Jumoke Olasunkanmi Despite concerns over the increasing exodus of skilled workers from Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has assured that his government will train more personnel to fill the void left by those leaving the country. President Tinubu said this on Monday during the inauguration of Governor Hope Uzodinma in Owerri, Imo state. The migration of…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called for an emergency security meeting in response to the escalating security crisis in the nation’s capital. Bandits have been targeting residents in their homes, leading to fatalities and heightened tension. Speaking at the ongoing meeting in Abuja, Wike assured residents…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024. This appeal aims to reach over 87 million people in the context of complex emergencies, including conflicts, climate change, and economic instability, which…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has approved its largest annual budget to date, totaling $8.6 billion for 2024, a significant increase over the previous year. This budget represents a 4% increase over last year and a $2 billion increase over the 2021 budget. The decision comes as global contributions to health…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ibrahim Pantami, is facing accusations of funding terrorism after his donation of N50 million towards the release of six abducted sisters and their father sparked outrage among Nigerians. Many netizens took to social media to condemn Pantami’s actions, calling it “terrorism funding” and…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has revealed that it received a staggering total of 752 complaints of human rights abuse in Plateau between January and November 2023. Veronica Abe, the NHRC Coordinator in the state, disclosed this alarming statistic on Monday in Jos. Abe stated that the reported cases covered a…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour The United Nations (UN) has appealed for $4.2 billion to provide much-needed humanitarian aid to 8.5 million people within Ukraine and 2.3 million refugees in Eastern Europe in 2024. The ongoing war in Ukraine, led by Russia, has prompted the UN to prioritize assisting those most in need. The organization stressed the…
Gom Mirian The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has announced that Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) can register for the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination at no cost. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, revealed this while launching the registration process, stating that free application documents will be issued to all categories of PLWD. “To…
The debate surrounding Nigeria’s restrictive abortion law has been ongoing for years, with a focus on its impact on women’s health and rights. While the law is intended to reduce the number of abortions in the country, its impact on maternal mortality and women’s rights is a subject of scrutiny. Jumoke Olasunkanmi – writes. The…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Cross River commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk has confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the state saying three cases were reported in two local government areas. Ayuk disclosed this in Calabar on Sunday, revealing that one case was identified in Obubura while two cases were found in Biase. He said the…
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