In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed frustration with accessing the area in the Democratic Republic of Congo where a mysterious disease has emerged, saying the difficulty is a major challenge in determining its cause. WHO said in a new report heavy rains have made the region, located within a 48-hour drive from Congo’s capital…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Healthcare workers in Lagos State, comprising the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, the Joint Health Sector Unions, and the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, have announced a three-day warning strike. The strike, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 11, and…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed circulating lists of ambassadorial nominees as false, reiterating that appointments are solely the President’s responsibility. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made, stressing that the list circulating on social media is “fake.” The statement…
At least 79 people died as a result of a mysterious disease in the southwestern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) last month, with the health minister, Samuel Kamba Roger announcing that a team of experts have been dispatched to determine the exact nature of the illness. The situation in Panzi…
The Kogi State government has ordered the closure of Zango Market and banned roadside parking in Osara, following growing security concerns. This move comes after intelligence reports revealed that criminal elements have been using the market as a hideout, in collaboration with truck drivers who park along the roadside. The decision was announced in a…
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have busted illegal bunkering operations across the Niger Delta Region, in a renewed anti-illegal operations with visible operational footprints. The operations, which yielded massive breakthrough were conducted from 25 November – 1 December 2024. The efforts had led to the deactivation of over…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ekiti State Government has approved a whopping N3 billion for the purchase of medical equipment at the multipurpose building of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado-Ekiti. This approval was made at the state executive council meeting chaired by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Friday. According to the Commissioner…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has expressed concern over the increasing cases of abandoned babies in the area, calling for greater responsibility among individuals to address the disturbing trend. In a statement issued on Sunday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Josephine Adeh, disclosed that two new cases of abandoned infants were…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos Division of the Appeal Court has nullified the conviction of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his wife’s niece. The court discharged and acquitted Olaleye, citing that the prosecution’s case lacked credible evidence to prove the…
