A personal assistant to former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, Mifbahu Idris, and key witnesses testified today in a Federal High Court, revealing how they helped launder millions on Mamman’s behalf. The ongoing trial, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, centers around a money laundering scheme involving an alleged N33.8 billion. Idris, who is also…
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba has called on School Support Officers (SSOs) across Nigeria to refocus their efforts on improving the quality of basic education. Garba made the plea on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-day training workshop aimed at strengthening SSOs’ capacity to better serve Local…
A personal assistant to former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, Mifbahu Idris, and key witnesses testified today in a Federal High Court, revealing how they helped launder millions on Mamman’s behalf. The ongoing trial, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, centers around a money laundering scheme involving an alleged N33.8 billion. Idris, who is also…
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate has announced ambitious targets to improve health outcomes for mothers and children. Speaking at the 2025 Strategic Health Summit in Abuja, Pate said, “We aim to reduce the maternal mortality rate by 20% and the under-five mortality rate by 15% within the next four years,” Pate…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the accreditation of additional schools in Equatorial Guinea to conduct the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NECO, Mr. Azeez Sani stated that the newly accredited…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has advocated for stronger economic ties with the Middle East, emphasising opportunities for collaboration in infrastructure, tourism, and financial sector development. Cardoso made the call on Monday at the inaugural Conference on Emerging Markets Economies in Saudi Arabia where he met with the Assistant…
In a surprising turn of events, the naira appreciates significantly against the dollar, gaining N105 in the black market over the past month. As of Monday, the dollar trades at N1,560, a notable decrease from N1,665 at the start of the month. “The market has been calm, demand has reduced, and there are more dollars…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to protect the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. The signing took place at the inaugural Access to Justice Coordination Forum in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony in…
A new study reveals that omega-3 supplements, combined with regular exercise, may slow biological aging in older adults by 3 to 4 months over three years. Researchers analyzed data from the DO-HEALTH trial, involving over 700 participants aged 70 and older, and found measurable improvements in molecular aging markers. The study, recently published in Nature…
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Monday, releases a crucial technical brief on encephalitis, a serious neurological condition marked by brain inflammation. The report highlights the urgent need for global awareness and action, as encephalitis affects individuals of all ages and can lead to severe long-term complications. In a report made public on the organisation’s…
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