Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, is set to flag off the construction of the Ohafia to Arochukwu Road (Highway) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. According to a press statement released by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief of Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State on Sunday, the ceremony, is scheduled for 12:00 noon…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the people of Ningi Emirate and the Bauchi State government over the passing of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya. The first-class monarch passed away on Sunday. In a statement, by signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…
Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi has been elected to the Executive Council of the Association For Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). Prof. Wushishi will represent West Africa on the 8-member council, as announced at the 40th AEAA Conference held from August 19-23, 2024, at the Century…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police has confirmed the killing of two officers by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, known as the Shi’ite group, in Abuja. The attack occurred on Sunday at Wuse Junction, according to SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT police command spokesperson. Adeh’s statement detailed that the “unprovoked attack” involved machetes, improvised…
The Nigerian Army (NA) has scheduled to hold the Chief of Army Staff Combined Second and Third Quarters Conference 2024 at the Council of Chiefs Hall Uyo, Akwa Ibom State from Monday 26 August to Friday 30 August 2024. Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu has said in a statement which he shared…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has asked President Bola Tinubu to crush kidnappers or quit the position. In a statement made available to the media on Saturday, HURIWA National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, deplored widespread insecurity marked by incessant kidnappings and killings across the nation. According to HURIWA, the alarming state of security,…
The Ekiti State government has appealed to stakeholders to utilize their influence and networks to raise awareness and educate communities on malaria-related issues. This call to action was made by Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, during a quarterly meeting focused on eliminating malaria in the state. The meeting aimed to reinforce…
A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology reveals a significant link between consuming red and processed meat and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research team, from the University of Cambridge, analysed data from nearly 1.97 million people across 20 countries, making it a comprehensive study. Type 2 diabetes…
Weeks after the Paris 2024 Olympics ended issues arising from the dismal outings of the Nigerian troupe have refused die down, as critics, stakeholders have continued to express vexations over the apparent disappointment at the lacklustre performances. Juliet Jacob revisits the key factors behind Nigeria’s poor outcomes, ranging from preparations to fundings and talent harvesting…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a public alert regarding rising water levels in the River Niger system as of August 23, 2024. In a statement released by Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, Director General of NIHSA, the agency highlighted that increased water levels are due to floodwaters from upstream activities in Niger and Mali….
