Year: 2024
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…
We’re seeing more patients with infertility, says FMC MD
The Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Dr Adedamola Dada has revealed that the hospital is recording an increase in patients with infertility. Stating that the number of people with infertility was…
Benue APC cancels suspension of Alia’s loyalists
The All Progressives Congress in Benue State has overturned the indefinite suspension slammed on some appointees and loyalties of the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia. The state chairman of the party, Austin Agada,…
Doyin Okupe dumps Labour Party
The former Director General of Peter Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, has dumped the Labour Party. In his resignation letter, shared with journalists on Monday, Okupe cited ideological differences…
