Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for responding to public calls and releasing 76 detained minors, who had been arrested following the August 2024 protest. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa governor Yusuf expressed his deep appreciation for the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Former President Muhammadu Buhari has donated ten million Naira to the victims of the tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 187 lives and left 72 others injured. He stated this when he paid a sympathy visit to some of the survivors receiving treatment at Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital Dutse,…
The World Bank has allocated $50 million for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project 2.0. This funding aims to reach vulnerable communities across the country and reinforce local nutrition interventions. Announcing the initiative at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, World Bank Country Director Ndiame Diop commended Nigeria’s commitment to addressing malnutrition, noting that…
Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far….
The Presidency on Wednesday Announced the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga said Wednesday morning in a STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has said that hope is restored in the country as it commended President Bola Tinubu for directing the release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The CSO also said the decision was a positive step toward justice and accountability. “To restore hope and stability in our country,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a Muslim cleric, Alani Rafiu, to life imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl inside a mosque. Justice Rahman Oshodi handed down the sentence on Monday after finding Rafiu guilty of child defilement. Rafiu was arraigned on October 28, 2021, for having…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A shocking incident occurred on Tuesday in Lagos when a commercial bus driver allegedly set himself, his bus, and a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on fire in an attempt to evade arrest. According to LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the driver was intercepted for violating traffic regulations in…
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has recently made headlines by suspending three high-ranking Kaduna State officials for various infractions, signalling a renewed commitment to accountability. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, writes on the CCB’s revitalized efforts and how it could have a far-reaching impact on promoting transparency and good governance in the…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported steep price hikes for both imported and locally produced rice, underscoring inflation’s impact on essential food items in Nigeria. According to the NBS, the average cost of a 50kg bag of imported rice soared from N49,103 in September 2023 to a staggering N120,193 this year. Currently, imported…
