By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has restated its commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare and strengthening the education sector under the Oborevwori administration’s M.O.R.E. Agenda. Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Prince Johnson Erijo, made the pledge while receiving the Association of Education Officers in the state civil service. Erijo urged education stakeholders to […]
By BUNMI BUSOLA THE Funmi Babington-Ashaye Foundation has held a walkathon in Lagos to raise awareness about mental wellness, resilience and the early signs of depression and anxiety. The event brought volunteers together to promote healthier emotional habits and encourage communities to prioritise mental wellbeing. Delivering a virtual lecture during the walk, psychologist and wellness […]
By TOSI ORE GLOBAL wellness and lifestyle company QNET has urged parents to limit children’s exposure to smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices, warning that young users may be more vulnerable to radiation emitted by modern gadgets. Speaking at a product workshop in Abuja, QNET’s Regional Strategy and Marketing Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Berni Gaksch, […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU TRAGEDY and frustration have gripped the Anambra State House of Assembly as workers begin an indefinite strike over poor pay and lack of allowances. The strike follows the death of Tochukwu Ezekobe of the Publications Department, who reportedly succumbed to pressure over an unpaid loan. She is one of three assembly staff […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA REGISTRAR-GENERAL of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr. Hussaini Magaji, says the commission’s monthly workout is improving staff health, morale and productivity. Speaking during the early-morning exercise in Abuja, Magaji said the fitness programme helps workers stay energised and better positioned to deliver efficient services. He noted that regular participation has led […]
By MELVIN KOFFA & TINA TOLUTOPE From leaking roofs and collapsing walls to judicial dependency and eroding integrity, Nigeria’s justice system faces a crisis that threatens the very idea of fairness and democracy. ONCE revered as sanctuaries of fairness, Nigeria’s courts are now haunting symbols of decay. In many judicial complexes across the country, cracked […]
By SANI BATURE THE Niger State government has approved free medical care for survivors of the Essa tanker explosion. Governor Umaru Bago’s aide, Dr. Murtala Bagana, said about 50 victims are receiving treatment for burns and inhalation injuries at hospitals in Bida, Agaie, and Abuja. The government also supplied ₦10 million worth of drugs and […]