Prostate cancer killed 14 men everyday in Nigeria, the Coordinator, National Cancer Prevention Programme (NCPP), Lagos State branch, Dr. Abia Nzelu, has said. Nzelu, who said this in a chat with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Tuesday, noted that the figure was based on studies. She said that most men report […]
Month: September 2024
Diphtheria outbreak claims 122 lives in Nigeria, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF on Thursday disclosed that no fewer than 122 persons have lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria. UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, who disclosed this in a statement by the UNICEF’s Communications (Advocacy, Media & External Relations), Safiya Yoba Akau, expressed worry over the growing […]
GOV UMO ENO ADDRESSES PROTESTING A’IBOM WORKERS, APPROVES N1.8BN FOR GRATUITIES, LEAVE GRANTS
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the release of one billion naira for settlement of outstanding gratuities of retired primary school teachers in the state. The governor has also announced that he is making available 800 million naira for payment of outstanding leave grants to workers. Governor Umo Eno made this […]
PROFILE: Hon. Frank Archibong, Product of grace, Lover of humanity
According to the famous American author and motivational speaker; Zig Ziglar, “the foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” The above assertion has been a driving force for Hon. Frank Archibong. Born in the 70s to the family of Late Archibong Udoh of Ikot Ibiok Village, Eket […]