The Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative of the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Kwara State Government and other partners, has commenced the selection process for 16 Health Fellows across the local government areas of the state. The Health Fellows are expected to help reposition Primary Health Care (PHC) services across the 16 local government areas of Kwara. Reports indicate that President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, under which young Nigerian fellows are to be engaged in all 774 local government areas of the country. Dr Ola Ahmed, the SWAp Desk Officer in Kwara, disclosed…
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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday sentenced an 18-year-old bricklayer, Yusuf Idowu, to six strokes of the cane for stealing cocoa pods. Idowu was charged with unlawful entry and stealing, to which he pleaded guilty upon arraignment. The Magistrate, Mrs Gladys Oladele, found him guilty as charged and sentenced him to six strokes of the cane, taking into consideration his age. Oladele also noted that the stolen items had been recovered, which satisfied one of the interests of the complainant. ALSO READ: West African experts call for local medicine production to boost health security She said the court…
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.64 million barrels per day in the first 11 months of 2025. This is according to official data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s (NUPRC) report titled “Crude Oil and Condensate Production 2025.” The report reveals that combined crude and condensate output totalled approximately 18.12 million barrels over the January to November period. These figures provide a comprehensive view of Nigeria’s upstream oil sector performance during the year so far. The NUPRC data shows monthly production volumes fluctuating between 1.58 and 1.73 million barrels per day (mb/d) for crude oil and condensate combined. Specifically, production began at…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will review issues surrounding the suspension of its proposed strike within two weeks. The President-Elect, Dr Emmanuel Idoko, made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. It would be recalled that NARD declared an indefinite nationwide strike that began on Nov. 1, 2025 following alleged Federal Government’s failure to implement a 19-point pact with the association. The association however suspended the strike after 29 days following negotiations with the government and an agreement that addressed some of the demands. It would be…
Total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion while the bridge’s Closed Circuit Television Camera (CCTV) Centre cost about N2.5 billion. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this known on Monday in Lagos while addressing journalists. Umahi said that the scope of work covered total rehabilitation of 14km by 14 metres width by two carriageways. “It also includes rebuilding and repainting of some concrete works and replacing expansion joints and putting solar lights.” He said that establishment of the CCTV centre was part of the Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation contract. “The total contract…
Nollywood filmmaker and actor, Funke Akindele, has further cemented her place in African cinema history as her latest release, Behind The Scenes, crossed the ₦2 billion mark at the box office, becoming the first Nollywood film to achieve the milestone. The record-breaking performance was disclosed on Monday in a post on X by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, which confirmed that the title has now grossed ₦2,103,039,706 in ticket sales. Announcing the feat, the distributor said the film had “officially broken and shattered records,” noting that it is the first Nollywood production in Africa to cross the ₦2 billion box…
The Jigawa State Government has commenced the distribution of maternity kits to pregnant women in a bid to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates across the state. Speaking during the distribution of the maternity kits on Monday at Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area, the First Lady of Jigawa State, Hadiza Namadi, said Governor Umar Namadi approved the distribution to provide essential healthcare support to pregnant women. “The kits will help pregnant women protect themselves from infections during childbirth and postpartum care,” she said, adding that “the kits also will go a long way in ensuring the health and well-being of…
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja lauded Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) support to tackle environmental challenges in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, said this at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for GEF, Operational Focal Point (OFP) and Implementing Partners in Nigeria. “The Global Environment Facility has remained a long-standing and strategic partner to Nigeria in addressing our critical environmental challenges.” He said that the workshop underscored the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening environmental governance, improving project delivery, and ensuring that Nigeria maximises the benefits of global environmental financing. Lawal who was…
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has raised serious concerns over the increasing rate of cardiovascular-related deaths in Nigeria. Mrs Soludo, founder of a non-governmental health advocacy initiative, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, called for more conscious, deliberate, and disciplined medical and lifestyle practices among citizens, stressing that preventive healthcare must be given greater priority. According to her, the growing neglect of routine medical and heart health checks by many individuals has significantly contributed to the rise in cardiovascular diseases across the country. She identified heart failure, cardiac arrest, and stroke as some of the most…
The Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) has announced the recipients of its 2026 PhD Thesis Prize, recognizing outstanding doctoral research across key areas of the physical sciences. Dr. Babatunde Falaiye, Secretary of NSPS, said in a statement on Monday that the awards, presented annually, honor theses demonstrating originality, academic excellence, and significant contributions to knowledge. According to Falaiye, the 2026 awardees were selected following a rigorous and transparent evaluation process conducted by experts across the relevant disciplines. The winners are: Dr. Paul Adesina – Physics and Astronomy, Redeemers University. Thesis: “Vibrational Dynamics of Driven Oscillators with Phase-Modulated Potential Structures”.…