The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, on Friday warned of a 30 per cent increase in prices as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global supply chains. The development has triggered widespread reactions in China, where the hashtag “condom prices rising” has attracted over 60 million views on social
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dismissed claims of factionalisation within its ranks, reaffirming unity ahead of its 66th Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting scheduled for Kano. The Secretary-General, Dr Benjamin Egbo, made the clarification on Friday in Abuja at a news conference, insisting the association remained intact and
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former board Chairman of defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of fund A source close to the commission told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that Ayeni, a businessman, was picked
The African Union and the European Commission have unveiled new health initiatives worth over 100 million euros to strengthen health security, digital systems and local manufacturing across Africa. Dr Tolbert Geewleh Nyenswah, Director for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response at the Africa CDC, disclosed this on Thursday during the agency’s
A globally ranked scientist, Prof. Charles Adetunji, has challenged Nigerian scholars to move beyond publishing papers and focus on research that attracts global grants, solves societal problems and drives sustainable development. Adetunji, a Professor of Microbiology at Edo State University Iyamho, and one of the world’s top two per cent
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday led a high-powered delegation of government officials and party leaders on a condolence visit to the Okao of Ologbo, Chief Emmanuel Iyase, following the passing of his wife, Mrs. Mandaline Iyase. The visit, which drew prominent figures from the state’s political leadership,
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the killing of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr Benjamin Msughaondo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Makurdi.
At least one ISWAP fighter has been captured alive while top commander identified as Abu Umar Bundi Munzir has been neutralised alongside 24 other insurgents in Borno. The development followed a foiled coordinated attack on Kukareta community in Borno by troops of Operation HADIN KAI. Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theartre Commander,
The Nigerian Army and other security forces have sustained nationwide counter-terrorism and internal security operations, eliminating scores of terrorists, rescuing captives, and disrupting logistics networks across several states. An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the operations covered April 21 to April 22 under
The Association of Resident Doctors, Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (ARD-KWASUTH), on Thursday commenced a 48-hour warning strike following the alleged assault of one of its members at the hospital’s maternity ward. The President of the association, Dr Abdulfatai Abdulazeez, disclosed this during a news conference alongside a protest at