GLOBAL COMMUNITY REPORTERS

Prof. Francis Otunta, the Vice Chancellor (VC), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, in Abia, has confirmed the discovery of a new drug for the treatment and cure of HIV/AIDS. 

Largest mobile network in Nigeria, MTN has banned midnight calls. This statement was issued and confirmed during a conversation with a customer care agent who said it was an order from the management.

The recent death of college student Zhou Yang, following a long battle with cancer, was a tragedy. But the 21-year-old from Yibin, Sichuan Province achieved so much in her short life, and continues to help others even after her passing.

Residents of Iba Community have been implored to put to good use the newly rehabilitated Primary Health Care [PHC] centre in the area and also ensure its full utilization.

By Afeez Hanafi Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has directed the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, to stop the collection of waste bills, adding that all payments should be remitted to the coffers of Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators.

Kenya's announcement that Dadaab, the world's largest refugee camp, would close at the end of this month has encouraged thousands of people to leave already, but without further preparation, it seems unlikely the government will be able to meet its own deadline, which has been condemned by human rights groups.

A 28-year-old nursing mother, Tina Promise, who allegedly cut her lover’s girlfriend in the breast with a razor blade was, yesterday, arraigned before an Igbosere magistrate’s court, Lagos. 

NOT REAL PHOTO The Lagos State Government has commissioned a Multi-Purpose Hall Complex, at Ilashe, a riverine town in Oriade Local Council Development Area of the State.

Just as the nation generally, and Borno State in particular was about coming to terms with the suicide bomb attack at the University of Maiduguri, tragedy struck again in Borno State,yesterday.

The Nigerian Army says it has arrested two Military Police who allegedly maltreated a physically challenged person on New Market Road, Onitsha, on Feb. 7.  Col. Sagir Musa, the Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the suspects wore army camouflage uniform.