Tragedy struck in Ekiti State when gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, killed 22-year-old Idown Oguntuase and abducted four persons. The incident occurred along the Isan-Iludun Ekiti road in Ilejemeje local government area. According to investigations by Africa Health Report (AHR), the victims were traveling on Sunday evening when the driver of the Ekiti State Commissioner…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant move to boost liquidity in the foreign exchange market. In a circular released on Wednesday, the CBN revealed plans to sell dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators at a rate of N1,590 per dollar, with each eligible BDC able to purchase up to $20,000….
The federal government has approved a significant increase in their monthly allowance, from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. This change is in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, ensuring that corps members receive a fair stipend for their service. According to Caroline Embu, the acting spokesperson of the NYSC, this upward…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of corruption on Nigeria’s education sector. This revelation was contained in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Demola Bakare, the commission’s Director of Public Enlightenment and Education. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, represented…
Ahead of the planned nationwide protests in October, the Lagos State Police Command has invited Juwon Sanyaolu, National Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, to meet with the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The meeting, scheduled for today at 11:00 am at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, aims to…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25%, marking the fifth consecutive rate hike this year. This decision was made during the 297th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held on September 23-24, 2024. The MPC noted the moderation in headline inflation year-on-year…
A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a concerning trend: at least one in seven adolescents worldwide, aged 10-19, suffer from a mental disorder, with rising rates of depression and anxiety. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for increased global investment in adolescent health services, particularly in addressing mental health and…
Nigeria’s unemployment rate has seen a slight increase to 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024, up from 5.0% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics. This rise is more pronounced among females, who face an unemployment rate of 6.2%, compared to 4.3% for males….
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Christian Ogbuji, an ex-convict, for importing 817 wraps of cocaine worth N4.6 billion at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This comes barely 16 months after Ogbuji was convicted of ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine. Ogbuji’s previous conviction was in July 2023, when he was sentenced to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant surge in mpox cases in Africa, with nearly 30,000 suspected cases and over 800 deaths recorded across the continent from January to September 15, 2024. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accounts for the majority of these cases, where tests have unfortunately run out. Mpox, typically…
