Gloria Guevara, a leading candidate for Secretary-General of UN Tourism, has called for the presence of independent observers at the upcoming 123rd Executive Council vote, set to take place near Madrid later this month.
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U.S President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to lower the prices of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products.
Some city returnees who are currently undertaking rainy season farming in the South-South region have decried lack of support from the government.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for greater synergy between Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and universities to foster the development of new medicines and vaccines.
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed the allegation of releasing poisoned rice seized from smugglers, which had reportedly resulted in multiple deaths in the town.
The President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Prof. Taiwo Obindo has called for improved access to mental health care by integrating it into Primary Health Care (PHC).
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF)’s National Food Intervention programme began the distribution of 30,000 bags of rice for the economically vulnerable in Osun State over the weekend. The state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who flagged off the distribution, expressed gratitude to Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote and the Aliko Dangote Foundation for the unwavering commitment to the well-being of the vulnerable as well as the fight against hunger and poverty in Nigeria and Africa. Governor Adeleke said the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10 kg of rice to all vulnerable groups in all the local government areas of Osun…
Politics aside, it is time to stop deceiving ourselves—Sokoto State Government can hardly provide densely populated communities with the desired quantity of potable water. Water scarcity has been a persistent challenge confronting successive governments of the state. To cope with this situation, households may need to resort to hand-dug wells, as seen in many states across both the North and South of Nigeria. Wealthy individuals, philanthropists, corporate bodies, and organizations should also assist by sinking boreholes in communities. This kind of support could serve as a critical supplement to government efforts. It is important to highlight that while the state…
As it becomes increasingly evident that the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) will, no doubt, conduct elections into the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs)—in addition to the 20 constitutionally recognized local government areas (LGAs)—during the forthcoming July 2025 council elections, more voices are rising to caution the state electoral body against becoming an agent of illegality for the ruling political class. Prominent among these voices is Mr. Ayodele Adio, the Youth Party (YP) Chairmanship Candidate for Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Mr. Adio has expressed serious concerns over LASIEC’s alleged decision to include the 37 LCDAs in the upcoming…
As the water scarcity crisis deepens across Sokoto metropolis, a tragic incident has occurred, claiming the life of a young man, simply identified as Salim, who reportedly slipped and fell into a water reservoir at the Sokoto State Water Treatment Plant. An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said the deceased had attempted to fetch water from the reservoir due to the ongoing acute shortage. Unfortunately, he lost his balance and fell into the tank. Despite his visible struggle, there was no immediate assistance available, and he drowned before help could arrive. This incident comes amid growing frustration among residents, who have…