Why breastfeeding is important – UNICEF

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, has said that it’s a sin for nursing mothers to deprive their children of exclusive breastfeeding which is the child’s first food as…

South Africa’s Zuma hospitalised ahead of graft trial

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma, jailed for contempt of court last month, was admitted to hospital on Friday, less than a week before he is due in court for…

Lagos, LASUTH resident doctors disagree on strike

THE President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital chapter, Dr Azeez Ojekunle, has urged the Lagos State Government to meet the demands of the striking…

Gov Emmanuel lauds Niger Delta recovery plan for ex-militants

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has lauded the Niger Delta Recovery Plan initiated by the Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col. Milland Dikio (retd), for economic empowerment of ex-agitators…

Support troops’ anti-banditry operations in North-West, Masari urges Nigerians

The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has called on Nigerians, particularly those residing in the North-West to support ongoing anti banditry operations in the region. The Governor made the…

Why Barcelona couldn’t retain Lionel Messi despite 50% wage cut -Analyst

Lionel Messi will end his 20-year career with Barcelona after the Argentine superstar and the Spanish giants were unable to overcome “economic and structural obstacles” to a new deal. The…

BBNaija S4 winner, Mercy Eke, endorses S6 housemate, Maria

Winner of Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem season, Mercy Eke, has endorsed Shine Ya Eye housemate, Maria, in the ongoing sixth season of the show. The season four winner took…

Corruption in Nigeria worse under civilian leaders than military rulers – IBB

Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has said that corruption in Nigeria is worse under civilian leaders than under military rulers.  IBB said this in an interview with Arise…

Late President Yar’Adua’s son remanded in Yola prison for allegedly killing 4 people

Aminu Yar’Adua, son of late former President Musa Yar’Adua has been remanded in prison for allegedly killing four people in an auto crash in Yola. 36-year-old Aminu is said to be a student…

Why men must suck pregnant partners’ breasts regularly -CNS

A Chief Nursing Sister, Roseline Oladimeji, has advised pregnant women to allow their husbands to suck their breasts to prepare them for breastfeeding after delivery. Oladimeji gave the advice at…