Month: December 2024
Nigeria: Yuletide in The Air Amidst Economic Hardship and Hunger Stampedes
The Yuletide season, traditionally a time for joy, family gatherings, and celebrations, has taken a somber tone this year as Nigeria’s economic hardships force citizens to make tough decisions. Soaring transportation fares, relentless hikes in food prices, and stagnant wages have dimmed the holiday spirit, pushing many to opt for a subdued Christmas. Our correspondents,…
Dietary Choices May Help Regulate Brain Iron Levels, Reducing Cognitive Decline – Study
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Iron is a vital mineral for brain health, but excessive accumulation can contribute to cognitive decline as we age. Recent research from the University of Kentucky suggests that our diet may play a crucial role in maintaining a delicate balance of iron in the brain. A 3-year study of 72 older…
Health Workers Threaten Indefinite Strike over Unmet Demands
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Allied Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA) have issued a stern warning to the federal government, threatening to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met within the stipulated timeframe. This ultimatum was contained in a 13-point communiqué released by JOHESU and…
Polytechnic Lauds Kaduna Gov for Raising Lecturers’ Retirement Age to 65
Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, has commended Governor Uba Sani for increasing the retirement age of academic staff from 60 to 65 years. The move, which aligns with the Governor’s broader education policies, aims to enhance the welfare of lecturers and strengthen the educational system in Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Rector…
Katsina Commends Successful Joint Air and Ground Raid on Bandit Camps at Bichi Hill
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has praised the successful execution of a joint air and ground operation by the Air Component (AC) of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and troops from the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, which targeted notorious bandit kingpins and their hideouts at Bichi Hill. The operation, carried out…
Fuel to Sell N935/Litre from Today – Marketers Assure
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said that petrol is going to sell at N935 per litre beginning from Monday (today) based on the latest arrangement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The reduction in price to N935 in Lagos confirms projections by marketers and was reported by last week. IPMAN’s National President, Maigandi…
Customs Gets FG’s Approval to Recruit 3,927 Officers
…Contribution Crucial for Actualising Proposed Nigeria’s ₦48 Trillion 2025 Budget – Minister The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been granted approval to recruit more officers. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance Mr. Olawale Edun who dropped the hint, saying that the board reviewed the NCS’s 2024 achievements, approving the recruitment of 3,927 officers…
SERAP Urges Lawmakers to Slash Presidential Meals, Travels in 2025 Budget
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to reduce the proposed N9.4 billion for travel, meals, and catering for the presidency. The group also urged a cut to the N344.85 billion budget allocated to lawmakers, directing the savings toward addressing Nigeria’s…
Katsina Gov Commissions Special School for Orphans
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commissioned the Magnet Academy Al-huda, a specialized educational institution designed for orphans and vulnerable children, established by the Islamic Ummah Relief organization. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony today, Governor Radda emphasized the spiritual and social importance of supporting orphans, stating that such…