Korede Abdullah in Lagos A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, along with Oriyomi Hamzat, CEO of Agidigbo FM, and Abdullahi Fasasi, Principal of Islamic High School, at the Agodi Correctional Centre. The remand order comes after their arraignment in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Human rights advocate Dele Farotimi has been released from the Ekiti State correctional centre after meeting his bail conditions. Farotimi’s release was disclosed on Tuesday by activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, who tweeted, “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held at the prison yards in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State government has taken a significant step towards strengthening its healthcare system by training 50 adhoc nurses and midwives on neonatal resuscitation. This initiative aims to reduce the mortality rate among children in the state. According to Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care…
The Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations, respectively. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the upcoming holidays, highlighting the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Allied Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA) have issued a stern warning to the federal government, threatening to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met within the stipulated timeframe. This ultimatum was contained in a 13-point communiqué released by JOHESU and…
Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, has commended Governor Uba Sani for increasing the retirement age of academic staff from 60 to 65 years. The move, which aligns with the Governor’s broader education policies, aims to enhance the welfare of lecturers and strengthen the educational system in Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Rector…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has praised the successful execution of a joint air and ground operation by the Air Component (AC) of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and troops from the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, which targeted notorious bandit kingpins and their hideouts at Bichi Hill. The operation, carried out…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said that petrol is going to sell at N935 per litre beginning from Monday (today) based on the latest arrangement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The reduction in price to N935 in Lagos confirms projections by marketers and was reported by last week. IPMAN’s National President, Maigandi…
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