The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for appointment as Chief of Army Staff. The confirmation on Tuesday followed the consideration of reports by the Chairman of the senate committee on Army, Sen. Yar’ adua, Abdulaziz Musa (Katsina Central). The committee’s recommendations were unanimously adopted by the upper chamber. Lieutenant General…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer, over a petition by Tony Elumelu, Chairman of UBA Group, alleging defamation. According to Omoyele Sowore, a 2023 presidential candidate and good governance advocate, Farotimi’s arrest was made known to him, prompting him to call for the lawyer’s immediate…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kano State in the fight against polio. During the flag-off of the 2024 polio response outbreak campaign (OBR5) in Tudun Wada Local Government Area, the WHO Country Representative, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, emphasized the organization’s dedication to eradicating polio in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) and other HIV/AIDS partners, observed World AIDS Day 2024 to reaffirm its commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The theme for this year’s observance, “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right,” underscores the importance…
The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has condemned the rising harassment and abuse faced by sex workers, urging law enforcement to ensure their safety. In a statement released Tuesday, NSWA’s National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, highlighted the dire conditions sex workers face, saying, “Despite the critical role that sex workers play in the economy and society,…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to ensure that the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 promotes equity, transparency, and sustainable governance. According to CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, “The Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024, holds the potential to transform the country’s fiscal framework… however, CISLAC strongly urges the National…
Nigeria is demonstrating will to promote justice, end terrorism, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated, while challenging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to stop what he describes as “unfair probe of Nigerian military”. “We are proud of the Nigerian Military, which has systems and structures in…
Managing diabetes can be extremely challenging for individuals who cannot afford essential medications and healthy food options, especially during this period of economic hardship in Nigeria, forcing them to rely on cheaper, less effective alternatives or go without treatment altogether which may exacerbate the risk of complications. Mr Stephen Owolabi, a senior staff with the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has announced a significant initiative to bolster technical and vocational education in the state. Governor Umar Namadi revealed plans to establish a dedicated Institute of Technical and Vocational Education alongside eight technical colleges. The Governor emphasized the state government’s commitment to transforming the education system, prioritizing technical…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal facility for producing counterfeit alcoholic drinks located on Offin Road, Balogun, Lagos Island. The raid, initiated by a public tip-off, uncovered a store secretly turned into a production facility for counterfeit beverages. In a statement released to Africa Health…
