The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi said the cholera death toll has risen to 24. Abayomi disclosed this in a post on his Instagram handle on Friday. …
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Lagos hosts African forum on air pollution
The air quality stakeholders in Africa will convene in Lagos for a five-day CLEAN-Air forum to discuss the pressing issue of air pollution in the continent. The forum is expected …
Read More »Army arrests two kidnappers in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested two kidnappers known for their involvement in a string of high-profile abductions in the northern region. Intelligence sources told …
Read More »Bandits shoot two dead in Taraba
Two persons have again been killed by yet-to-be-identified suspected bandits in Chinkai village of Wukari local government council of Taraba State. The killings, which occurred on Wednesday, according to our …
Read More »Abiodun mourns Ogun monarch, Ogunleye
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has described the late Towulade of Akinale, Oba Femi Ogunleye, as a great leader who lived an eventful life and put his community on …
Read More »Cholera outbreak: A’Ibom Govt. sets precautionary measures
Akwa Ibom Government says it has initiated precautionary measures to prevent outbreak of cholera in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Augustine Umoh, disclosed this in an interview …
Read More »Police arrest suspect who stabbed man to death in Abuja
Stab The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested one Tijani Uzairu in connection with the murder of a mechanic known as Chukwu Chukwudi at the Kugbo mechanic village …
Read More »JUST IN: Ex-Italy footballer Roberto Baggio hospitalised after robbery attack
Italian football legend Roberto Baggio has been hospitalised after being attacked by armed robbers who stormed his home. The intruders locked his family up while they watched last night’s Euro …
Read More »FG trains 60 health workers on maternal, infant nutrition
The Federal Government has commenced training no fewer than 60 health workers on nutrition to enhance optimal maternal, infant and young child nutrition communication. Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi, Director and Head …
Read More »Ondo LCDAs: Govt will protect citizens’ interest, says commissioner
The Ondo State Government has said necessary legal action will be taken on the judgment nullifying the creation of the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The …
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