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In its bid to safeguard public health and food security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Administration (FCTA) will soon commence a comprehensive hepatitis screening of food vendors and handlers, especially those working in restaurants, markets, bakeries, canteens. The initiative was aimed at preventing hepatitis and other foodborne diseases, thereby protecting public health […]
Northern leaders, stakeholders, and civil society actors have declared strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing commendable progress on electoral promises in security, infrastructure, and economic reforms. This was contained in a communiqué signed by the Director General of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), Engr. Abubakar Gambo Umar at the end of […]
A violent clash between Fulani and Gwari residents in Gurfata Village of Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has left one person dead, scores injured, with many villagers rendered homeless after 31 houses were set ablaze. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly stemmed from a dispute over access to a farmland […]
Nollywood actor, Don Richard who is known for his dare-devil roles in Yoruba movies is down with kidney disease. The actor opened up about his ongoing battle with kidney disease, lamenting that condition has not only left him in poor health, but also caused significant financial strain. Speaking in an interview with actress and host […]
The Kwara State government on Wednesday evacuated 94 beggars from the streets of Ilorin, the state capital. The government said the beggars will be prosecuted and repatriated after proper profiling. According to the state government, the evacuation and planned repatriation of the street beggars comprising 43 females and 51 males, was coordinated by the Commissioner […]
The Christ’s Outreach on Disabilities (CODISA) Foundation has partnered Google to train over 30 visually-impaired students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Android devices. CODISA Leader, Prince Olaoluwa Awojoodu said the training was informed by the need to assist visually- impaired individuals to be independent and improve […]
No fewer than eight buildings have collapsed, graveyard submerged and residents displaced after three hours of heavy downpour on Wednesday, in Maiduguri and environs in Borno State. Many areas like Bulumkutu, Damboa, Moduganari in Maiduguri, the state capital were heavily flooded after the downpour, while a graveyard in Jajeri in Jere local government area of […]
Popular Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia known popularly as Tubaba has married his new lover, Natasha Osawaru in a private wedding ceremony, in Abuja. The low-key event, according to report, was attended by close family members, with videos circulating online showing the couple posing with their traditional wedding cake. Recall that this development comes months after […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Ministry of Education have agreed on a compulsory drug integrity test for students of tertiary institutions and the review of current secondary school curriculum to include drug education. These were part of the agreement reached between the organisations when the NDLEA chairman/chief executive, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed […]
Patients in Bayelsa State were stranded on Wednesday as public hospitals discharged patients following a nationwide seven-day warning strike embarked upon by nurses. The strike which was ordered by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), led to the shutdown of services in most public hospitals, with union leaders ensuring strict compliance. A […]
