Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called on families to listen, and raise the boy child with purpose and tenderness, courage and care, as the world commemorates the 2025 International Day of The Boy Child, themed ‘Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen’. In a statement on Friday by her Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Mr Jonathan Eze, the minister stated that it is a mandate for every family, every school, every faith institution, and every policy table, to pay attention to the development of the boy child. The minister who had always advocated…
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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has expressed concern over unwholesome practices by patent medicine dealers and vendors in Akwa Ibom State, shutting down 489 outlets across 14 local government areas. The concern necessitated a four-day clampdown by the enforcement team of the Council which had members drawn from Abuja, Abia, Cross River and other states. Addressing Journalists at the end of the exercise at the PCN, Uyo Zonal Office at the weekend, head of the enforcement team, Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, explained that the exercise became necessary to instill sanity in medical practice, as well as drugs administration and control.…
The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. She explained that the initiative is a key part of the Ministry’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public. “The new digital platform is designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved user experience. “Members of the public, corporate entities, and other stakeholders are expected to…
The Senate on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Malaria Eradication (NAME). The proposed legislation sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North) is titled, “A Bill for an act to establish the National Agency for Malaria Eradication and for Related Matters, 2025.” The World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 report indicates that malaria death toll in Nigeria accounts for over 184,000 out of 600,000 global malaria deaths annually—the highest in the world. In his lead debate, Senator Nwoko said there is an urgent need to establish the agency, describing malaria as a…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has reiterated the call on President Bola Tinubu to immediately reinstate Siminilayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State to ensure good governance. IYC President, Dr. Theophilus Alaye, who spoke yesterday in Port Harcourt during the 57th Adaka Boro Day celebration themed “Ijaw Nation Strength: A Pathway for Unity and Solidarity,” argued that the people of Rivers State deserve lawful governance that would give the people the needed dividend of democracy and continuity of people-oriented development. Calling for the removal of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA), they argued that…
Following widespread technical glitches during the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, candidates, lecturers, and educationists in Rivers State are calling for the abolition of the unified examination system. Many students expressed frustration over the disruptions and the short notice given for the rescheduled exams. Ijeoma Osuji lamented, “After preparing hard, JAMB tells us there were technical glitches — it’s very disheartening.” Another candidate, Felicia, described the exams as a “scam,” accusing JAMB of commercializing the process. University lecturers also weighed in. Dr. Tubo Tamuno Boma of the University of Port Harcourt advocated that universities should conduct their…
Crude oil theft in Nigeria, Mohammed Abdullahi urges Akpabio, laud Akpabio’s leadership virtues, Akpabio hails Nigerian workers, Nigerians facing hard times, Akpabio allegations, Akpabio on population figures, 2027: There’ll be no political party in Akwa Ibom — Akpabio Senate President of the Federal Republic, Godswill Obot Akpabio has said that there will be a new political arrangement in Akwa Ibom State, where there will be no political party come 2027. Akpabio, who represents Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District at the Red chamber of the National Assembly, said this during his midterm empowerment briefing at Ikot Ekpene township stadium on…
A Civil Society Organization under the umbrella of the Coalition of Activists Against Corruption in Nigeria (CAACIN) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately prosecute its former Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, over multiple corruption allegations against him. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by its spokesperson, Comrade Ahmed Aliyu. The group also challenged the Department of State Services (DSS) to make public the report of its investigation into the over four-month detention and interrogation of the erstwhile EFCC boss, who has been in custody since 2023. According to the group,…
Bayelsa State Government said its target is to attain 100 per cent coverage in the National Immunisation Plus Days after it recorded 98 per cent coverage in the first round this year. The NIPDs programme was conducted from May 3– 6 across all eight local government areas in the state, and the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said the goal was to achieve 100 per cent in subsequent immunisation campaigns. A statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Doubara Atasi, on Wednesday, said Ewhrudjakpo made the disclosure at an enlarged meeting of the state taskforce on immunisation in…
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he is the most criticised celebrity in Nigeria due to his privileged background. Speaking on the Culture Knock Out podcast, the singer revealed that public perception shifted after it became known that he came from a wealthy family. “In the beginning, people didn’t know my father was rich. By the time they found out, I had already released three hit songs,” he said. The FIA crooner noted that had his background been public knowledge earlier, it could have affected his rise. He added, “Over time, people started hating me because…