By Esenvosa Izah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos Council, has lauded Dangote Refinery over the recent slash in fuel price, describing it as a timely economic relief for Nigerians. NLC State Chairman, Funmi Sessi, who made the commendation in a statement on Wednesday, said that Dangote Refinery came at the right time. Sessi expressed […]
By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) on has launched a $56.4 million flash appeal to address urgent health needs in Syria, where years of conflict have crippled the healthcare system. In addition, the developments since late November, culminating with the overthrow of the Assad regime, added new dimensions to the crisis, including […]
By Fortune Abang The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has described 2024 as a successful year toward the provision of essential technical support and enhancing migration governance architecture in Nigeria. The IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms Paola Pace, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […]
By Victor Nwachukwu The Imo Government has urged its youths to avoid the tendency to abuse drugs and other substances while celebrating Christmas. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s Special Adviser on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna in Owerri on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls […]
The Sudanese government has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report that’s expected to show famine spreading across the country. It is a step likely to undercut efforts to address one of the world’s largest hunger crises. In a letter dated Dec. 23, the government’s agriculture minister said […]
The U.S. military has said that it killed two fighters from the terrorist group Islamic State in Syria and wounded another. “The terrorists were moving a truckload of weapons which were destroyed during the strike,” the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a press release on Monday. “This strike occurred in an area formerly […]
By Adebisi Fatima Sogbade Ibadan, Dec. 24, 2024 (NAN) Buyers and sellers of foodstuffs in Ibadan have called for lasting solutions to the challenge of food price increases, especially during festive periods. The buyers and sellers, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, called on the government, farmers […]
By Ige Adekunle Sango-Ota (Ogun), Dec. 24, 2024 (NAN) A Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, Dr Temitope Olatunji, has identified early presentation and adequate funds for appropriate treatment as key factors to the survival of patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Olatunji, of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, disclosed this while speaking […]
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Dec. 23, 2024 (NAN) The Nigeria National Park Service (NPS) says it has expanded its reach with the takeover of three forest reserves in 2024. Dr Ibrahim Goni, Conservator General (CG), in a statement on Monday said that the forest reserves had been converted to national parks . Goni named the […]
By Nana Musa A The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has urged Nigerian to avoid panic buying as there is enough fuel in the country. Mr Ukadike Chinedu, IPMAN Publicity Secretary said this on Sunday in Abuja. He commended the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for reducing the price of its Premium Motor Spirit […]