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…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to reduce the proposed N9.4 billion for travel, meals, and catering for the presidency. The group also urged a cut to the N344.85 billion budget allocated to lawmakers, directing the savings toward addressing Nigeria’s…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commissioned the Magnet Academy Al-huda, a specialized educational institution designed for orphans and vulnerable children, established by the Islamic Ummah Relief organization. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony today, Governor Radda emphasized the spiritual and social importance of supporting orphans, stating that such…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Three students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, lost their lives in a tragic road accident on Friday. The incident occurred along the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road at about 3:30 pm, when the commercial Opel Safira vehicle they were traveling in flipped into the bush due to high speed. According…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged organizers of charity events to prioritize crowd management to prevent stampedes and deaths. This call comes after a series of tragic incidents, including a charity event in Abuja where at least 10 people lost their lives, and a similar incident in Anambra that…
