Global measles cases surged by 20% in 2023, with an estimated 10.3 million infections reported, according to new data from the World Health Organisation,(WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This increase according to the organisations is primarily driven by inadequate immunisation coverage, with millions of children missing vital doses of…
In Nigeria, approximately 140,000 children aged 0 to 14 are living with HIV, according to new data from the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Despite ongoing government efforts, the country faces significant challenges in combating the virus, with around 15,000 deaths related to AIDS recorded each year. In a statement shared on…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State has announced plans to enhance its technological infrastructure by establishing Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centers in all 44 local government areas (LGAs). The commitment was revealed in a statement signed by Auwalu Garba, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Ministry of Science,…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the ban of hazardous pesticides off the streets and shops as one of the measures to arrest food poisoning after 22 children were recently killed from suspected harmful chemicals – food poisoning. President Cyril Ramaphosa says scientific tests established deaths of 6 children in Soweto could be attributed…
Nigeria’s Educational System Delays Graduates’ Futures Passing Through Needle’s Eye is apt description of the experience many graduates of any Nigerian university have gone through. Gom Mirian presents graphically the daily experience of both graduates and students seeking their academic transcripts for career advancements. In an increasingly digitized world, access to education is no longer…
…Orders Banks to Prioritize ATM Cash Disbursement Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to banks, prioritizing cash disbursement through automated teller machines (ATMs) to ensure efficient and responsible cash distribution to the public. “For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that DMBs to whom cash…
A 36-year-old man, Laminu Ahmed, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a 7-year-old girl by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), successfully prosecuted the case, leading to the conviction of Ahmed on Thursday. In a statement made…
The police have arrested a 28-year-old Samuel Ani for alleged defilement. Ani was caught in the act of defiling a 14-year-old girl in Sagamu on Wednesday at 2 pm. The victim’s father, Paul, reported the crime to the police, leading to Ani’s immediate arrest. According to Police Spokesperson Omolola Odutola, Ani confessed to the crime…
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has shown that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose sharply to 33.88% in October 2024, compared to 32.70% in September. This 1.18 percentage point increase within a month highlight growing economic challenges for millions of Nigerians. The report, released on Friday via the NBS website, highlighted that year-over-year…
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan has been grappling with persistent power outages for over two weeks due to an unpaid electricity bill, estimated at N400 million. The disconnection by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on October 26 has severely disrupted hospital operations. In a statement released on social media, UCH management confirmed the…
