Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The relocation of the wedding of Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of the Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano, to Jibrin Barau I Jibrin, son of the Deputy President of the Senate, from Kano to Abuja has ignited speculation and controversy. This development, furthermore, is intertwined with the ongoing political tensions…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced its single largest asset recovery since its inception in 2023. The Commission stated that this was recorded when Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday, gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and…
Kano state Chief Judge, Justice Dije Aboki, has urged lawmakers to expedite the passage of the Whistle Blower Bill, which she believes will further support the fight against corruption. Aboki stated that the fight against corruption is not only a legal obligation but also a moral one, as corruption undermines governance, weakens institutions, and erodes…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Presidency on Monday denied it was targeting to scrap some institutions through the its tax reform bills. The bills have generated controversies with the northern leaders – elders, governors and lawmakers at the National Assembly opposing to the bills. The north challenged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the bills, stating…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) have joined forces to launch an advocacy campaign aimed at enforcing the ban on smoking in public spaces, particularly during the festive season. Director-General of LSC, Mr. Lanre Mojola, emphasized the health risks associated with indoor smoking,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has marked World AIDS Day 2024 by launching a technical document focused on prioritising young people’s rights in the fight against HIV. The document, revealed on December 2 on the organization’s website and retrived by Africa Health Report, AHR on Monday, emphasises evidence-based interventions to address gaps in HIV prevention,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos UNICEF’s Nigeria Representative, Christian Munduate, has called on the media to prioritize children’s issues and raise awareness to foster a culture of accountability within society. Munduate made this call on Sunday, at a symposium in Lagos, themed “Reinforcing the Role of Media in Mainstreaming Child Rights”, as part of World Children’s…
Kogi State is currently providing treatment to 36,006 out of an estimated 50,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, the state government announced on Monday, marking World AIDS Day 2024. The update was disclosed by Ibrahim Anate, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KOSACA). In his address, Anate explained…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on Marine Bridge to facilitate repair work, which is expected to last for over 80 days. According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi on Sunday, the repair work will commence on December 4, 2024, and end on February 25, 2025. During…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The federal government has launched the malaria vaccination exercise in Bayelsa and Kebbi states. This marks the introduction of the malaria vaccine in Nigeria, which will be integrated into the National Immunization Schedule. The vaccine aims to provide protection to millions of children and move the country closer to a malaria-free…
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