Written by By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation, WHO, introduced its first global guidelines dedicated solely to managing diabetes during pregnancy, marking an important moment for maternal and child health. The condition affects about one in six pregnancies worldwide, placing roughly 21 million women at risk each year. For decades, … Continue reading “WHO unveils first-ever global standard for diabetes care during pregnancy”
…Halt power supply to Imo over attack, abduction of staff …Imo transmission incident a dispute, not abduction — Police By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Emmanuel Iheaka The nation’s electricity supply may face a major crisis as the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has threatened a nationwide shutdown, following alleged attack on staff of the Transmission … Continue reading “Electricity workers threaten nationwide shutdown”
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has strengthened its partnership with the International Organization for Migration, IOM, as part of renewed efforts to improve border management. The enhanced cooperation is expected to bolster institutional capacity for more effective migration management and border governance across the country. Speaking at a meeting in Lagos, Comptroller-General of … Continue reading “Border governance: NIS, IOM deepen strategic collaboration”
By Chioma Obinna As the world marks World Prematurity Day, global health agencies are calling attention to the increasing challenges faced by babies born too soon and the families who care for them. The 2025 theme, “Give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future,” aligns with the World Health Organisation’s, WHO, Healthy beginnings, … Continue reading “World Prematurity Day: WHO raises alarm as preterm births reach crisis levels”
By Chioma Obinna Following the misuse of alcohol among youths, stakeholders are calling for the urgent adoption of a national alcohol policy to protect Nigerian youth, safeguard public health, and reduce the growing social and economic costs of alcohol misuse. The stakeholders made the call at the First National Conference on Alcohol Harm Prevention and … Continue reading “Alcohol Misuse: Nigeria must adopt National Alcohol Policy Now – Experts”
The Nigerian legal community gathered in grandeur last Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, for the prestigious 12th edition of the ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards. The black-tie event served as a powerful tribute to the lawyers and institutions deemed the “unseen architects” of the nation’s economic growth and […]
*Demand Action On Gender Barriers As NAWJN Advocates Comprehensive Judicial Reforms A national webinar organized by the National Association of Women Judges of Nigeria (NAWJN) in partnership with the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) has intensified calls for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s judicial system to address gender biases and work-life imbalances that continue to […]
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s decision to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; and several other party leaders. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the […]
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has publicly dissociated himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, along with former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, former PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and eight other party members. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed […]
A major dispute has erupted between Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, SAN, and Qatar Airways after the eminent lawyer accused the airline of subjecting him to “degrading and inhumane” treatment during a disrupted international trip, leading to demands for over half a million dollars in compensation and a 14-day ultimatum for redress. […]