Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged corps members to remain disciplined, law-abiding, and focused, warning them not to sacrifice their future for temporary pleasure. Governor Diri, who gave the charge during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Boro Town,…
A founding member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Fyneman Wilson, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the NDC as a “sole proprietorship” and a “one-man show” that is “heading nowhere.” Wilson formally joined the APC on Monday at a reception held at the Golden Tulip, Government House, Onopa, where he…
The Federal Government has launched a nationwide campaign to screen one million newborns by 2030 as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s high rate of child mortality through the early detection and treatment of congenital disorders. The initiative, themed **”Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start in Life: Advancing Early Detection,”** was launched in Lagos by…
Medical experts have warned that the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria is contributing to a rise in liver-related diseases, with indiscriminate use of drugs and herbal remedies putting millions of Nigerians at risk of irreversible liver damage. The warning was issued during a webinar titled **”The Hidden Costs of Self-Medication on Liver Health,”** organised…
The Chairman of the National Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) Establishment Committee, Dr. Richardson Ajayi, has defended the proposed National Health Facilities Regulatory Agency Bill, arguing that Nigeria’s healthcare system remains dangerously under-regulated because health facilities are not subject to a unified national safety framework. Ajayi’s defence comes in response to a petition by the…
No fewer than 736 children living with sickle cell disorder in Kano State have received up to nine months’ supply of essential medications as part of a comprehensive national Integrated Health Intervention Programme launched to improve the prevention and management of the disease. The initiative, organised by the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) to mark…
In today’s digital age, fame no longer begins with a record deal, blockbuster film or television appearance. More often, it starts with a smartphone and a moment of authenticity that resonates with millions. For Nigerian content creator Mirabel Ehi Akugbe, popularly known as Pepperbody, that defining moment came unexpectedly through a simple TikTok video. Born…
Leading musicians, filmmakers, investors, policymakers and creative entrepreneurs have called for stronger collaboration, increased investment and deeper cultural exchange across Africa to unlock the full potential of the continent’s creative economy. The call was made on Tuesday during the Africa Music Business Conference held in Casablanca, Morocco, as part of activities leading to the 2026…
“I Want a Family,’ Singer Speed Darlington Laments Being Unmarried Controversial Nigerian singer and rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has expressed regret over remaining unmarried and childless, saying he longs for a family as he grows older. In a recent video shared online, the entertainer reflected on his personal life,…
Kaduna-born writer, painter and cultural entrepreneur Suchet Baba has underscored the need for Northern Nigeria to tell its own stories through art, literature and creative expression, saying authentic narratives are essential to preserving the region’s cultural identity and challenging long-standing stereotypes. Baba, founder and festival director of Arts and Vibes, has dedicated her work to…
