On Foreign News The top United Nations court on Friday ordered Israel to halt military operations in Rafah immediately, a landmark ruling likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel more than seven months into the Gaza war. The International Court of Justice also ruled Israel must keep open the […]
News
Nigeria to receive £2.1m looted funds from Bailiwick of Jersey
On Friday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) disclosed that Nigeria is set to receive about £2.1m, corruption proceeds from the Bailiwick of Jersey. Speaking at the sectoral ministerial press briefing in Abuja, Fagbemi, said in line with the cardinal principle of the present […]
Protesters lay siege to Villa, N’Assembly over Sanusi’s reinstatement
Scores of protesters on Friday marched to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa and the National Assembly in protest over Thursday’s reinstatement of Muhammed Sanusi 11 as the 16th Emir of Kano. On Thursday, the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, signed the new Kano Emirate Council Law after the State House […]
4.95 million girls vaccinated against HPV, says minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, said about 4.95 million girls aged nine to 14 have been vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus in the first phase of the vaccination across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Pate said this on Friday in Abuja at […]
Lookman Ends Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Run To Give Atalanta First European Cup Title.
Ademola Lookman was the night’s hero as his three goals ended Bayern Leverkusen’s fairy-tale unbeaten run to secure Atalanta’s first European Cup title. Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final for 49 years to secure Atalanta’s first-ever continental trophy. The side from Bergamo have […]
We will begin N30,000 minimum wage payment in June – Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced that his government will begin paying the minimum wage starting next month. The governor announced this on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of the labour unions in Zamfara State. A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala […]
Police Officer Killed As Market Clearance Operation Turns Ugly In Jos
An officer with the Nigeria Police Force has been confirmed dead with five other persons injured in a melee that ensued during a clearance operation of street traders at the Jos terminus market in Plateau State, on Wednesday. Reports suggest that the joint task force comprising of personnel from the […]
Kano Assembly Passes Bill Dissolving Five Emirate Councils Created By Ganduje
The Kano State House of Assembly has officially passed a bill dissolving all five emirate councils in the state. This decision followed deliberations on the floor of the house during a plenary session held on Thursday. The significant move came as the Kano State Emirate Council Amendment Bill was considered […]
Anambra State Lunches Technology To Eradicate Quackery In Healthcare
Anambra State Lunches Technology To Eradicate Quackery In Healthcare In a major development aimed at improving healthcare delivery, the Anambra State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has launched the State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Unit along with its advanced e-platform. This initiative is designed to facilitate […]
ANAMBRA GOVT LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY TO END QUACKERY IN HEALTH SYSTEM
In a major development aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the state, the Anambra State Government in collaboration with the World Health Organization has launched the State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Unit along with its advanced e-platform. This initiative is designed to facilitate real-time registration, renewal, and regulation of […]