Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, is set to flag off the construction of the Ohafia to Arochukwu Road (Highway) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. According to a press statement released by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief of Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State on Sunday, the ceremony, is scheduled for 12:00 noon…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the people of Ningi Emirate and the Bauchi State government over the passing of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya. The first-class monarch passed away on Sunday. In a statement, by signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…
The Ekiti State government has appealed to stakeholders to utilize their influence and networks to raise awareness and educate communities on malaria-related issues. This call to action was made by Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, during a quarterly meeting focused on eliminating malaria in the state. The meeting aimed to reinforce…
A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology reveals a significant link between consuming red and processed meat and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research team, from the University of Cambridge, analysed data from nearly 1.97 million people across 20 countries, making it a comprehensive study. Type 2 diabetes…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has expressed profound sorrow and deep respect over the passing of Hon. Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola (JSC Retired), CON, and former Chairman of ICPC who passed away on Tuesday. The tribute was contained in a statement he…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a groundbreaking achievement in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry. Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited has become the first indigenous manufacturer in West and Central Africa to have two products prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO Prequalification Unit added Sulphadoxine/Pyrimethamine tablets, manufactured…
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning when a fully loaded high-capacity bus (BRT) overturned on its side within the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lane along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway near Iyana-Ipaja. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident happened around 7:45 am and resulted in 10 casualties. Emergency responders quickly arrived…
A recent study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology has found that high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) may pose a threat to sperm quality and male fertility. The research, conducted by Argentinian scientists, discovered that these strains, which are linked to cancer, were more common in a study population of men and…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed shock and disappointment over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC Limited) demand for N4.56 trillion from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) as subsidy reimbursement for petrol sold between August 2023 and June 2024. In a press statement signed by Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP…
In a surprise ruling, an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted six men charged with breach of public peace during the 2020 #EndSARS protest. The defendants, Daniel Joyinbo, Adigun Sodiq, Kehinde Shola, Salaudeen Kamilu, Sodiq Usseni, and Azeez Isiaka, had pleaded guilty to the charge in a plea bargain agreement. However, instead…
