Kenyans living in areas at risk of flooding or landslides will be asked to evacuate on Wednesday, the country's president has said. William Ruto was speaking in Mai Mahiu, north of Nairobi, where an overflowing reservoir has wiped out a swathe of houses and swept dozens of people to their death. This is "not a time for guesswork" he said, noting the forecast for more heavy rain. "The likelihood of […]
Stakeholders in the Health sector have called for collaborative efforts to address health risks associated with high consumption of salt. They made the call at a media round table to canvass for the need to reduce salt content in commercially produced foods in Nigeria. The Project Adviser Network for Health Equity and Development, Dr. Jerome Mafemi while explaining the negative impact of high consumption of salt on the health of […]
The National Publicity Secretary of the Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, Mr. Fatai Jimoh says for the present administration to achieve the renewed hope agenda in the mining sector value must be added to mineral resources before exportation. Mr. Jimoh stated this while briefing newsmen in Abuja. He also urged the Federal Government to grant amnesty to illegal miners operating in the North East. "The amnesty should be tailored along […]
As the world marks World Humanitarian Day, the Nigeria Red Cross Society, NRCS, has called on Nigerians and the government to support its activities, especially its efforts to meet the needs of people in humanitarian crisis. The National President of the Society, Mr. Adeaga Adetayo made the call in a statement signed by the Head Communication Cordinator and Advocacy unit of the organisation, Mr. Chima Nwankwo to commemorate this year's […]
Plan International wants stakeholders to accelerate the implementation of policies that will enhance the effective inclusion of the needs of adolescents in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs for enhanced national development. The Advocacy and Youth Programme Officer of the organization, Jonathan Abakpa made the call in Abuja at a forum aimed at reviewing reports and recommendations for improving the well-being of adolescents in Nigeria. According to Abakpa, the […]
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the February 25 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that the declaration of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria's president is unlawful, null and void and unconstitutional hence he must be removed from the office to sanitize the polity. Atiku maintained that Tinubu having personally admitted and as also confirmed by his witness that he forfeited $460,000 to the […]
The Senate has advocated protection for local metre manufacturers following the approved $155m World Bank loan for the National Mass Metering Programme, NMMP of the federal government. This is one of the prayers of a motion by Senator Victor Umeh representing Anambra Central during plenary in Abuja. Presenting the motion, Senator Umeh, noted that it is the duty of industry procurement regulators in every developing economy […]
Federal Government has called for effective collaboration amongst relevant stakeholders to curb human trafficking and other vices in the Country. The Director General National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Professor Fatima Waziri - Azi made the call at a news conference in Abuja. According to her, over fifty million people still live in modern Slavery globally with 1.6 million living in Nigeria hence the need for synergy […]
The Federal Government is to put in place necessary modalities towards boosting productivity in Economic Free Zones in the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr John Uwajimogu stated this in Abuja at a Roundtable with Stakeholders on the Economic Free Zones. Mr Uwajimogu who described Economic Free Zones as key to national development said the forum was organized for stakeholders to brainstorm […]
Welcome to our extraordinary breakfast show, where the sun has just begun to peek over the horizon, and the world is ripe with endless possibilities. From the early hours of 5AM to 10AM on weekdays, we invite you to indulge in a symphony of captivating content that will set the perfect tone for your day.
close
