As the death toll from the latest cholera outbreak hits 40, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says the country does not have enough vaccines. According to the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris, Nigeria has placed an order for more cholera vaccines from donor agencies, even though the date of delivery is still unknown. The NCDC boss stressed the need for the country to embrace the use of vaccines and other preventive measures to curb the spread of the acute diarrheal infection. Cholera is a food and water-borne disease caused by…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged President Bola Tinubu to sign and implement the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, adhering to the collective bargaining principles outlined in the International Labour Organization Convention. Professor Adelaja Odukoya, the coordinator of ASUU’s Lagos zone, made this appeal during a press conference at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, on Friday. ASUU emphasised that President Tinubu’s prompt action could prevent the imminent collapse of Nigeria’s public universities and avert another round of industrial action by lecturers due to the current unfavourable conditions of service. Professor Odukoya highlighted the need for direct…
Austin Okai, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, has accused former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello of evading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by hiding in the Kogi State Government House. Bello was declared wanted by the EFCC in April after failing to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on charges of alleged N84 billion in money laundering. The EFCC had urged anyone with information about Bello’s whereabouts to report to the commission or the nearest police station. In a…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have increased by 5 percent to $33.58 billion over the past two months, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released on June 19, 2024. The current figure represents a $1.47 billion increase from the $32.11 billion recorded on April 19, 2024. This growth aligns with the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) recent commitment to boosting the country’s external reserves. During its 295th meeting, the MPC noted the marginal increase in external reserve balance between March and April 2024 and encouraged the CBN to maintain its focus on reserve accretion. Contributing to…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has seized 40 vehicles in a targeted operation against illegal garages and road obstructions in key areas of Lagos. The operation, conducted on Friday, June 21, resulted in the impoundment of 25 commercial and 15 private vehicles in Oyingbo, Ijora, and Idumota. LASTMA officials, led by Kayode Odunuga and under the guidance of Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, carried out the enforcement action. The operation aimed to address persistent traffic congestion issues caused by unauthorised parking and makeshift garages in these areas. Sola Giwa emphasised the importance of…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent comments that appeared to downplay Nigeria’s struggles by comparing them to those of other countries. During a meeting with a delegation from the National Assembly who visited to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, President Tinubu remarked, “Yes, there is poverty; there is suffering in the land. We are not the only people facing such, but we must face our challenges.” Obi responded to Tinubu’s statement on X.com on Friday, urging Nigerian leaders to move beyond merely acknowledging the country’s myriad challenges and instead provide concrete solutions. He highlighted Nigeria’s severe issues…
Daniel Bwala has suggested that the meeting between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and First Lady Remi Tinubu will cause distress to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate On Monday, Obasanjo paid a Sallah homage visit to Remi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu. This meeting follows a recent incident where Obasanjo was seen wearing a cap bearing Tinubu’s insignia. The encounter has raised eyebrows, given that Obasanjo and President Tinubu belong to different political camps, despite both hailing from the Southwest. During the 2023 presidential election, Obasanjo had publicly supported Obi, even after Tinubu and some Afenifere leaders…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State has issued a strike warning, citing poor working conditions for health practitioners in the state. Dr. Kunle Ashimi, the NMA state chairman, made this announcement during a press conference at Doctors’ House in Abeokuta on Thursday. The association gave the state government a 21-day ultimatum on June 7, 2024, set to expire on June 27, 2024. Dr. Ashimi emphasised that unless immediate action is taken to address their concerns, industrial harmony cannot be guaranteed after this date. Despite ongoing discussions with government officials, the NMA reports that no official commitments have been…
The Kano State Government has mandated the demolition of the palace of Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, to facilitate its renovation. Haruna Dederi, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, announced that this move aims to allow for extensive reconstruction and refurbishment of the palace. He also revealed that the Commissioner of Police has been instructed to relocate Bayero from his current residence at the Nasarawa GRA mini palace. In a press conference, Dederi confirmed that the government has finalized plans for the comprehensive reconstruction and renovation of the property, which includes the immediate demolition and rebuilding…
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide (APC, Odeda), highlighted the legislative accomplishments of the 10th Assembly during a special plenary session held at the assembly complex in Abeokuta. The event commemorated the first anniversary of the assembly’s inauguration. Speaker Elemide announced that since its inception on June 20, 2023, the 10th Assembly has successfully passed 24 motions into resolutions and enacted seven bills into law. He also mentioned that seven additional bills are currently in various stages of the legislative process. “The bills we have passed are crucial to the day-to-day operations of the state…
The Federal High Court in Kano has nullified all actions taken by the Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. The decision impacts the recent political upheaval initiated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which included the dethronement of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano. The controversy began when the Kano House of Assembly repealed the law, leading Governor Yusuf to dethrone Emir Bayero and reverse the creation of four new emirates—Bichi, Rano, Karaye, and Gaya—established by his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Additionally, the governor re-appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was dethroned by Ganduje in…
A Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its ruling on the validity of the recently passed Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024 until 2pm today. The judgment was initially scheduled for 12pm but was shifted before midday by the court clerk. The court will also address a motion for a stay of proceedings filed by the counsel representing the Kano State Government, which is a respondent in the suit challenging the legality of the new law. The controversial law, signed by Governor Abba Yusuf on May 23 after being passed by the State House of Assembly, was used to…