EASY WAYS TO STOP MALARIA BEFORE IT STARTS   Malaria is one of the most pressing health issues in Africa today, affecting millions of people, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite advancements in medical science, malaria continues to cause widespread illness and death each year. Fortunately, malaria is a preventable disease, and there are simple, effective actions that can be taken …

EFCC Hands Over Forfeited Nok University Assets To FG   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has officially handed over the property and assets of Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, to the federal government. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode, presented the institution’s documents to the minister of Education during a formal event at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The ceremony …

Èkìtì State Government To Recruit More Doctors, Health Workers …As Oyebanji begins statewide inspection of road, hospital projects Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed plans by his administration to recruit more medical doctors and health workers for all general hospitals and basic health centres across the state, with an improved welfare package as a way of curbing the …

Darkness In Nigeria As National Power Grid Collapses By Shalom Oludele   Nigerians may have to suffer another period of darkness as the nation’s power grid has suffered a system collapse, leaving many parts of the country without electricity. The outage occurred just after 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, disrupting power supply across various regions in the country. Efforts made by journalists …

Invest in job creation for youths, US-based Pastor Ibitoye charges FGN A call has been made for the Nigerian government to prioritise job creation for the nation’s youth, recognising them as the backbone of the country’s future. In an interview with Ebony Herald International, Pastor Francis Ibitoye of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Mirror of God, Rhode Island, USA, urged the …

On this day, the 11th of February, 1990, exactly 35 years ago, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela walked out of Victor Verster Prison, a free man after 27 long and grueling years. His release marked the dawn of a new era for South Africa, a nation battered by the storm of apartheid but now clinging to the hope of a brighter, unified …

As February 2025 unfolds, the first showers of rainfall could arrive at any moment, signalling the start of the farming season across Nigeria. This seasonal transition is no surprise, as it has traditionally marked the beginning of agricultural activities. To maximise productivity, both seasoned farmers and aspiring agriculturists must prioritise the adoption of modern farming practices. Strategic planning is crucial, …

Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday, inaugurated the Road 24 High Profile Road, Okaka in Yenagoa, the state capital, as Governor Douye Diri began his fifth anniversary celebrations. The Bayelsa governor also flagged off medical outreaches as part of the anniversary activities. Senator Otu, who is vice chairman of the South-South Governors Forum, said considering the …

  The Ekiti State Waste Management Agency has set up a special task force to apprehend and prosecute residents who habitually dispose of waste in unauthorised places. The Director General of the Waste Management Agency, Sukanmi Onipede, confirmed this to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explaining that despite the provision of waste bins, some residents continue to dump waste on road …

The Kebbi State Government has relieved all 21 Local Government Education Secretaries (ES) in the state of their appointments. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. According to the SSG, the decision takes immediate effect. He stated that all 21 Education Secretaries had been …