The Anambra State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has demanded the immediate release of Dr. Edwin Emegakor, who was reportedly abducted from his hospital on May 7. The demand followed an Emergency General Meeting of the association held on Saturday, where members expressed concern over the rising insecurityContinue Reading
Spain has started evacuating passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Health Minister Mónica García said the operation was “proceeding normally” and that all passengers on board the MS Hondius were still asymptomatic. They will be divided into groups by nationality and ferried toContinue Reading
The lawmaker representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives, Daniel Amos, has promised to deliver more developmental projects across Southern Kaduna if re-elected in 2027, expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains firmly positioned ahead of the next general elections. Amos stated thisContinue Reading
A council in Japan has voted to remove its mayor who has been unconscious for several months. Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February and suffered a brain hemorrhage. The town assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence motionContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called for stronger coordination, enhanced grassroots engagement, and strategic communication among political stakeholders across the North-West region. The Governor made the call today while hosting a high-level, power-packed meeting with senior political leaders serving in the Federal Government, members of the NationalContinue Reading
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to inclusive development, assuring that no segment of society, particularly persons living with disabilities, will be left behind in its programmes and activities. Dr. Yiltsen gave the assurance whileContinue Reading
The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and equitable development across all parts of the state, while expressing strong support for the re-election bid of the Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung. This assurance was given on Saturday by the Deputy Governor ofContinue Reading
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed Mrs. Esther Chinyere Onyekesi, mother of the late businessman Martin Onyekesi, as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development. Martin Onyekesi was reportedly abducted and killed by kidnappers last year. His death sparked widespread reactions and protests across the State, including demonstrationsContinue Reading
Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato. Speaking in front of hundreds of military personnel and flanked by a few world leaders, the Russian president said he was fighting a “just” war and called UkraineContinue Reading
The Presiding Bishop of Conquerors Global Assembly, Bishop David Abioye, has called on political leaders to take responsibility for the welfare of citizens. Speaking during the Church’s 1st Anniversary held in Abuja on Friday with the theme centred on grace, Abioye said true leadership was sacrifice and selflessness. He saidContinue Reading