21st Igbofest Houston to Celebrate Igbo Heritage and Culture at Discovery Green

LifestyleNewsNigeria21st Igbofest Houston to Celebrate Igbo Heritage and Culture at Discovery Green

PilotnewsNovember 7, 2024

The 21st Annual Igbofest Houston returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Discovery Green, welcoming the community to a celebration of Igbo culture, tradition, and heritage. This year’s festival will run from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm and promises a vibrant display of traditional Igbo music, dance, art, and culinary delights, set against the iconic Houston skyline. With nearly two decades of fostering cultural unity and understanding, Igbofest Houston remains a beloved community gathering that brings the spirit...

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Real Love or Craze for Green Card? Nigerian Men and Elderly American Brides

LifestyleNewsNigeriaReal Love or Craze for Green Card? Nigerian Men and Elderly American Brides

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 3, 20241

Young Nigerian men in their 20s or 30s are increasingly marrying elderly American women, with age gaps of 30 years or more—a trend that is raising eyebrows on social media. Viral wedding videos and affectionate posts showcase these couples celebrating their unions, many of which are formalised at the Ikoyi Registry in Lagos, a popular marriage registry in Nigeria. While some applaud these relationships as unconventional love stories that transcend age and cultural boundaries, others...

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UNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

EducationHealthNewsNigeriaUNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 1, 2024

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, has gained international recognition following a groundbreaking discovery in kidney disease research led by Prof. Ifeoma Ulasi, a prominent nephrologist at the institution. The research, conducted in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various national and international collaborators, including Ghanaian researchers, has identified a genetic link that could enable targeted treatment and early intervention for kidney disease patients. The study found that nearly one-third...

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 More Than 300 Children Contract HIV Daily In Africa- Dr Emmanuel

HealthNewsNigeria More Than 300 Children Contract HIV Daily In Africa- Dr Emmanuel

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

The Country Director of Mothers2Mothers in Nigeria, Dr Chinyere Emmanuel says more than 300 children contract HIV every day in Africa. The information was on figures from an African non-governmental organization that provides integrated primary health care to families, Mothers2Mothers. Dr Emmanuel, who disclosed this at the official launch of the organization in Nigeria, also said that 3,100 out of 4,000 new global HIV infections among girls and young women (ages 15-24) each week occur...

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Kogi: Health Ministry To Conduct Free Medical Tests Across All LGAs, Wards 

HealthNewsNigeriaKogi: Health Ministry To Conduct Free Medical Tests Across All LGAs, Wards 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 28, 2024

The Kogi State Ministry of Health is set to conduct free medical tests across the 21 Local Government Areas (LGA) and 239 Wards of the state. It will be recalled that the Healthcare Initiative launched by the Health Commissioners’ Forum and supported by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Federal Ministry of Health, is aimed at early diagnosis and counselling as well as management of ailments that lead to sudden death. According to a press...

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Polio Threatens 2.3 Million Children In Nigeria – UNICEF

HealthNewsNigeriaPolio Threatens 2.3 Million Children In Nigeria – UNICEF

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 25, 2024

Nearly 2.3 million children in Nigeria have not received routine immunization (zero dose), putting them at risk of polio outbreak. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, United Nations Children’s Fund, Chief of Bauchi Field Office disclosed this during an awareness road walk in Bauchi on Thursday to commemorate this year’s World Polio Day. “Out of 2.3 million children in Nigeria, about 22,000 children in Bauchi State have not received routine immunization thereby risking a polio outbreak. “It is...

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Religious Leaders Advocate New Policies For Pregnant Women, others

LifestyleNewsNigeriaReligious Leaders Advocate New Policies For Pregnant Women, others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 12, 2024

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Catholic bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, have advocated for new policies to boost the well-being of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children in the country and tackle malnutrition. They stated this in separate remarks on Friday in Abuja at stakeholders’ meetings organized by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development (SFPD) and The Kukah Centre (TKC), in partnership with the Accelerating...

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Big Brother Naija Season 9: Kellyrae Emerges Victorious

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaBig Brother Naija Season 9: Kellyrae Emerges Victorious

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 7, 2024

After 71 days of thrilling competition, the curtains have finally closed on the Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. In a grand finale that captivated viewers nationwide, Kellyrae emerged as the ultimate winner, securing a cash prize of N60 million and a brand new car worth N40 million. Kellyrae, who entered the house with his wife Kassia, defied the odds of previous seasons where couples often struggled to last long in the...

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Over 1,000 Residents Of Gobirawa In Kano Receive Free Medical Care

HealthNewsNigeriaOver 1,000 Residents Of Gobirawa In Kano Receive Free Medical Care

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 7, 2024

No fewer than 1,000 residents of Gobirawa Ward in the Fagge Local Government Area have benefited from a free medical outreach programme, following the rise in cases of malaria, typhoid and other related illnesses due to persistent rains in Kano. Over 20 volunteer medical doctors participated in the programme, offering free consultations and treatment. The initiative focused on ailments such as malaria, ulcers, diabetes, hypertension and other infectious diseases. As an indigene and public officeholder,...

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143,500 Vulnerable To Receive Free Healthcare In Jigawa

HealthNewsNigeria143,500 Vulnerable To Receive Free Healthcare In Jigawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 2, 2024

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has flagged off free basic healthcare aimed at providing services to vulnerable populations across the state. During the flag-off ceremony at the government house in Dutse, Governor Namadi said 143,500 vulnerable individuals are expected to benefit from the programme. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment of ensuring that all vulnerable individuals across the state have access to national healthcare standards. “The government will continue to provide free healthcare services, gradually...

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