Carpe Diem Solutions Ltd, a global communications agency, has extended a hand of collaboration to the African Health Report (AHR) to join forces in addressing climate change. In a letter addressed to AHR’s publisher, Mr Martin Ifije, Carpe Diem Solutions expressed its eagerness to work together to support the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Weather…
In a move to combat the rising threat of kidnapping in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has declared kidnappers as terrorists, calling for them to be treated as such. The President made this declaration on Tuesday at a Ramadan dinner with members of the Federal judiciary, emphasizing the need to address the issue decisively. …
Nigeria is set to roll out the malaria vaccine in Kebbi and Bayelsa States before the end of 2024, according to the national coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr Godwin Ntadom. Speaking on Tuesday at media chat in Abuja, Ntadom confirmed that the vaccine is new and Nigeria has subscribed to it….
Since January this year, residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have encountered heat like never before. The heat wave has left tears, sorrow, and ugly scars. The phenomenon of new temperature is compounding the already bad health challenge for the residents. Against this backdrop, Gom Mirian in this report spoke with some poultry…
Lawyer and human rights activist, Mike Ozekhome, has raised concerns about the continuous depreciation of the Naira against the Dollar, warning that it may reach 4000 to the dollar before the year’s end. Ozekhome’s warning comes amidst the persistent scarcity and demand for dollars, leading to a significant decline in the value of the Naira….
The Office of the National Security Adviser has announced the arrest of the personnel responsible for the custody of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance Executive who escaped from lawful custody. The development was made known in a statement released by the Head of Strategic Communication at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari Mijinyawa, stating…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced the partnership with the British Council aimed at enhancing the curriculum and pedagogical approaches in Nigerian universities. This collaboration was made known on Monday by the Acting Executive Secretary, NUC, Chris Maiyaki, during his keynote address at a two-day Workshop on Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches in Nigerian…
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has intensified efforts to control zoonotic tuberculosis in the human population, marking this year’s Tuberculosis Day. Dr. Tolu Omotugba, the Kogi State Chairman of NVMA, led a medical team to the Lokoja abattoir in Felele to raise awareness and sensitize butchers and abattoir workers about the global epidemic of…
The Public Complaints Commission has been plunged into disarray as three labour unions demand the full implementation of the approved Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS), arguing that the Commission should receive the same salary structure as the National Assembly Service Commission. This demand has led to a series of conciliation meetings and protests, ultimately culminating…
In a message marking World Tuberculosis Day 2024, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlighted the progress and challenges in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in the region. Moeti emphasised the importance of prioritizing childhood TB and the need for sustained efforts to eliminate TB as a public health threat. Moeti noted…
