The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that the 1,000 staff members who left the bank in December 2024 did so voluntarily as part of its Early Exit Programme, refuting claims that they were forced to quit. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso made the statement during an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives ad-hoc…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano State Ministry of Justice has achieved an impressive milestone in 2024, successfully handling over 2,000 criminal and civil cases across higher courts, magistrate courts, and Sharia courts. This remarkable achievement underscores the Ministry’s steadfast commitment to upholding justice and maintaining law and order throughout the state. Attorney General…
A fugitive notorious for her involvement in international human trafficking has been apprehended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The suspect, Uadiale Christiana Jacob, also known as Christy Gold, was intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) upon her arrival from Dubai on December 31, 2024. On Thursday, Vincent Adekoya, the spokesperson for the…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an outstanding achievement in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations, with a total of N102.5 billion raised for the national coffers. This represents a remarkable 94% increase over the previous year, underscoring the command’s pivotal role in enhancing Nigeria’s…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has taken a bold step in the fight against HIV/AIDS by offering free medical tests in Agbor community, Delta State. At an event commemorating the 2024 World AIDS Day at Asaba, Delta State on Thursday, the NDDC warned that the HIV/AIDS scourge remains a significant…
The Nigerian Medical Association of Nigeria (NMA) has called for government-backed incentives, including soft car loans, to retain doctors in Nigeria and curb the growing trend of medical professionals leaving for better opportunities abroad. Chairman of the Oyo State NMA chapter, Dr. Happy Adedapo, made the remarks during an interview with the News Agency of…
Tunisian authorities retrieved the bodies of 27 irregular migrants after their boat capsized off the country’s eastern coast, a health official said on Thursday. Hatem Al-Sharif, regional health director of Sfax province, said 25 other migrants were rescued after their boat sank off the coast of Kerkennah Islands on Wednesday. He said the boat was…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Researchers have made a landmark discovery that a gene variant involved in setting cholesterol levels may also determine whether breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body. A study published in Cell on December 9 found that a variant of the PCSK9 gene drives the spread of breast cancer. However,…
As Nigeria enters a new year like other nations of the world, the citizens, smarting from economic hardship in particular, have begun to share their hopes and expectations in the new year- 2025. Interestingly, despite the economic odds faced Nigerians remain optimistic about the prospects for recovery and growth. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report, AHR,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As part of their ongoing commitment to improve the health and well-being of women and children, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Canadian government, has provided over 4,300 bottles of vitamin A to the Bauchi State Government. This donation is part of efforts to ensure a healthier…
