AFRICA/SIERRA LEONE - Food, drinking water, medical care, and psychosocial support for a group of 220 juvenile prisoners

Friday, 3 October 2025 SDB Freetown (Agenzia Fides) – Supporting the most vulnerable juvenile prisoners on their path to social rehabilitation and reducing the risk of recidivism after serving their sentences – this is the goal of the...

Edo NSCDC Commandant Agun Gbenga Slumps, Dies in Benin

October 03, (THEWILL) — The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, has died after collapsing at a public event in Benin City. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred on Thursday shortly after he...

Edo NSCDC commandant slumps, dies during award ceremony in Benin

Gbenga Agun, Edo commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), died on Thursday during an event that would have honoured him in Benin City, the state’s capital. Ogbebor Efosa, Edo NSCDC spokesperson, confirmed Agun’s passing...

The cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools

India’s digital transformation has revolutionised communication, education, commerce, and governance. From smartphones to smart homes, convenience has become the cornerstone of contemporary urban living. Yet, beneath this technological leap lies a...

Edo NSCDC Commandant Gbenga Agun Slumps, Dies After Event In Benin

The commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State, Gbenga Agun, has passed away. Agun reportedly attended a function in Benin City on Thursday but collapsed just a few minutes after leaving the venue. A source...

Edo govt warns MOWAA against encroachment on state-owned hospital’s land

The Edo State Government has warned the management of the Museum of West African Arts, MOWAA, against encroaching on land belonging to the state-owned Edo Specialist Hospital, ESH. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Governor of the state, Dennis...

Edo NSCDC commandant slumps and d!es at event in Benin

The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, slumped and d!ed at an event in Benin City. It was gathered that Gbenga collapsed shortly after delivering a goodwill message at an event organised by...

Benin River Basin, community partner on clean river

The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority and Ologbo Community, in IkpobaOkha Local Government Area of Edo State have agreed to collaborate to stop the harmful human practices that degrade the quality of water on the Ossiomo River, in...

Edo NSCDC Commandant Gbenga Slumps During Event In Benin

Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ), Agun Gbenga, slumped and died at an event in Benin Gbenga slumped shortly after delivering his goodwill message at an event put up by the International Association of...

Europe base Edo guy murderer over ₦15m necklace in Benin City

Europe base Edo guy murderer over ₦15m necklace in Benin City By, Koko Edosoma Last Friday in Benin City, Edo State, a man named Derrick Choice, also known as Denco, who had recently returned from abroad, celebrated his birthday with many friends...

ECOWAS Delegates Convene In Monrovia For Regional Health Dialogue

Monrovia – The West African Health Organization (WAHO), in partnership with the Government of Liberia(GoL) through the Ministry of Health, has launched a three-day regional workshop in Monrovia aimed at strengthening health cooperation and...

Nutrition is a right for every child – AU Health Director at launch of First Foods Africa Initiative

The Director of Health and Humanitarian Affairs at the African Union (AU) Commission, Prof Julio Rakotonirina, has stressed that “nutrition is a right for every child, regardless of their geographical or economic background.” He said this at the...

Senior Citizens Task Government On Improved Infrastructure, Access To Healthcare

News Investigators/ As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence from colonial rule on Wednesday, some senior citizens are urging the government to urgently improve the nation’s health infrastructure. According to them, governments at all levels...

UNICEF, AU Launch Initiative To Combat Child Malnutrition

Some dignitaries with the document The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Government of Benin, has launched the First Foods Africa Initiative, a continental effort aimed at...

Death toll from Lassa fever hits 168 at week 38 -NCDC reveals

The number of persons who have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 168, from 166, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, has disclosed. The epidemiological report released by the NCDC on Friday, explained that from...

Lassa Fever Outbreak: Death Toll Hits 168, Cases Surge to 906 in 21 States

Nigeria’s Lassa fever death toll has tragically risen to 168, with a further two fatalities reported, according to the latest data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The latest epidemiological report released by the...

Premier Energies to install solar systems across Benin, West Africa

Premier Energies has won contracts to supply and install solar power systems in the Republic of Benin, West Africa. The contracts, valued at $19.95m, form part of a national programme by the government of Benin to broaden access to reliable clean...

Premier Energies Secures $ 19.95 Mn Solar Electrification Orders in Benin

Hyderabad-based Premier Energies recently won USD 19.95 Mn contracts to supply and install solar power systems in the Republic of Benin, West Africa. The scope of the contracts covers the installation of 750 rooftop solar systems at key...

NSCDC Commandant Slums, Dies At Event

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, has died after slumping at an event in Benin City, the state capital. Gbenga was said to have collapsed after delivering his goodwill message at an event...

Premier Energies secures solar electrification orders worth $20 million in Benin

These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy | Photo Credit: Premier Energies Ltd said on Monday that it won contracts worth $19.95 million for supply and...