At least 20 people were injured in clashes with police in Mozambique on Saturday as violent protests against the disputed presidential election of October 9 continued, with two state buildings in the capital Maputo set on fire by arsonists, a senior police official said. Presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane has called for a weeklong new phase…
By Korede Abdullah in Lagos Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has invited investors in the energy sector to partner with the state, citing a huge energy market. He made this call while commissioning the first phase of the 11 Megawatts Ibadan Hybrid Power Plant, the state’s first Independent Power Project. The power plant, a private…
The growing influence of politics and corruption in Nigerian universities is endangering the quality of education and undermining academic integrity, warns Sunday Echono, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). During the 36th convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Echono decried the increasing politicization of Vice Chancellor appointments, describing…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has issued a firm warning to healthcare facilities throughout Nigeria regarding the refusal of treatment for gunshot victims due to the absence of police clearance, stressing that there is a legal obligation to provide necessary care for these individuals. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare…
The Federal Ministry of Health has issued an urgent alert regarding a newly detected XEC variant of COVID-19, urging immediate action to monitor its spread. The variant, initially identified in Australia, has already reached 29 countries globally, prompting concerns due to its potential to surpass other strains in transmissibility. In a letter dated December 5,…
A severe malnutrition crisis is gripping Nigeria’s Bauchi State, with a staggering 120% increase in cases compared to the previous year. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that the situation could escalate into a catastrophic health emergency if immediate action is not taken. Between January and June 2023, MSF recorded over 23,000 cases of severe…
The Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms (AYIFER) has called on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, to ensure the timely and quality completion of the Kaduna refinery. In a statement issued on Friday, the group expressed concerns about the potential for a subpar facility,…
In a significant move to bolster its legal sector and create employment opportunities, the Kano State Government has recently hired 70 new lawyers. Aliyu Yusuf, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Office of the Head of Civil Service, announced this development in a statement released on Friday. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery within…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has faced resistance from traders during a raid at Rumuokoro Market, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, aimed at enforcing the federal ban on alcoholic beverages below 200ml. According to a statement published on its official website on Saturday, hundreds of cartons of sachet and…
Residents of Abuja, Nasarawa State, and surrounding areas should brace for temporary disruptions in electricity supply as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) undertakes maintenance work in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). In a statement issued on Friday, December 6, 2024, AEDC revealed that the upcoming exercise will target essential enhancements at…
