Kwara State has emerged as the state with the lowest child mortality rate in Nigeria, according to health indicators released by the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. This significant milestone was announced by the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Professor Nusirat Elelu, during the First Quarterly Meeting of the Kwara State Task Force on
Nigerian medical experts have issued a stern warning to individuals living with high blood pressure, urging them to avoid purchasing and using supplements marketed online as remedies for hypertension. The doctors expressed grave concern over the proliferation of such products, describing them as potentially lethal, with many containing harmful substances that have not been approved
Telecoms giant Airtel Africa has posted a strong financial recovery, recording a pre-tax profit of $661 million for the full financial year ending March 31, 2025. This marks a dramatic turnaround from the previous year’s pre-tax loss of $63 million, and represents a staggering year-on-year growth of 1,147.8 percent in reported currency—a signal of renewed
History is set to be made this Friday, May 9, as Nigeria’s first batch of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj will be officially airlifted from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. This marks the first time the South-East state will host a major Hajj inaugural ceremony, and the occasion is expected
As global trade dynamics continue to shift under the weight of rising tariffs and policy realignments, the Muslim Lecturers Association (MLA) has put forward a set of forward thinking policy recommendations aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic resilience. The proposals were unveiled during a virtual symposium convened on Workers’ Day 2025, themed “United States Trade Wars
In a quiet but noticeable development from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, respected Islamic scholar and long serving Imam of Masjid An Nabawi, Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed, has not been included among the officially listed Imams for the Hajj 1446 season. This revelation came to light following the official rollout of the Hajj operations
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has launched a spiritually enriching online Da’wah and Du’a session, inviting Muslims around the world to gather virtually in the remembrance of Allah. Held every Thursday from 12 noon to 1:10pm (Nigeria Time), this initiative blends the power of technology with timeless Islamic devotion. Each session is a sacred moment filled
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has issued a fresh warning to motorists over the growing trend of indiscriminate parking across the state, describing it as a major contributor to traffic congestion, urban disorder, and road safety hazards. In a statement released by the agency on Wednesday, LASPA expressed deep concern over the continued disregard
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), through its Migration Directorate, has commenced a nationwide sensitization campaign targeting members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), aimed at curbing the increasing threat of irregular migration and migrant smuggling among Nigerian youths. The campaign, which is already being rolled out across various NYSC orientation camps nationwide, is designed
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has officially commissioned the Emeka Anyaoku Institute of International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s academic and diplomatic landscape. The Institute, named after the revered Nigerian diplomat and former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, is envisioned as a hub for nurturing future
