President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a total of ₦13 billion for the National Research Fund (NRF) and the provision of Central Multipurpose Laboratories in select universities nationwide. Education Minister, Professor Tahir Mamman, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, expressed gratitude for this significant investment, stating, “President Tinubu’s approval of ₦5 billion for NRF…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a stern warning against planned physical protests set to disrupt the upcoming Democracy Day celebrations on 12th June, 2024. Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya, emphasised the agency’s zero-tolerance stance towards any attempts to incite violence and destabilize the nation. Afunanya stressed, “The determination…
Ahead of democracy Day, Wednesday, June12, the civilian staff of the Ministry of Defence under the umbrella of the Joint Executive Council have demonstrated against what they called extrajudicial killings of civilians by military personnel. The protest was held outside the National Defence Center, Abuja, on Tuesday. Our reporter spoke with the angry protesters who…
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera said Tuesday there had been no survivors when a plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others crashed into a forest. “The plane has been found and I am deeply saddened and sorry to inform you all, it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy,” he said, in a…
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway. Sources told the media that the insurgents struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, which is along Damaturu highway at about 5:50:pm on Monday. They reportedly blocked the highway before forcefully taking away some passengers. The incident left hundreds of travelers and commuters…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, on Tuesday in a statement by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry. He…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has refuted recent allegations by Amnesty International, emphasised AFN’s commitment to upholding international law and human rights principles in their operations. In response to the accusations, Major General Edward Buba in a statement sent to Africa Health Report on Monday stated, “The AFN elects not to join words with…
The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, on Monday criticised governors for rejecting the proposed N62,000 minimum wage, stating, “How can any governor say he cannot pay? They cannot also be calling for the decentralization of the minimum wage.” Comrade Ajaero emphasised the need for governors to prioritise fair wages within their states before seeking…
The Nigeria’s Primary HealthCare is epileptic. Unlike other climes where priority attention is paid to their health sector, in Nigeria it is a different kettle of fish, as neither the primary nor secondary health care is working optimally, a situation that has endangered majority of its citizens. Worsening the situation for the citizens is the…
No few than two soldiers sustained injury when terrorists attacked a military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. One of the bandits was reportedly killed in the gun duel with soldiers during the attack that happened on Tuesday. Sources said the terrorists were crossing to Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas…
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