Korede Abdullah in Lagos Despite insecurity in Benue State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged that its vaccination efforts will not be hindered. Health Specialist at UNICEF’s Enugu Field Office, Dr. Ifeyinwa Anayo, stated during a Media Dialogue via Zoom that contingency plans are in place to reach newly displaced persons with vital…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government, in collaboration with development partners, has provided over 3.5 million doses of malaria prevention drugs between July and October 2024 as part of efforts to tackle the deadly disease in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this during a press briefing…
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A gender-based Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO), Gender Strategy Advancement International, (GSAI) is partnering with Africa Health Report (AHR) to advance women’s development and related health issues. Speaking on the objectives of the collaboration during a courtesy visit to the corporate head office of AHR in Abuja on Monday, July 1st, the programs officer, Miss Grace Ubeh,…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Yakuba Chonoko Maikyau, on Monday disclosed it is collaborating with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in the fight against corruption through sensitization of its members to deal with the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. This was confirmed in a…
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…
Following the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) May 2024 price report which shows the average price at N762.62, with Jigawa State recording the highest price at N937.50 per liter This is according to the Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch (May 2024), the NBS report on State by State profile analysis that Jigawa, had the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) sued Abuja-based business man, Mr. Ijoma Oji Uduma for N38 million money laundering case and making cash payment exceeding authorized amount under Section 2 (1) (a) of money laundering prevention and prohibition act February 2012. This was confirmed in a press statement by the ICPC…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fighting illicit drugs abuse in the country. Tinubu who was represented by Senator George Akume, assured everyone of his commitment to fighting substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. “I commend and urge everyone to redouble their efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the country….
Acute hunger resulting from food shortage is currently confronting the over 230 million Nigerian populace. Insecurity among other factors is fuelling the food and hunger crises across the country. But with increased agricultural schemes orchestrated by a government that has the political will can respond adequately to the challenge. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour reports The…
