‘195,000 cases, over 1,900 deaths’ – WHO announces global resurgence of cholera
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start of this year.
Net forex inflow into economy falls 39% to $2.37bn
Net foreign exchange inflow into the economy fell by 39 per cent Month-on-Month, MoM, to $2.37 billion in January from $3.91 billion in December 2024.
Another ABUAD graduate admitted for PhD without a Master’s degree
A graduate of the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Cynthia Falegan, has been offered admission to pursue her Ph.D in Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo, UT, Ohio, in the United States of America, USA, without a Master’s Degree. In a statement by ABUAD’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Femi Olofintila stated that in […]
Cholera: Death toll hits 21 in Lagos, 401 cases recorded
Following the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the country, at least 21 persons have been confirmed dead in Lagos State, with 401 suspected cases reported to the state Ministry of Health, with an increasing number of severe gastroenteritis cases across multiple local government areas, LGAs, in the state.
Two firms partner to deliver media support to Women in Technology Summit, Awards
Rayvolution Creative Technology Consulting Company (Rayvolution Media), led by Gift Edah, and Womenovate, founded by Motunrayo Opayinka, are proud to announce their partnership to deliver Media Support to the Women in Technology Summit and Awards in Abuja, Nigeria billed to hold today June 21, 2024.
Scientists seek more investment in R&D to fight poverty
Leading scientists in the country have called on the federal government to prioritize research and development, R&D, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM, education to address poverty in the nation.
Tension as ‘unknown’ soldier stabs man to death in Abuja
One of Abuja’s largest mechanic villages popularly called “Kugbo Mechanic” located on the Abuja -Keffi Expressway was, yesterday thrown into confusion, following reports that a yet-to-be identified soldier allegedly stabbed an auto electrician to death.
Edo election: Govt, group bicker over alleged use of councils’ funds for campaigns
A pressure group, Edo People’s Advocacy Organisation of Nigeria, has accused the Governor Godwin Obaseki Administration of funding the Asue Ighodalo election campaign with local councils’ funds and called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to do a forensic audit of the councils’ finances to unravel the alleged fraud.
Edo Guber: APC promises autonomy to local government areas
Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dennis Idahosa has said that if elected, the administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo would grant full autonomy to local councils. Idahosa made this promise while speaking to APC members in Ward 5 and Ward 6, Egor Local Government Area, as he joined the council leaders of […]
FG, AHF, stakeholders call for intensified action on CSE
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Federal Government, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AHF, Nigeria and other stakeholders have called for delibrate action to intensify Comprehensive Sexuality Education, CSE, to protect young persons from Sexually Transmitted Infections, STIs. They stressed that the move will also check unplanned pregnancies and enhance health outcomes. They made the call yesterday at […]
N423bn indictment: Protesters march in Kaduna, want EFCC’s probe of El-Rufai
Protesters yesterday stormed the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, calling on Governor Uba Sani to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other relevant security agencies to prosecute former Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai over his indictment of over N423 billion.
