The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has urged for peace and communication in response to rising tensions among border communities in Abia and Cross River States, which have experienced recent conflicts leading to fatalities. The violent clashes between the Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State and the Ukwa Mbiabong Ukwa Eburutu community…
Key stakeholders have vowed to intensify efforts in strengthening surveillance, public health communication, and inter-agency collaboration to prevent the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) into Nigeria. This was disclosed on Thursday at a strategic meeting, organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the Director General of NEMA, Zubaida…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to incorporate mini and midi buses, commonly known as Korope and Danfo, operating along the Lekki-Ajah axis into its Bus Reform Initiative. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Director of Public…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a significant milestone for healthcare delivery in Lagos State, the federal government has commissioned a state-of-the-art 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Oreta Community, Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu. This initiative, led by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),…
Health authorities in China confirmed Thursday that five cases of a new strain of mpox, Clade 1b, have been detected. The outbreak, linked to an individual with a history of living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been “effectively handled,” according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Li…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has made a significant stride in the fight against epidemic-prone diseases on the continent. The organization has developed a preferred list of diagnostics to guide efforts in improving access to diagnostic tests for diseases such as Mpox, dengue, cholera, bacterial meningitis,…
…‘No Serious Threat For Now’ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the country is not under “serious threat for now” for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). However, NCDC urges avoiding overcrowded places, washing hands, and others as part of measures against the HMPV. The NCDC has assured Nigerians that the country is safe…
The management of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has suspended one of its teachers, Stella Nwadigo who was accused of mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal. The school management on Thursday, announced Nwadigo’s suspension while, describing the development as a “troubling incident,” saying the teacher’s act is “contrary” to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating accident occurred at the Eleyele Bus Stop in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. According to eyewitnesses, a truck loaded with granite lost control and initially struck a group of roadside traders before crashing into a motor park and hitting passengers. The chaotic…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The latest Henley Passport Index has ranked Nigeria’s passport 94th out of 199 countries, highlighting the country’s persistent challenges in global mobility. According to the ranking, holders of Nigerian passports can access only 46 destinations around the globe without a visa. This limited visa-free travel opportunity reflects Nigeria’s poor ranking among…
