2 mn read Dr. Salma Anas-Kolo Ibrahim, Special Adviser to the President on Health, has highlighted the urgent need to address hypertension and excessive salt consumption in Nigeria. Speaking at her investiture ceremony as Policy Champion for Salt Target Regulations, Ibrahim stressed the importance of public education and policy intervention to combat cardiovascular diseases, which place a significant […]

< 1 mn read The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that flooding has displaced at least 3,633 individuals from five communities in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The affected areas include Fadan Tsoho, Zonzon, Zangon Kataf, Unguwan Wakili, and Zonkwa. The flood, which occurred on August 25, has caused significant damage, with many houses […]

< 1 mn read Edo State has confirmed a single case of Mpox out of 11 suspected cases reported between January and August 2024. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the Edo State Ministry of Health, shared that the confirmed case was among three suspected cases identified in August. The confirmed patient, from Esan West Local Government […]

< 1 mn read Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Cement, has explained how his company’s effort to cut cement prices to ₦3,500 per bag was undermined by dealers. Speaking at the 8th Annual General Meeting, Rabiu detailed that many dealers exploited the price reduction by inflating prices to ₦7,000 or ₦8,000 per bag, despite purchasing the cement from BUA […]

< 1 mn read Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to command a United States Navy warship. His promotion to Captain is a significant milestone in a distinguished 20-year career with the US Navy. Previously, Ndukwe commanded the USS Halsey (DDG-97), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, from 2021. This role marked him […]

< 1 mn read Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has revealed a significant connection with Offa, Nigeria, which he now considers his second home. Speaking at a recent public event, Mahama shared that his Nigerian stepmother, who hails from Offa in Kwara State, raised him. During a period of exile due to a coup in Ghana, Mahama lived […]

< 1 mn read Desertification has driven several communities in the Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe to abandon their ancestral lands. The advancing sand dunes have overrun lands and homes, making these areas uninhabitable for both people and animals. Alhaji Baba Aji, Executive Chairman of Yusufari Local Government Council, reported that the dunes have forced many residents to […]

< 1 mn read On Friday, the Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan (UI) rejected the recent increase in school fees approved by the institution’s governing council. The students organized an overnight protest from 10:20 pm to 2 am to demonstrate their discontent. Union leaders, including President Bolaji Aweda, Vice-President Bolutife Aboderin, and Secretary Daniel Elemide, issued a […]

< 1 mn read The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has selected 50 local chefs to participate in the inaugural Eko Flavours Competition. Abiola Olusanya, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, announced on Thursday that over 150 applications were initially submitted. Out of these, 70 applications were shortlisted based on one-minute videos, […]