Korede Abdullah in Lagos Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday. In a heartfelt statement titled “Victor Olunloyo Goes Home”, the family confirmed the news on Sunday, expressing gratitude to God despite their sorrow: “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The abrupt suspension of the Voice of America (VOA) Hausa radio service—one of the most trusted and widely followed news sources across northern Nigeria and the Sahel—has sparked widespread concern and confusion among its millions of listeners. The cessation followed a sweeping executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump on March…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bid to raise awareness about the dangers of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a team of medical practitioners from the HPV Consortium, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, organized a road show across Ibadan Metropolis. The awareness campaign, which commenced at the University College Hospital (UCH), moved through key…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has issued a high-alert directive to all officers and commanders in preparation for a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. This move follows intelligence reports indicating that some civil society organisations (CSOs) and “misguided anti-government forces” are planning demonstrations across the country to highlight issues…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the tragic death of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who was allegedly denied emergency treatment by a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, due to her inability to pay a financial deposit. Describing the incident as “tragic and shocking,” the government vowed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The naira fell to N1,600 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) today, marking a significant depreciation after holding steady around N1,500 for the past three months. This shift signals renewed pressure on the currency amid ongoing economic challenges and market volatility. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, effective immediately. This information is contained in a press statement released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Sotinrin is expected to bring a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Police in Otu-Jeremi Division, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, have arrested a 48-year-old father living with HIV/AIDS for allegedly defiling his 10-year-old daughter. The suspect, identified as David, was arrested on Friday morning. Medical examination conducted by the Police indicated constant penetration of the minor by her…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria has received more than 1 million vaccines from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat a meningitis outbreak in the northern part of the country. The outbreak has already claimed at least 74 lives, with over 800 cases reported across 23 states, according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC)….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In Ivory Coast, self-testing for cervical cancer has empowered women to take charge of their health, with nearly 90% of screenings conducted through this method. This approach allows for detection in a private and convenient way, which is especially critical given the alarming rise in cervical cancer cases in the country….
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