Nigeria’s South-South Zone Records Highest HIV Prevalence Rate in The Country– Survey
The South-South Zone has recorded the highest HIV prevalence rate in Nigeria, according to the 2018 Nigeria HIV and AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). Prof. Isaac Adewole, Minister of…
Nigeria’s Health Sector Annual Infrastructure Deficit About N3.06 trillion– FG
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr Abdullahi Mashi, said that the country’s health sector has an annual deficit running into about 10 billion dollars (N3.06 trillion),…
HIV/AIDS Prevalence: Nigeria Ranks 4th With Highest Number of Victims – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Thursday said Nigeria had been ranked the 4th country with the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Adewole disclosed…
Climate Financing: AfDB Pledges US$ 25 Billion for the Period 2020-2025, Doubling its Commitments
The African Development Bank, AfDB, will double its climate finance commitments for the period 2020-2025, the Bank’s President announced at the One Planet Summit taking place in…
Banky W’s wife, Adesua, makes Vogue’s list of 14 global superstars
Nigerian actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington has been featured on Vogue’s list of 14 global superstars. Vogue is a leading international fashion magazine. The British Vogue was the first international edition launched…
PDP Chieftain Congratulates Ikpeazu, Urges Otti, Ogah to Shun Litigation
Mr Robert Martins, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bende Local Government Area, Abia has congratulated the Abia State Gov., Dr Okezie Ikpeazu on his re-election victory….
Adamawa: High Court Restrains INEC From Conducting Supplementary Polls
A high court in Yola has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from conducting the supplementary election in Adamawa due to the omission of the Movement for the…
Unidentified Gunmen Attack Police Station in Edo, Kill Four Policemen, Pregnant Police Woman
Unknown Gunmen, Tuesday night, attacked the Divisional Police Station in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, killing the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), and three other officers who…
Lagos Building collapse: Red Cross, Others Solicit For Blood Donations for Victims
The Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) is appealing for blood donations for victims of the collapsed building on Lagos Island. Mr Olakunle Lasisi, Secretary of NRC, Lagos made the appeal in…
Ghana, Nigeria Rugby Announces Annual President’s Cup, Prepare for Rugby Africa Silver Cup 2019
The Ghana Rugby Football Union (Ghana Rugby) and the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) Presidents, Messrs Herbert Mensah and Kelechukwu Mbagwu, announced the creation of an annual President’s Cup…