As Nigerians prepare to mark Eid el Kabir on Friday, June 6, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide special patrol operation aimed at preventing road traffic crashes and ensuring seamless movement on major highways throughout the festive period. The week-long operation, which runs from June 5 to 11, will see a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos State Governors in Nigeria have expressed commitment to eliminating cervical cancer in the country. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara, made the pledge on behalf of the governors during the inauguration of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN), in Abuja on…
One death every seven minutes: The world’s worst country to give birth, declares BBC investigation. At the age of 24, Nafisa Salahu was in danger of becoming just another statistic in Nigeria, where a woman dies giving birth every seven minutes, on average. Going into labour during a doctors’ strike meant that, despite being in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its ongoing strike action and directed its members to resume work on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. According to a communique signed by the National Vice President and other members of the association’s leadership on Tuesday, the decision to end the strike came…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Police Command has reiterated the ban on all forms of Durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, citing security threats and intelligence reports of plots to disrupt public peace. In a statement on Tuesday, the Command, alongside other security agencies, congratulated Muslims in the state, urging peaceful celebration…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has advised residents to ensure animals meant for sacrifice during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival are healthy and certified fit for consumption. The warning, issued through the state Ministry of Health, aims to safeguard public health and prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. A statement on Tuesday by…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The death toll from the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, has risen to 200, with more than 1,000 people still missing, according to Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba. Garba disclosed the figures while receiving former presidential candidate Peter Obi at the Government House in Minna on Tuesday. Obi visited…
In bustling markets across Nigeria, the shelves are lined with perfumes, deodorants, and body sprays, their enticing scents a staple in daily grooming routines across the country’s warm climate. Yet, beneath their alluring fragrances, a growing concern looms: harmful chemicals that may pose serious health risks, including cancer. As Nigerians increasingly rely on these products,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a determined effort to eradicate polio across Nigeria, the Kwara State Government, in partnership with the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, has mobilized traditional leaders to champion the vaccination campaign within their communities. At a workshop in Ilorin on Monday, the Emir of Shonga, Dr. Haliru Yahaya, who chairs…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a landmark decision underscoring his administration’s healthcare priorities, Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Hon. Fuad Atanda-Lawal, has approved a second salary increase for local government doctors, raising their monthly earnings to N800,000, effective June 2025. According to a statement released by the council on Monday, the decision reflects both an appreciation…
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