Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken a significant step in combating corruption by arraigning Tiemo Joy Alabogha, a staff member of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), on a six-count charge of forgery, intent to commit fraud, and making false statements. Alabogha was accused…
In a recent survey, the North-East region of Nigeria recorded the highest fertility rate, averaging 6.1 children per woman, closely followed by the North-West at 5.9. The 2023–24 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), released Wednesday in Abuja, highlights a decline in the national fertility rate from 6.3 children in 2008 to 4.8 now. The…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has officially launched the 2024 Ember Months Campaign, aimed at reducing road accidents and curbing reckless driving during the high-travel season at the end of the year. In a press statement signed by the FRSC’s Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian presidency has reassured the Governors of 19 Northern States that the new tax reform bills, specifically the derivation-based model for Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution, are not targeted at them. The Northern Governors’ Forum, comprising 19 states, had expressed opposition to the proposed derivation-based Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution model in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Dr. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has initiated a three-day medical outreach aimed at supporting 3,000 underprivileged residents in Bauchi State through his Chigari Foundation. The outreach began over the weekend and is set to provide a range of essential healthcare services. During the launch, Dr….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria is set to receive a massive influx of wheat, with 688,793 metric tonnes scheduled to arrive at various seaports across the country by the end of October 2024. This significant importation is expected to reduce food prices, making essential commodities more affordable for citizens. The wheat, loaded into seven vessels,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has joined forces with a local group in Bauchi State to address the pressing issue of out-of-school children. The partnership aims to provide essential instructional materials to 96 public schools in the state, particularly those serving the most vulnerable communities. Usman Yau, a representative of…
Sultan Rabiu The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has reassured the public that there will be no disruptions to the supply of petroleum products. In a statement issued on Thursday, the chief executive officer of the MEMA, Clement Isong stated, “In light of several inquiries from the press regarding a perceived tightening in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a registrar at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, has been released after 10 months of captivity. The medical doctor, along with her nephew, Folaranmi Abdul-Mugniy, was abducted on December 27, 2023. Her husband, a Squadron Leader, was released earlier in March. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors…
In a bid to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has flagged an unregistered brand of condoms, known as Foula, as a potential hazard after finding the product being sold illegally in Nigeria. The condoms, with labels in a non-English language, were discovered in the states of…
