Anselm Okolo and Ogbodo Ozioma Favour, in this analysis, look at the ever- changing face of Abuja Mechanics’ Village, occasioned by several attempts by the Nigerian governments to find an enduring solution to the problems of settling traders, artisans and auto spare parts mechanics around the Apo axis of the FTC Apo Mechanic village…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed concern over the decline in the quality of Ceremonies and Special Lectures in Nigerian universities. Executive Secretary, NUC, Mr Chris Maiyaki disclosed this during a retreat for governing council members in Abuja. He noted that these traditional occasions have lost their previous prestige due to the adoption of…
Nurses and midwives in Oyo State on Thursday renewed their decision to continue with their industrial action, vowing that the ongoing strike would not be called off until their demands were met by the state government. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, the state capital, the Chairman, National Association of…
The Senate on Thursday passed the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill for a third reading. This was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of its committee on special duties, presented to the Senate by its chairman, Senator Kaka Shehu. The bill was sponsored by the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has expressed concerns over the high cost of treatment and clinical management for Lassa fever cases, attributing it to poor health-seeking behavior and late presentation of cases. In its latest report, the NCDC confirmed two new cases of Lassa fever in Edo State, with no fatalities reported in…
For Nigeria to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC), experts have suggested that expanding the private sector’s involvement in healthcare delivery can lead to more affordable and high-quality healthcare options for Nigerians, as well as addressing a critical need in the country’s healthcare system. At the just concluded 2024 Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN)…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has raised the alarm, saying it had uncovered 3,000 fake graduates in possession of illegal certificates across the country. The Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, who made this discussion in a report published in the board’s bulletin, saying those involved were discovered to have never set foot within the four…
The Ogun State police command announced that it has rescued three Indians and a Nigerian who were kidnapped on Sunday by suspected gunmen at Delabo junction on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway. The State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu made the disclosure while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, said two of the kidnappers who abducted four travellers,…
Legislators from across 13 states of the federation, have come together to fashion out a strategy and proffer solutions to malnutrition challenges across their various states. The lawmakers who were gathered for the 2024 Legislative Retreat, a two-day summit, held in Lagos, focused on tackling malnutrition and boosting human capital development. They unanimously arrived at…
Benue State has reported sixteen suspected cases of cholera, with four deaths recorded. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Henry Ijabo, who revealed the situation on Thursday highlighted that the cases were noticed in Agatu, Otukpo, and Ado local government areas. Dr. Ijabo explained, “The death in suspected cases is four, mind you, it’s suspected cases. We…
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