The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda under control, with “almost zero risk” of cross-border spread. This announcement follows the initial report of the outbreak in late September. Soeaking at an online briefing on Thursday, Africa CDC Director , Jean Kaseya stated, “The outbreak…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The 6th Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) – National Judicial Institute (NJI) Capacity Building Workshop has called on judges handling economic and financial crimes to exercise more caution when granting restraining orders. This call to action was made in Abuja on October 9, 2024, in a communique issued at…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A shocking revelation emerged in the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, as Abubakar Kweido, the first prosecuting witness, testified against former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman. Kweido, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleged that Mamman used funds from the Mambilla Hydro project’s…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A startling revelation emerged in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Edward Adamu, the fourth prosecution witness, testified that Emefiele lacked approval from former President Muhammadu Buhari and the CBN Board for the 2023 naira redesign. Adamu, led by…
As part of global response to the flood disaster in Borno state, northeast of Nigeria, the UNICEF on behalf partners has donated 600,000 doses of cholera vaccines. The action aims at containing the outbreak of the disease. Borno state has reported 451 suspected cholera cases following the flood that affected over one million people, and…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage in 2025, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an initial deposit of N8.4 million for intending pilgrims. This early requirement aims to streamline the registration process and ensure a smooth Hajj experience for all participants. The Director General of the State Pilgrims Board,…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi The Federal Government has pledged its unwavering support for the completion of the $1.9 billion Kano-Maradi railway project, ensuring that it does not face any funding shortages. The pledged was made during an oversight visit by the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Land Transport to the 400-kilometer project, a key…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has raised petrol prices to N1,030 per litre at its Abuja outlets, causing widespread frustration among motorists. The development has left motorists and commuters in shock. Africa Health Report AHR checks revealed that the increase follows the NNPC’s decision to end its exclusive purchasing agreement with Dangote…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised an alarm over the rising cases of hearing loss in Africa, projecting an increase from 40 million to 54 million people by 2030 if immediate measures are not taken. This warning was highlighted in the newly released Status Report on Ear and Hearing Care in the WHO African…
Umar Dalhat Muaz. Corp Members serving at the FCT struggle to make ends meet, as prices of goods and services become very expensive and unaffordable to them. This was contained in a report gathered from some of the corp members serving at the FCT on Tuesday, 8th October, 2024. The corp members cried out over…
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