Hussaini Kafi in Kano Nigeria has postponed its vaccination campaign due to a significant surge in Mpox cases across Africa. According to the latest data released by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), cases have increased by a staggering 500% compared to the previous year. Ngashi Ngongo of the Africa CDC…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on international organisations, including UNICEF and the World Health Organisation, to condemn the detention and maltreatment of minors involved in Nigeria’s #EndBadGovernance protests. In a statement issued by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organisation expressed grave concern over reports that some detained children, including…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has intervened in the case of #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arraigned in court for various offenses, including treason. Fagbemi directed the Nigeria Police to transfer the case file to his office, which will be handed over to the Director of Public…
An alarming incident involving Nigerian lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh has incited widespread outrage after a video surfaced showing him physically and verbally assaulting Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya in Abuja on October 27, 2024. In the footage, Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency, is seen verbally and physically confronting Abuwatseya, boasting about his ability…
Sultan Rabiu The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has reassured the public that there will be no disruptions to the supply of petroleum products. In a statement issued on Thursday, the chief executive officer of the MEMA, Clement Isong stated, “In light of several inquiries from the press regarding a perceived tightening in…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As the Project 10 Million Campaign commenced across the country, people of Kano state have been urged to come out for screening for hypertension and diabetes. The call was made by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf on Monday while leading the symbolic commencement of the exercise at…
President Bola Tinubu has announced that fisheries and aquaculture will be central to Nigeria’s Blue Economy, aiming for self-sufficiency and major fish exports. The President’s message was conveyed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola during the 39th Annual National Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria in Abuja. “The recent…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government until a lawful appropriation act is passed by a validly constituted House of Assembly. This decision was made by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik in a judgment on a suit…
Stakeholders have called for the establishment of a comprehensive framework to address conflicts between farmers and herders as Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Livestock Development officially begins operations. This call comes following a recent workshop on livestock reforms, where a communique was issued by Prof. Attahiru Jega, Co-Chair of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee. “The…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a 3-0 win and full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Libya. The governing body announced the verdict in a statement on Saturday. The media had reported how the Super Eagles faced significant challenges, including a redirected flight, over 18…
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