The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching its first-ever crowdfunding campaign, “One Dollar, One World,” in a move to bridge funding gaps caused by the United States’ withdrawal of key financial support. The initiative, which began as a grassroots effort, has evolved into a global movement, with nearly 5,000 donors from 140 countries contributing to…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the sponsorship of 60 indigenes of the state to pursue Diploma courses in leather-related fields at the National Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST) in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Governor’s decision follows a recent courtesy visit by the Director General of…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his resumption as the parliament leader. Obasa made this statement on Thursday after returning to parliament with police and State Security Service details, his first appearance since being removed on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) branch, has embarked on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action, effective February 26, 2025. According to Africa Health Report, the ASUU-SSU Congress met on February 26, 2025, to review its earlier resolution taken on January 30, 2025, and assess…
The Senator representing Kogi Central District in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has announced her decision to publicly address pressing issues at the Senate under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement released early Thursday morning the senator revealed that a petition recently came to her attention, prompting her to end her…
In an escalating war against counterfeit drugs, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Wednesday revealed serious threats to her life and that of her agency’s personnel as they intensify crackdowns on illicit drug markets across Nigeria. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerian authorities to reduce reliance on foreign funding for healthcare, emphasising the need for greater self-sufficiency in budget allocations. Speaking at the Primary Health Care (PHC) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Learning and Dissemination Event in Abuja, UNICEF Deputy Representative, Rowan Khan described the recent freeze on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lowering it from ₦890 to ₦825 per litre, effective February 27, 2025. This ₦65 price cut marks the second reduction in February, following an earlier ₦60 decrease. The refinery stated, “For MRS Holdings stations, it…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has urged for enhanced diagnostic and treatment measures to combat the growing threat of emerging and re-emerging diseases in the country. Director of Research at NIMR, Professor Rosemary Audu emphasized the need for improved diagnostic capacity, particularly in detecting viral infections like Viral Haemorrhagic…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Government has introduced a new transportation system to ease students’ movement to schools across the state. The initiative was officially launched by the Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, at the Murtala House in Kano. Speaking at the event, Gwarzo announced…
