Albinism
6 Jan
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has appealed to the three tiers of government and the public to assist about 40 of its members battling varying stages of skin cancer. The association’s National President, Bisi Bamishe, in a New Year message on Monday in Lagos, disclosed that 16 members died of cancer in 2024. She…
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The Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), says it has enrolled 97,000 beneficiaries under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). The agency also disbursed over N1.2 billion to primary healthcare facilities in the last three years. Its Executive Secretary, Dr. Abbah Saleh-Kaza stated this during the 2024 Performance Review exercise, on Monday in Maiduguri.…
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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, inaugurated eight newly appointed federal permanent secretaries and 18 commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The two brief ceremonies were held inside the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, just moments before the commencement of the resumed Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The swearing-in,…
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The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has approved 20 new professors and 31 readers in various faculties of the institution. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Ilorin by the Registrar of UNILORIN, Mr. Mansur Alfanla. Alfanla explained that 20 readers were promoted to the professorial…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday rejected Donald Trump's assertions that South Africa was "confiscating" land and said he was ready to explain his government's land reform policy to his US counterpart.
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has distributed 10,000 free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration certificates to operators of unregistered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Ododo, who said this at the 2025 Kogi MSMEs and Financial Inclusion Conference on Monday in Lokoja, said the gesture was designed to formalize businesses, enhance access to financial…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Tinubu commended the singer for her artistry, which had brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time, Mr. Bayo…
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has hailed the founding of the state for their foresight and invaluable contributions to the creation of the state 49 years ago. While stressing that the state is making steady progress towards a destination of all-round development and prosperity, Aiyedatiwa stated that the state is anxiously waiting for the…
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A high court in Lokoja, Kogi State judiciary has sacked the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Majesty Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje, from office. Justice Salisu Umar, the Presiding judge of High Court 6 Lokoja, in his ruling on Monday, made an order directing the defender to stop presenting himself as the paramount traditional ruler of Ebiraland.…
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The UK government insisted Monday that its trading relationship with the United States was "fair and balanced" after US President Donald Trump warned he could impose tariffs on Britain.
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Kenya Airways reacted to a social media video showing a verbal exchange between a female Nigerian passenger and one of its agents at a transfer desk in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya Airways said the exchange began after it was discovered that the passenger, travelling from Lagos to Nairobi, Paris, and Manchester, did not have a SCHENGEN…