Women’s health
21 May
The recently concluded Africa Women Summit 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, marked groundbreaking achievements, including a notable blood drive that saw over 20 women participating. The three-day summit, themed "Women’s Health: Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change," hosted impactful events aimed at advancing women’s health, empowering young girls, and fostering international cooperation. Distinguished guests at the summit included…
12 Apr
A global non-governmental organisation, Kolket Relief Foundation (KRF), has called on the government at all levels to prioritise maternal health in Nigeria. The organisation made the call during its online campaign to celebrate the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights on April 11. In a statement co-signed by the organisation's Director of Health Projects,…
6 Apr
Stakeholders drawn from different sectors, have again, urged that women’s health and wealth should be placed on the front burner, in order for maximum impact to be realised towards successful nation building and creating a more equitable world.
26 Feb
The Convener of Africa Women Summit, Ambassador Kalada Belema Meshack-Hart, has been nominated as 100 Iconic African Leaders 2023 by the organizers of the New African Magazines among other renowned African leaders that have greatly reshaped the continent through their different works of life. In statement signed for Engage Empower Educate Initiative, Ibrahim Abwage stated…
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Nollywood actors, Okey Bakassi and Stephen Alajemba, have declared support for polygamy, saying monogamy has failed Africans but polygamy aligns more with Africa's ‘culture and realities.’ Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Bakassi suggested that monogamous marriages are failing in the region, with many couples merely pretending to be happy. “Forget all the lip service…
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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a witch doctor and another suspect in connection with alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga
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The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old suspect, Yusuf Idris, for impersonating the state Commissioner of Police, Shehu Nadada Umar, and defrauding job seekers under false pretences.
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Tobi Amusan, who holds the world record in women’s 100 metres hurdles, Olympic high jump bronze medallist, Ese Brume, emerging 100 metres star, Favour Ofili, and other top Nigerian athletes have been presented an opportunity to win $150, 000 by World Athletics.
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The Akwa Ibom State government has launched an investigation into boarding facilities in secondary schools across the state following a viral video showing students being served unpalatable and innutritious meals at Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep.
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The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has said the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had approved three additional grades in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing quest, making it the fifth progress report since greylisting the country in February 2023.
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The monarch of Idjerhe Kingdom, Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Monday Obukohwo Whiskey, Udurhie I, has urged the Federal Government to probe security agencies aiding and abetting oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
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The Lagos State Attorney General, through the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), has taken over a criminal case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Alaba Alakija and his daughter-in-law, Oyinkansola Alakija, over allegations of forgery.
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The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has constituted a 14-member state Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki.
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated the state's commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state. The governor pledged that through strategic investments in infrastructure..