Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo State government has intensified its efforts to curb the spread of diphtheria and protect residents across all 33 local government areas. Speaking at the Emergency Operations Centre in Ibadan, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, emphasized the highly contagious nature of the disease. “Diphtheria spreads through respiratory droplets from…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustainable water management and climate adaptation as it joined the global community in commemorating World Water Day. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, emphasized the devastating impact of climate change on global water resources, calling for…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of orphans through enhanced education, social welfare, and infrastructure development. Governor Yusuf made this pledge on Monday during an Iftar (breaking of fast) event held with orphans at the Government House, Kano. Addressing the gathering,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano For the second time in recent months, a commissioner in Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s cabinet has stepped down, as the Kano State Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd), has resigned from his position. Governor Yusuf has accepted the resignation, expressing gratitude for the retired…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in raising awareness and combating stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit by NACA’s Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, to NOA’s headquarters, NOA’s Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasized the importance…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebrations, as two rival emirs plan to hold parallel Durbar festivities. The development has raised concerns about potential clashes, prompting the police to intensify security measures across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from presiding over the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing allegations of bias raised by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The judge made the announcement during Tuesday’s proceedings, stating, “I am recusing myself from this case in light of the concerns expressed by…
By Hussaini Kafi in Kano At least two Nigerian soldiers were reportedly killed when Boko Haram terrorists launched coordinated attacks on two military bases in Borno State. AHR findings revealed that one attack was carried out in Wajirko, Damboa Local Government Area, and another in Wulgo, Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of the state respectively….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over irregularities in the recall petition against the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement issued on Tuesday, by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, INEC noted that the petitioners failed to provide adequate contact details,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported three new confirmed cases and one death from diphtheria in its latest situation update for week 11. The cases emerged from 16 suspected infections across four local government areas in two states. “All the three confirmed cases were clinically diagnosed,…
