Widespread debate over state of origin mandatory requirement for international passport applicants by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has continue to trigger anger, worry and even condemnation or knocks. Juliet Jacob who takes a critical look at the decision by the NIS to make state of origin paper a mandatory requirement for passport seekers reports…
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru will host the Duke of Duchess, His Royal Highness Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan when they visit Nigeria in May, 2024. The Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has expressed its honour and delight for the acceptance of their visit to Nigeria. During…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the fire incident caused by an articulated vehicle conveying petroleum products at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The president, in a statement Sunday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, commiserated with the government and…
The Yobe State Government has said meningitis has killed 85 persons between January and April following an outbreak of the disease in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana, stated this during a press briefing in Damaturu, the state capital at the weekend. He refuted social media reports claiming that over…
Nigerians can expect a mix of thunderstorms and sunny skies across the country over the next three days, according to the latest weather outlook from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). NiMet weather outlook released in Abuja forecast sunny skies on Sunday, with few patches of cloud over most parts of the northern region during the…
Gom Mirian/Juliet Jacob The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has responded to allegations that Nestle’s infant formulas contain sugar and honey, stating that the products in question are not registered and not sold in Nigeria. A statement made public on from NAFDAC’s website and sighted by Africa Health Report,…
President Bola Tinubu, has emphasized the importance of his administration’s choice to eliminate the petrol subsidy in order to avoid bankruptcy for the country. Addressing the audience at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia On Sunday, Tinubu explained the rationale behind the removal of petrol subsidies, emphasizing that it was essential for restructuring…
The Kwara State Police Command has intensified security measures to prevent escaped inmates from the Suleija custodial center in neighboring Niger State from entering Kwara or causing harm. The escape occurred on April 24, 2024, following a heavy rainstorm that damaged the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, allowing 118 inmates to flee. In a…
Barring last minutes changes a protest against the planned increase in subscription by the Digital Satellite Television (DStv) broadband, owners of Multichoice, GOtv looms. Africa Health Report gathered reliably that the protest will begin on Monday, April 29, at the premises of the national Assembly, Abuja. Our reporter learnt that there is growing anger across…
By Suleiman Abbah The announcement made by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, regarding the recruitment of 1,486 personnel by the Nigeria Navy to enhance internal security operations in the Niger Delta, is a clear indication that the Nigerian security system is undergoing a significant reengineering process. This move announed by Matawalle…
