Written by BENIN CITY: As preparations for the Multiple District 404 Convention 2026 of Lions International, themed “Asaba Amaka,” gain momentum, organisers have assured that all arrangements are on course. Speaking to the newsmen, Lion (Dr) Ibrahim Jide Bello, Multiple Council Chairperson, described the annual convention as a premier event that unites Lions globally to inspire, serve, … Continue reading “Preparations intensify for Lions Int’l Multiple District 404 Convention 2026 in Asaba”
IYAMOH (EDO) — No fewer than 800 residents across five communities in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State are set to benefit from a three-day free medical outreach organised by Edo State University, Iyamoh. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Victor Adetimirin, disclosed this on Wednesday at the flag-off of the programme themed “Bringing … Continue reading “Edo Varsity targets 800 residents in free multi-community medical outreach”
Abuja: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has urged manufacturers, distributors and importers to ensure that all consumer products in Nigeria are labelled in English language to inform consumers effectively. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Mr Tunji Bello, made the call on Wednesday at an event to commemorate the 2026 World Consumer … Continue reading “Consumer products must be labelled in English – FCCPC warns manufacturers, others”
Hypertension By Chimezie Anaso Awka, March 25, 2026.(NAN) The Chief Medical Director of Rock Foundation Hospital, Awka, Dr Chukwudi Njelita, has expressed concern over what he described as “the increasing prevalence” of high blood pressure among adolescents and youths in the country. Njelita spoke on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria … Continue reading “CMD raises concern over increasing HBP rate among adolescents, youths”
LAGOS — The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to curb the growing exodus of medical personnel by prioritising training, improved welfare and enhanced working conditions within its medical corps. Commander of the Corps of Medical (CCM), Brigadier-General Innocent Enwuchola, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Corps’ First Quarter Conference 2026 held at Bonny Cantonment, Victoria … Continue reading “Army moves to stem medical brain drain with training, welfare boost”
Abuja: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has approved a detailed timetable for congresses nationwide, beginning with polling units and wards slated for April 7. ADC National Publicity Secretary Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, who made the disclosure shortly after the party’s NEC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, said key committees’ reports were … Continue reading “ADC NEC approves congresses timetable ahead of convention”
ABUJA — The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ahmed Sanusi, has declared an uncompromising stance against criminality, vowing that crime will not thrive under his watch. Sanusi made the pledge on Wednesday during his maiden press conference in Abuja, assuring residents of a proactive, intelligence-driven and relentless policing … Continue reading “Crime ‘ll find no safe haven in FCT – New Police Commissioner”
ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified drug abuse as a significant driver of HIV transmission in Nigeria, calling for a coordinated and integrated response to tackle both public health challenges. Chairman of the agency, retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, made the assertion on Wednesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the … Continue reading “NDLEA links drug abuse to rising HIV cases, seeks unified response”
LAGOS — A civil society organisation, the Movement for Credible Elections, has called for an urgent overhaul of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines to tackle persistent voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group’s spokesman, Mr Olawale Okunniyi, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, warning that Nigeria’s democracy … Continue reading “Group demands overhaul of INEC guidelines to reverse voter apathy”
Abuja: Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said … Continue reading “Nigeria begins HIV prevention injection rollout”