Korede Abdullah in Lagos Despite being out of the country for nearly two weeks, President Bola Tinubu remains actively engaged in governing Nigeria from Europe, the Presidency said on Thursday. In a statement signed by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was confirmed that the President, who recently traveled from Paris to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The African region has made progress in reducing maternal mortality since 2000, with a 40% decline from 727 to 442 deaths per 100,000 live births between 2000 and 2023. However, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, with an estimated 178,000 mothers and 1 million newborns dying each…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Public health authorities in Nigeria have confirmed that the death toll from the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak has now reached 127. This figure reflects the latest report of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Wednesday reported a total…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 24.23 percent in March 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. This marks the first increase since the CPI was rebased in January 2025, following a short period of relative stability. The new figure…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a renewed effort to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos State Chapter, have agreed to form a joint task force. This decision was announced on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by EHOAN officials…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a dramatic turn of events, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro on Wednesday, nullified all proceedings and resolutions passed during the controversial…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is advocating for more tactical and technology-driven measures in the fight against corruption, as financial crimes continue to evolve in sophistication. This information was contained in a statement signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, on Monday. According to the statement,…
Korede Abdullah in In a significant push to transform Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday commissioned the new 50-bed Avon Medical Facility in Surulere, Lagos. The ultra-modern hospital, built by the Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday afternoon, a three-storey building under construction on Agarawu Street, Lagos Island, collapsed on Sunday evening, leaving many victims trapped inside. Emergency workers quickly mobilized to the site, working tirelessly to rescue those in need. In a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, two…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed his strong support for the upcoming immunization campaign against measles and rubella, which is backed by the federal government and Gavi. The initiative, set to launch in October, aims to eliminate these highly contagious diseases that pose severe health risks to children. During a…
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