Korede Abdullah in Lagos Enugu State has kicked off an immunization catch-up campaign to vaccinate over 100,000 children who missed vital vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the State Immunization Officer at the Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ESPHDA), Dr. Chime Chinyere, on Saturday, the campaign focuses on addressing the decline in immunization…
A yet to be ascertained number of people died on Saturday when a tanker laden with petroleum product exploded in the Suleja Local Government Area of North Central in Niger state of Nigeria. Witnesses estimated the disaster killed 77 people who had rushed to collect fuel from the scene, officials of the FRSC say. The…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has undergone successful eye surgery at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Abayomi took to his official Instagram page to share the news on Saturday, expressing his gratitude to the medical team that handled his case. “Thrilled to share that I just…
Brazil has officially announced Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, highlighting their common goals in promoting South-South collaboration and reforming global governance. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on Friday, welcoming the African powerhouse into the fold of emerging economies. Nigeria, now the ninth member of the BRICS partnership,…
The African Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has pledged its support to Tanzania and other countries in the region where suspected cases of the infectious Marburg Virus Disease have been identified. According to Director General, Jean Kaseya on Friday, the center is ready to assist, despite the Tanzanian Health Ministry’s announcement that laboratory results…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Comrade Sunny James, has assured the readiness of the NLC to work closely with the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to foster a safer and more secure environment for all residents. According to a statement released on Friday by the Public Relations Officer…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the appointment of the Chairman and members of the Governing Council of Gombe State University (GSU). The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the governor’s approval, said the appointments are with effect from 18th January, 2025. He…
Rivers state, Nigeria has confirmed its first cholera outbreak of the year, claiming nine deaths. Rivers State officials confirmed three deaths in Andoni and six in Akuku-Toru local government areas. Authorities are monitoring 41 suspected cases across both regions, the Premium Times reported. The commissioner for health, Rivers state remarked, “Rivers is particularly prone to…
…Official Says Outbreak Spreads Across 12 Counties Kenya confirmed two more cases of mpox on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 33. Mary Muriuki, principal secretary at the Health Ministry, said in a press release that the cases were confirmed in the counties of Kericho and Taita Taveta, and that the outbreak…
Israel’s government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday. The decision came after hours of discussions that continued late into the night. Two far-right ministers voted against the deal. The security cabinet earlier recommended ratifying the agreement, saying it “supports…
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