Diphtheria: 6 states record 600 deaths, over 14,000 cases since outbreak – NPHCDA
Six states have recorded 600 deaths and more than 14,000 cases of diphtheria since the outbreak of the disease in the country, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA,has said.
Diri, Adeleke, Ijaw elders eulogies Bayelsa first civilian governor, DSP Alamieyeseigha
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, his Osun state counterpart, Governor, Ademola Adeleke, first Military Governor of old Rivers State, King Diete Spiff and other Ijaw elders have poured encomiums on the first civilian governor of Bayelsa State, late Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.
Obasanjo to African leaders: Find home-grown solutions to continent’s problems
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, charged African leaders to find home-grown solutions to the myriad of problems confronting the continent.
Cost of treatment hampering management of sickle cell disease – Stakeholders
“Money is challenging for the warriors and non-warriors in the management of sickle cell disease”
Ondo dep gov’s impeachment stalled as CJ cites court order
Ondo State Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, yesterday, declined to set up a panel to probe the allegation of gross misconduct against the embattled Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, citing a court order.
Motorists alarmed as potholes litter Third Mainland Bridge
THE deplorable condition of the Third Mainland Bridge, in Lagos State, has become a source of concern, as motorists, who ply the ever-busy bridge connecting Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island, are alarmed by the presence of large potholes that have taken over almost the entire length of the bridge on both sides.
Tinubu removes NCC Boss, Danbatta in sudden shake-up of agencies
President Bola Tinubu yesterday removed the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC and named Aminu Maida in his stead.
Don’t insist on police report before saving lives, Health Minister, Pate warns hospitals
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, yesterday warned hospitals in the country to prioritise saving lives above any other thing.
FG expresses optimism over ExxonMobil, Eni oil deals, woos investors
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, expressed optimism over the successful conclusion of ExxonMobil and Eni assets sale to Seplat Energies and Oando Plc in Nigeria.
Femi Adesina, Anaba, others advocate ethical journalism
Critical stakeholders in the media space, including former Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Femi Adesina, and president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Mr. Eze Anaba, yesterday, called on the media professionals in Nigeria to uphold the codes and ethics of the journalism profession.
Petrol Scarcity: Marketers blame empty depots, bad roads
…Filling stations hike pump price to N625/litre By Obas Esiedesa Marketers have blamed dry depots, bad roads and high cost of diesel for the on-going petrol scarcity across major cities in the country. Checks around Abuja, yesterday, showed that most major marketers opened for business have hiked their pump price from N615 to N625 per […]
