Official links 60% of malaria cases to environmental factors
Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode, the Director of Public Health at the Kwara Ministry of Health, has said that about 60 per cent of malaria cases are linked to environmental factors. He said this on Tuesday in Ilorin at the Kwara State Malaria Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Quarterly Meeting and inauguration of the Malaria […]
Tinubu swears in revenue mobilization, population commission commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, administered the Oath of Office to eight Federal Commissioners, two for the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and six for the National Population Commission (NPC). The two RMAFC Commissioners are Hajiya Amina Ibrahim Gamawa and Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad. The six National Population Commission members are: Nasiru […]
Tinubu lauds veteran journalist, administrator Tunji Bello at 65
President bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised journalist and administrator Tunji Bello who turns 65 on July 1. In a personally signed tribute, the president describes him as a “dependable friend, brother and long-standing ally in the progressive movement.” He remembered their days as members in the progressive movement for the country. He lauded him […]
LIFE CHALLENGES No. 3: BETRAYAL
By Toyin Falola Strangers do not forge the bitterest knife. It sleeps inside the cloth of a familiar shoulder. Ẹni tí mo pè ní ọ̀rẹ́, Ní ó kó iná sí ilé mi. (The one I called a friend. brings fire into my house.) Who fears the leopard? Yet embraces the hyena? Who locks […]
Silent killers on our shelves: Why Nigeria needs nutrient profile models
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele A mother walks into a store to buy a healthy snack for her child. The shelves are stocked with snacks, chocolates, and drinks, all featuring brightly coloured packaging adorned with child-friendly cartoon characters. She picks an item that displays bold nutrition claims, such as “fortified with brain-boosting vitamins for growth […]
State police will strengthen federalism, improve policing, says Magaji
Former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, says creating state police will strengthen federalism and improve Nigeria’s security architecture. Magaji, a lawyer and human rights activist, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while sharing his views on the proposed […]
Lagos to sustain global opportunities for youths, unveils Singapore study tour
The Lagos State Government has said it will continue providing opportunities for youths to thrive globally through leadership development and international exposure initiatives. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, said this at a media briefing on Monday at the ministry’s conference hall in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Nigeria, others renew push to end GBV through male champions
Nigeria and other West African countries have renewed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering male champions and traditional and religious leaders to transform harmful social norms and advance gender equality. The renewed commitment was made at the close-out high-level convening of the Leadership, Engagement, Action and Prevention (LEAP) Project, a Ford […]
Court jails man for stealing items worth N4.7m
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Monday, sentenced 27-year-old Mohammed Bello, to one year imprisonment for stealing items worth N4.7 million. He was arraigned on May 20 on a three -count charge of conspiracy, unlawful breaking and stealing. He pleaded guilty to the three -count charge. Delivering the judgment, Magistrate Oluwaferanmi Raji sentenced Bello […]
Azaiki named Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Ritman University
Foundation lauds appointment Prof Stephen Sinikiem Azaiki has been named the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Third Governing Council of Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, by the Founder and Visitor of the University, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien. Reacting to the appointment, the Azaiki Foundation said the appointment was a fitting recognition of […]
