The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abia State has strongly condemned a new state policy requiring churches to pay taxes on their signposts. In a statement dated October 22, signed by state CAN chairman Rev. Ojo Ojo Uduma and secretary Rev. Francis Okere, the association called for an immediate reversal of the decision. “The…
Since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023, Nigeria has witnessed escalating economic hardship, fuelled by soaring inflation and policy somersaults. Juliet Jacob of Africa Health Report analyses how Tinubu’s economic policies have had devastating effects on Nigerians. Nigerians Facing Challenges Nigeria has been facing many challenges, including insecurity, insurgency and separatist…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, a fraudulent fertility nurse, with 45 counts of impersonation, forgery, and obtaining money under false pretences. David-Agwa appeared before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Enugu. This information was contained in a press statement released…
The African Regional Coordinator for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Saied Tafida has urged Nigerian government to implement higher taxes on alcohol and tobacco to address the rising threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking on Tuesday at the the 2024 Gatefield Health Summit, Tafida said the two commodities are part of the leading causes…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Kwara State Government has embarked on an ambitious polio vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize at least one million children across the state’s 16 local government areas. According to Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, the three-day Local Immunization Days initiative began on October 21…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a shocking discovery, operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended three suspects for possessing human tongues. The arrest was confirmed by the command’s Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, via his X (formerly Twitter) account. According to Hundeyin, the initial two suspects were caught…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A staggering 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths were recorded in Edo State between December 2023 and March 2024, according to Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Okoeguale disclosed this information during the Edo State University’s College of Medical…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s Minimum Wage Committee. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The committee, led by Usman Bala, Special…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ekiti State government has reassured its dedication to nurturing athletes and promoting sports excellence, aiming to produce national and international champions. Olusola Osetoba, Technical Adviser to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on sports development, made this promise during a roundtable meeting with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) members in Ekiti…
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill for a second reading aimed at establishing a National Food Reserve Agency, a move designed to tackle food insecurity and enhance agricultural development. Sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha, (APC – Kwara Central), the bill seeks to provide storage and marketing services while addressing emergency food crises. In his…
