Hajj: Medical mission may sanction states with advanced pregnant women
The Nigerian Medical Mission to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 hajj has recommended sanctions on states with high number of advanced pregnant women pilgrims. Dr Usman Galadima, Chief of Operations and Head of the mission, made the recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Makkah on Tuesday. The mission was […]
Donkey dealers demand compensation as Customs hands over seized meat to Quarantine Service
The Donkey Dealers Association of Nigeria is demanding one billion naira compensation from the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) as the NCS hands over seized meat bags to the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the NAQS has since destroyed some 414 sacks of meat, valued at N200 million […]
Area Fada!
By Toyin Falola My life is a long story. People think I am wealthy. They get angry if I don’t give them money when they ask. People think I am powerful. They get angry if I don’t give them the connections they want. Even as I write, I have received requests from people asking me […]
Nigerian Consulate in New York dismisses allegations of maltreatment
The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York has dismissed a tweet by one Dr Deborah Olubamiji that she was talked down on when she and her family visited the consulate to obtain their passports. Olubamiji in a Twitter handle @DrOlubamiji, on June 16 alleged that she was at the Nigeria House with her family […]
NiMet predicts three-day cloudiness, thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Monday till Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted cloudy atmosphere on Monday with patches of clouds over the northern region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba states. The agency forecast thunderstorms over parts […]
Kwara boat tragedy: NIWA begins investigation
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has begun preliminary investigations to unravel the remote cause of the death of over 103 persons in a boat accident at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The Director-General of the agency, Mr George Moghalu, disclosed this while speaking with the journalists in Ilorin on […]
FRSC announces fresh traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a fresh diversion of traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway due to the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction works on the highway. This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, on Monday in Abuja. He said in continuation […]
Economist lauds Tinubu’s new Forex policy
An Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Lagos, Dr Tunde Adeoye, has lauded the Federal Government for eliminating the multiple foreign exchange rates and introducing a unified exchange rate in the country. He said in an Interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ota, Ogun State, that the introduction […]
UNICEF lauds Kaduna’s primary healthcare delivery for women, children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Kaduna State Government for improved primary health care delivery, to improve the health and nutrition well-being of women and children. UNICEF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, made the commendation during a working visit to Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission (PBC) on Thursday. According […]
Kwara tragedy: Boat owners commiserate with affected families, government
The Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria (WABOTAN) says they are saddened by the boat accident which occurred at the Pategi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The National President of WABOTAN, Mr Babatope Fajemirokun, in a statement on Friday in Lagos said that it was unfortunate that over 100 people lost their […]
