The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is targeting more than 288,000 girls for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine against Cervical Cancer in Kogi beginning May 27. Mr Mohammed Bala, the Technical Assistant on HPV Introduction, John Snow Incorporated (JSI), made the disclosure in an interview in Lokoja on Saturday. Bala explained that on May 27, NPHCDA and John Snow Incorporated (JSI) through the HPV Vaccine Acceleration Programme Partners Initiative (HAPPI) project, would be there to provide the needed technical support. He said that the week-long programme is targeting girls between the ages of nine and 14 years,…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
A landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote Enga Province has left more than 100 people feared dead, according to local officials. The disaster struck early Friday morning, burying the village of Yambali under boulders, trees, and debris. Rescue efforts are currently underway, but the ongoing instability of the landslide area is hampering progress. The landslide occurred around 3 a.m., approximately 600 kilometers northwest of the capital, Port Moresby. Residents from nearby areas reported that a mountainside collapse buried significant portions of the community, isolating it completely. Serhan Aktoprak, the chief of the International Organization for Migration’s mission in Papua New…
The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has received 305 memoranda and 112 bills. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu disclosed this development, marking a critical step in addressing the nation’s legislative and governance challenges. Senate President Godswill Akpabio affirmed the 10th National Assembly’s commitment to creating a constitution that meets Nigerians’ collective needs. Speaking at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio urged lawmakers to diligently review all bills and proposals, ensuring they reflect the diverse perspectives of the Nigerian populace. Akpabio emphasized that the new constitution would establish a framework for a united and prosperous…
Turkish Airlines is set to resume the airlift of Nigerian passengers who have been stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos since Tuesday. This development follows the successful intervention of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which brokered peace between the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the airline. The resolution came after NUATE picketed the airline, disrupting operations due to the dismissal of seven Turkish Airlines staff accused of ticket racketeering amounting to $600,000. The airline alleged that the union might be siding with the dismissed workers, who were found guilty of corrupt practices by…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest judicial body of the United Nations, has issued a ruling demanding Israel immediately cease its military operations in Rafah. This ruling comes over seven months into the ongoing Gaza conflict and is expected to significantly increase international pressure on Israel. Announced on Friday, the ICJ’s order specifies that Israel must “immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part,” as reported by…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down Jaff Foods Limited, a rice factory in Niger State, due to unhygienic processing methods. During a routine inspection, the Director of NAFDAC’s North Central Zone, Shaba Mohammed, identified significant lapses in the factory’s production environment, which failed to meet good manufacturing practices. Although Jaff Foods Limited holds a registration with NAFDAC, the inspection revealed that the facility’s production environment was unsanitary. “The rice processing facility has been sealed and given compliance directives for not adhering to the regulations required for production and certification,” Mohammed stated.…
President Bola Tinubu will officially flag off the Abuja Light Rail, also known as the Abuja Rail Mass Transit System, on Democracy Day, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration confirmed that the ceremony will commence at 1:00 p.m. Originally scheduled for May 27, 2024, the flag-off was rescheduled to coincide with the celebrations marking the first year anniversary of President Tinubu’s administration. Gbenga Ogunleye, the Director of Press in the Office of the FCT Minister, announced the new date in a recent statement. The commencement of commercial operations of the Abuja Light Rail is…
The Nigerian government has raised the enrolment quota for medical, nursing, and other health professional schools from 28,000 to 64,000 annually. This announcement was made by Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, during a sectoral ministerial press briefing marking the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The increase comes as a response to the growing concern over the exodus of health workers, driven by factors such as inadequate equipment, worsening insecurity, poor working conditions, and a subpar salary structure. The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria reported that 1,056 consultants left…
The Trump campaign has urgently called upon the U.S. Secret Service to address what they describe as a “critical flaw” in the security planning for the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee. The convention, set to take place from July 15-18, will draw over 50,000 attendees, including high-profile GOP figures. The Trump campaign’s main contention centers on the current security perimeter, which requires pedestrians to traverse Pere Marquette Park—a potential flashpoint as protesters plan to converge there. In a letter to Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, Todd Steggerda, counsel to the Republican National Committee, emphasized the urgency of extending…
Ambassador Robert Scott, the deputy commander for civil-military engagement at U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), embarked on a tour across Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles from May 11 to May 18, 2024. During his visit, Ambassador Scott engaged in high-level discussions with government officials in the three nations, emphasizing collaborative efforts to tackle maritime security challenges plaguing the West Indian Ocean region. These discussions underscored the importance of regional stability and security, crucial for both African nations and their international partners, particularly in the face of escalating maritime threats. In Port Louis, Mauritius, Ambassador Scott met with key dignitaries including Minister of…
In a recent briefing, Minister of Steel Development Shuaibu Audu shed light on the ongoing challenges facing the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, explaining why the production has not yet commenced despite its near-completion status in 1994. Speaking at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates in Abuja, part of the activities marking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office, Audu stated the difficulty in securing a technical partner whose terms align with the interests of Nigerians. The briefing was attended by prominent figures including the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu; Minister of FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike; Minister of Youth…
Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, has declared his refusal to vacate office on June 16, the scheduled end of his tenure. This defiance comes despite directives from the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, demanding that he step down. In a viral video released on Thursday, Nwanosike directly challenged Governor Fubara, stating his intention to remain in office. He justified his stance by citing a tenure extension granted by state lawmakers under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule. The extension, he claims, is due to the state government’s failure to conduct local government elections. “Let…