EXPERTS have warned that contraceptive discontinuation for reasons other than the desire for pregnancy is associated with a high rate of unintended pregnancies leading to unsafe abortions, maternal morbidity and mortality. In a new study, researchers had looked at the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys (NDHS) women’s dataset and found that 35.8 percent women…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, swore in six new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The swearing-in took place shortly before the commencement of this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting. The appointees and their states of origin are: Mahmud Kambari (Borno…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the plans of the federal government to remove the contentious fuel subsidy would be an open invitation to social and economic crisis in Nigeria. The outgoing government under President Muhammadu Buhari had fixed June as the date for the removal of the fuel subsidy and announced the approval…
As part of efforts geared at reducing the impact of human activities on climate change, Nigerians have been tasked to reduce the high rate of food wastage in the country. The advice was given by experts in commemoration of the 2023 edition of the World Earth Day celebrated every April 22. They warned that food…
The Department of Theatre Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University formerly Anambra State University, on Tuesday inducted 100 and 200-level students into the department. The university made this known on its Facebook page. Sharing photos from the induction ceremony on Tuesday, the university wrote, “Congratulations to the 100-level and 200-level students of the Department of Theatre…
Following the news making the rounds that a new Alaafin of Oyo has emerged, a source within the palace, who is also one of the kingmakers, has dispelled, what he described as a widely spread rumour by one of the contestants to the throne, Prince Lukman Adelodu Gbadegesin, parading himself as the Alaafin-elect. The source,…
Ed Sheeran said he’d have to be an “idiot” to rip off Marvin Gaye’s song “Let’s Get it On” and then perform it for thousands of fans. The singer said this as he was grilled on the stand Tuesday in a suit accusing him of copyright infringement. The British singer-songwriter attempted to rebuff claims that…
Nollywood actress, Iniobong Edo Ekim, popularly known as Ini Edo, has denounced reports of an affair with Empress Njamah’s ex-lover, George Wade. Social media had been agog with an alleged affair between the duo after reports claimed that Ini Edo’s video and international passport were recovered from Wade after being arrested by Liberian Police. Reacting…
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, has described the Federal Government’s adoption of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) model of the Free Trade Zone concept as a wise step toward making the scheme more meaningful and beneficial to local investors and markets. The minister made the remark on Wednesday at the…
Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has admitted having an immense ‘crush’ on Grammy-winning singer, Wizkid. The alleged transgender woman confessed to an enduring crush on the Afrobeats singer. According to ‘her’, Wizkid is the only guy in Nigeria ‘she’ has huge crush on. She revealed this on Snap Chat accompanied by a picture of…
