The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced that its members will resume work on Monday, December 16, 2024, following the conclusion of a two-week warning strike. The strike, which ran from December 2 to December 15, 2024, was a result of unresolved issues in the polytechnic sector, particularly the government’s failure to address…
In an effort to eliminate the Lakurawa sect in Sokoto and Kebbi States, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to both regions. This deployment is part of the ongoing Operation Forest Sanity III (Chase Lakurawa Out), aimed at building upon previous successes. While addressing the troops on…
A study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has found that consuming fish can reduce the risk of developing tinnitus, a condition characterised by ringing in the ears. Over a span of 30 years, individuals who consumed more than two servings of fish per week were found to have a 25% lower…
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to delivering quality healthcare services across Nigeria. Speaking at the eighth annual conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) in Abuja, Dr. Salma Anas, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, emphasized this commitment Dr. Anas highlighted the administration’s goals under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership,…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Iya Abubakar, a renowned mathematics professor, on his 90th birthday. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, President Tinubu commended Professor Abubakar for his remarkable services to the nation, acknowledging his contributions to the fields of Mathematics…
Katsina State has made significant strides in technological innovation by establishing a state-of-the-art Geographical Information Service Agency (KATGIS). Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has revealed that this agency is the most cost-effective in the entire country. During a recent ceremony, Governor Radda emphasized that KATGIS is equipped with advanced technology, including QR-code certification, which surpasses…
A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners at the burial of their colleague who had taken his own life. Speaker after speaker lamented the loss of Francis Njuki, a 29-year-old trainee pharmacist, whose family told the BBC about his feelings of exhaustion…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded a 4-day training program for 34 officers of the ICT and Cyber Security Directorate. The training, which took place from December 10 to 13, 2024, aimed to equip the officers with the necessary skills to prevent and tackle digital hacking activities, as disclosed by the Service’s Public Relations…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified the validity of the old N1000, N500 Series, N200 notes, cautioning that it observed the misinformation regarding the validity of the old ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 banknotes currently in circulation. The apex bank said in a circular on Friday night that, “In line with the Bank’s previous…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Workers of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) staged a peaceful protest on Friday, demanding payment of the new minimum wage. The junior employees, who arrived at their office at 8am, blocked entrances and prevented senior officials from gaining access, vowing not to return to work until their demands were…
