Gom Mirian Nigerians took to social media on Saturday to express their outrage and disbelief after a photo surfaced of a sick woman allegedly abandoned by Ibadan hospital officials in front of her husband’s shop. According to eyewitness Remilekun Tawose, the officials claimed that the woman, named Blessing, had been left at the hospital since…
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the removal of fuel subsidies by the current administration in Nigeria have led to significantly increased screen time for Nigerian workers and youngsters. The shift to remote work and limited mobility due to high transportation costs has forced individuals to rely heavily on laptops and…
Gom Mirian The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that the nation recorded a staggering 9,155 suspected cases of Lassa fever in 2023, with 1270 confirmed cases and 227 deaths. Dr. Adetifa Ifedayo, the director-general of NCDC, disclosed this alarming information in a statement released on Thursday. According to Dr Adetifa,…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa Fever (LF-EOC) due to a “High Risk” of increased spread and impact of the disease. In response, the Director General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, emphasised the need for a nationwide response involving the government,…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested 58 alleged drug dealers in a raid carried out to ensure maximum effectiveness and minimise any potential resistance at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano State. The agency’s spokesperson in Kano, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari said the arrests were made during ‘Operation Hana Maye’…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Naira’s relentless descent has been a cause for concern since June 2023, with the currency hitting an all-time low of 1,260 per dollar as of Friday, January 12. This downward trajectory has positioned the Naira as the worst-performing currency among 151 currencies tracked by Bloomberg, trailing only the Lebanese pound and the…
Gom Mirian The Federal Capital Territory Administration has allocated N1.7 billion from the 2024 budget to establish a pilot Smart Secondary School in the FCT. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced this during an event celebrating the academic and sporting achievements of public school students in the FCT. The purpose of this allocation is to align…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to significantly increase the continent’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $450 billion in 2035. Quoting the World Bank, he emphasised that the free trade area could also lead to an 81% increase in exports. Shettima made…
Gom Mirian The federal government has announced plans to issue an executive order aimed at regulating pharmaceutical prices and making essential medicines more affordable for citizens. Coordinating Minister of Health, Ali Pate, revealed this information to State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour Electricity consumers in Gombe, as well as parts of Yola and Bauchi states, should be prepared for power outages on Thursday and Friday due to scheduled maintenance of power facilities by the Transmission Company of Nigeria. In a statement issued by the TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, it was…
