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WOMEN JOURNALISTS: CHANGE MAKERS AND NARRATORS OF TRUTH – MOJI MAKANJUOLA
Chief Moji Makanjuola, veteran broadcast journalist and Executive Director of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), has issued a powerful call for support of women-led journalism projects. During her presentation titled “Changing the Narrative: Women Empowering Women in Media” in Abuja, she highlighted the persistent underrepresentation and stereotyping of women in media…
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TYPHOON KALMAEGI DEVASTATES PHILIPPINES WITH FLOODING, KILLS OVER 40
Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally called Tino, hammered the Philippines on November 4, 2025, causing severe flooding that submerged homes up to their roofs, swept away cars, and displaced nearly 60,000 people. The Office of Civil Defence reported at least 40 deaths mainly in the Central Visayas region, with victims drowned, struck by falling trees, or electrocuted.…
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TURKEY IMPOSES QUARANTINE TO FIGHT FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK
Turkish authorities have enforced quarantine measures across 22 villages in Bolu province following a foot and mouth disease outbreak. The regional livestock market operations have been suspended to contain the highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, sheep, and goats. The disease, causing fever, blisters, and painful sores that hinder the animals’ ability…
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NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA COOPERATION MARKS AFRICA’S STRONG VOICE AT G20
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised the growing cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa as a crucial platform ensuring Africa’s priorities are heard in global decision-making arenas. Varsha Redkar-Palepu, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, spoke at the G20-Africa outreach meeting on industrialisation and agriculture held in Abuja, ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg…
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GERMAN CONSUL GENERAL DANIEL KRULL VOWS TO BOOST TIES WITH NIGERIA
Daniel Krull, the new German Consul General in Lagos, has pledged to deepen economic, cultural, and academic cooperation between Germany and Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Krull, who assumed office in August and previously served as Germany’s ambassador to Ghana, described Lagos as Nigeria’s economic hub and said he was ready for…
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LASSA FEVER REMAINS A SIGNIFICANT HEALTH THREAT IN ECOWAS, WITH RECURRENT OUTBREAKS STRAINING REGIONAL SYSTEMS
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Lassa fever continues to pose a serious public health challenge in West Africa, with recent reports showing hundreds of confirmed cases and numerous deaths. The NCDC’s situation reports from 2025 reveal that as of weeks 23 and 37, Nigeria alone has recorded over 7,600 suspected cases,…
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NEW DEPOWA PRESIDENT MERNAN OLUYEDE COMMITS TO FAMILY WELFARE AND EMPOWERMENT
Mrs. Mernan Oluyede has taken over as President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), pledging to prioritize family welfare, support for widows and orphans, and empowerment initiatives across military and police communities nationwide. She described her new role as a sacred responsibility rooted in service, compassion, and national duty. Oluyede outlined key…
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NMA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR ENUGU HEALTH WORKERS AMID NARD STRIKE, PRAISES GOV. MBAH’S INITIATIVES
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Enugu State has said it will not disrupt health services in areas where healthcare workers are fairly compensated, praising Governor Peter Mbah for motivating state health workers with improved remuneration. This was disclosed by Dr. Sunday Okafor, NMA Enugu Chairman, during the 2025 Physicians’ Week and the maiden South-East…
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MINISTER OF INTERIOR CALLS FOR INNOVATION AND DISCIPLINED LEADERSHIP IN PARAMILITARY AGENCIES
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged senior officers from Nigeria’s four paramilitary agencies to champion a culture of innovation, discipline, and knowledge-driven leadership. Speaking at a Performance Management System workshop in Abuja, the minister emphasized that promotions should no longer be based solely on rank or seniority but on efficiency, new ideas, and…
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“THE GUILT” PREMIERES IN ABUJA, CHAMPIONING FAITH, FORGIVENESS, AND OPEN COMMUNICATION IN MARRIAGE
“The Guilt,” a powerful faith-based movie that promotes fidelity, forgiveness, and effective communication in marriage, held its premiere in Abuja over the weekend. The film, produced by Pauline Idemudia and directed by award-winning Nollywood filmmaker Emmanuel Eyaba, was attended by filmmakers, actors, clergy members, and film enthusiasts. The movie tackles challenging marital issues like infidelity,…
