President Bola Tinubu is embarking on a two-week annual leave to the United Kingdom today, October 2, 2024. The break, according to a statement is part of his yearly leave, and he plans to use the time as a working vacation and retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. In the statement, Special Adviser…
The latest Health Preparedness Index (HPI) reveals a stark divide in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, with northern states struggling significantly despite foreign interventions. According to a report from SBM Intelligence, sighted by Africa Health Report on Tuesday, Zamfara, Gombe, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Yobe ranked at the bottom with scores between 11.83 and 13.04 points. The report…
It was another night of heavy Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, with explosions lighting up the sky. The target was, again, Dahieh, Hezbollah’s base in the city’s southern suburbs. The Israeli military had issued several evacuation orders, saying it would hit buildings linked to the group. Some of the warnings came in the middle of the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intensified its campaign against counterfeit cosmetics in Abuja, seizing illegal products worth ₦37 million. Acting on intelligence reports, NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across several supermarkets and open markets, including Wuse and Garki markets. A statement from the agency on Tuesday…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has prolonged the state’s subsidized transport program for an additional six months to help lower transportation expenses for residents. He also revealed modifications to the agricultural credit loan guarantor system, enabling community associations, farmers’ groups, and artisanal associations, alongside civil servants, to act as guarantors for farmers. This was…
Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day today, but the celebrations are overshadowed by protests against high living and energy costs. Thousands of citizens gathered in Lagos, the nation’s economic capital, to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs. #FearlessInOctober protests is a continuation of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations that occurred from August 1 to…
The Nigerian police have opened teargas to disperse protesters participating in the #Fearless In October demonstration against bad governance on Tuesday in Abuja. The protesters who converged on the Utako market area of Abuja were reportedly dispersed with teargas by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The protesters were said to have gathered in the…
A comprehensive global analysis has revealed a startling rise in childhood myopia, or short-sightedness, with one in three children now affected. Researchers blame increased screen time and decreased outdoor activities, exacerbated by Covid-19 lockdowns. The study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, analyzed data from over five million children across 50 countries. Findings show…
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday indicated his administration’s plan to priotize youths’ future through a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. “The 30-day Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. “The modalities of…
