites. Born on June 12, 1936, Uwais rose through the ranks of Nigeria’s judiciary to become one of its most respected figures. He served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 to 2006, a record 11-year tenure marked by firm judicial leadership, a…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for the intentional inclusion of persons with special needs in Nigeria’s digital literacy and technology empowerment programmes, noting that an estimated 35 million people in this group must not be left behind. Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), a disability rights advocacy group led by its Executive Director, Ms. Grace Jerry. Inuwa stressed that achieving the Federal Government’s target of 95% digital literacy by 2030 would be impossible without the full participation of persons with…
The Cross River House of Assembly has proposed a ban on using styrofoam and foil paper for food packaging, aiming to protect public health and the environment.
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called for a unified national action on regulation as part of activities to mark the 2025 World Environment Day.