The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to clarify that it has not announced the appointment of any senior officer as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), contrary to speculation by certain media outlets. For the record, no such appointment exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is currently on a …

Management of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State has dismissed as false and mischievous report alleging attempts by the institution to manipulate the selection process for the appointment of a new Rector. The Public Relations Officer, Chijioke IbezIako in a statement titled, “Rejoiner by Federal Polytechnic Oko on Alleged attempts to manipulate the selection process of a new Rector” said the …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the alarm over the speedy trend and the potential economic toll of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), saying if not fully tackled, the situation would reduce the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by four percent in 2030. WHO said the development is capable of causing Nigeria and low- income countries a reduction in GDP to …