A Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Dr. Oluwasola Oke, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the inclusion of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), citing the rising cost of treatment and growing prevalence of the condition among Nigerian children. Speaking
The President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Francis Bunu, has announced that the payment process for retired seafarers is currently 85% complete. This follows persistent efforts to ensure that the pensions of retired seafarers, particularly those who served in the defunct Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL), are disbursed without further delay. Bunu
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern directive to banks, payment service providers, and fintech operators across the country, mandating them to reinforce their sanctions compliance frameworks or risk facing stiff regulatory actions. The directive, contained in a circular dated April 17, 2025, was signed by Amonia Opusunju on behalf of the
In a show of solidarity and leadership, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, joined officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the breaking of fast at the Defence Headquarters Chapel, using the occasion to deliver a stirring message of hope and resolve for the year ahead. Addressing the
Six Nigerian tourists, including David James Udoh, Lily Dada, Oghenero Adaware, Sherifat Abimbola Ogundairo, Jesutomi Aina, and a representative of Ìrìn Travels, have regained their freedom after days of distressing detention by Cape Verdean immigration authorities at Sal International Airport. The group, all aged between 25 and 31, had travelled from Senegal to Cape Verde
