Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway. Sources told the media that the insurgents struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, which is along Damaturu highway at about 5:50:pm on Monday. They reportedly blocked the highway before forcefully taking away some passengers. The incident left hundreds of travelers and commuters…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, on Tuesday in a statement by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry. He…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has refuted recent allegations by Amnesty International, emphasised AFN’s commitment to upholding international law and human rights principles in their operations. In response to the accusations, Major General Edward Buba in a statement sent to Africa Health Report on Monday stated, “The AFN elects not to join words with…
The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, on Monday criticised governors for rejecting the proposed N62,000 minimum wage, stating, “How can any governor say he cannot pay? They cannot also be calling for the decentralization of the minimum wage.” Comrade Ajaero emphasised the need for governors to prioritise fair wages within their states before seeking…
The Nigeria’s Primary HealthCare is epileptic. Unlike other climes where priority attention is paid to their health sector, in Nigeria it is a different kettle of fish, as neither the primary nor secondary health care is working optimally, a situation that has endangered majority of its citizens. Worsening the situation for the citizens is the…
No few than two soldiers sustained injury when terrorists attacked a military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. One of the bandits was reportedly killed in the gun duel with soldiers during the attack that happened on Tuesday. Sources said the terrorists were crossing to Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas…
The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, on Monday, submitted report to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation following the conclusion of its assignment. This was disclosed in statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations in office of the SGF, Segun Imohiosen. He said the that a formal presentation of…
President Bola Tinubu has replaced Solomon Arase as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, who announced this in a statement on Monday, said DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) is the new chairman of the commission. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman…
Following the directive by the House of Representatives to the Federal Ministry of Health to address the issue of hospitals and healthcare facilities demanding police reports before treating accident or gunshot victims, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced plans to take legal action against hospitals that refuse emergency treatment to patients. At the “Unlock Grants…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) has convicted an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka for alleged passport fraud. This was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the ICPC’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare. Adeyinka was arrested by the ICPC and brought before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie in a…
