Month: January 2024
Train more professionals to bridge brain drain, FG tells varsities
The Federal Government has charged higher institutions of learning in the country to collaborate with their foreign counterparts to train professionals who will replace those who are exiting the countries. This is just as…
Nigerian singer shot dead in America
American-based Nigerian singer Osazuwa Agbonayinma popularly known as Zuwa, has been shot dead in the United States of America. Details about the circumstances surrounding his death are still sketchy. But his father and…
6 ways to prevent tooth decay
Although there are no current statistics to assess oral health in Nigeria, available data from the National Oral Health Policy indicated that dental caries (tooth decay) affects about six–23 per cent of Nigerians with about…
FG inaugurates research committee for health sector
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare inaugurated the National Health Research Committee on Thursday to boost translational research on health-related issues. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,…
Edo sculptor highlights PLWDs’ plight through arts
A physically challenged sculptor, Godwin Eboh, has said his ongoing exhibition in Benin, Edo State, is to draw attention to the plight of people living with disability in the society. The exhibition, titled: ‘Work from the…
Anambra senator empowers constituents with cash, others
The Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Dr Tony Nwoye, of the Labour Party, has empowered no fewer than 14,000 persons in his constituency with palliatives worth millions of naira. The grinding machines…
Zenith Bank denies MD’s arrest
Zenith Bank Plc has denied claims that its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, was arrested and held by the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in relation to…
Gambia squad makes air return to Banjul
The Gambian national football team made a quick U-turn to Banjul a few moments after their flight took off for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Sports Brief reports that the team’s departure had to be delayed after reportedly…
Mexican actor Adan Canto dies at 42
Popular Mexican actor, Adan Canto, is dead. Canto, in 2014 appeared in the popular movie, ‘X-Men.’ The late actor who is survived by his wife, Stephanie Canto, and their two children – Roman Alder and Eve Josephine, died of…
6 ways large families can survive harsh economy, inflation
Mrs Evelyn Ukong has nine mouths to feed apart from hers. After losing her son, his wife remarried and left five of their kids with Evelyn to cater to. “She (son’s ex-wife) occasionally sends money to me though, but I…
