Nigeria Allocates N8 Billion Annually for Vaccine Imports from the USA and Europe – WAPCMLS
Nigeria faces a significant challenge in its healthcare system, as it spends approximately N8 billion annually on importing vaccines from various countries, including the USA and Europe. This staggering amount was revealed by Dr. Godswill Okara, the General Secretary of the West Africa Post Graduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS), during the 4th induction […]
Deadline Set for Sacked Ministers’ Handover; Directives Issued for Merged Ministries
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has announced that all sacked ministers must complete their handover processes by Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This announcement comes as the government works on merging and winding down several ministries. In a recent statement from Abuja, Akume explained that his office is collaborating with the […]
New Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Visits Senator Simon Lalong
On Wednesday, October 23, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, visited Senator Simon Bako Lalong. This visit is seen as a gesture of thanks from Yilwatda to Lalong for his support. Senator Lalong recently stepped down from his role as the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Productivity […]
Benue Governor Suspends Attorney General Over EFCC Legality Challenge
In a significant political move, Benue State Governor Rev. Hyacinth Alia has suspended the state’s Attorney General, Fidelis Mnyim. This decision comes after Mnyim participated in a lawsuit that challenges the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Mnyim joined forces with […]
58% of Nigerian Households Connected to the National Grid, Says NBS
A recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that 58% of households in Nigeria are connected to the national power grid. This information comes from the “Nigeria Residential Energy Demand Side Survey (NREDSS) 2024,” which was unveiled in Abuja. The survey involved 8,100 households from both urban and rural areas in nine […]
Saudi Arabia Executes Seven People in One Day for Drug Trafficking and Murder
On October 23, 2023, Saudi Arabia executed seven individuals in a single day, including five for drug trafficking. The news was reported by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This recent action has increased the total number of executions in the kingdom to 236 for the year.Among those executed for drug-related crimes were four Yemeni […]
Troops Arrest Three Suspects in Crackdown on Kidnapping Syndicate in Taraba
In a decisive operation to combat crime, troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) successfully dismantled a notorious kidnapping gang in Taraba State. This gang had been terrorizing the residents of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas. The operation began on October 22, 2024, when […]
Minister of Finance Edun Announces Plans to Increase VAT on Luxury Goods to 15%
The Nigerian government, led by Finance Minister Wale Edun, has announced plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) on luxury goods to 15%. This change is part of a new bill currently being reviewed by the National Assembly. Edun explained that while luxury items will face this tax hike, essential goods needed by low-income […]
Concerns Raised by NACA, Y+ Global, and UNAIDS About Healthcare Gaps and Stigma Facing Children with HIV
The fight against HIV/AIDS has made significant strides over the years, yet challenges remain, particularly for women and children living with the virus. Recently, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global), and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) […]
Osun APC and PDP Clash Over Government Directive on Olaiya Flyover Safety Issues
The recent directive from Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has caused a heated debate between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Adeleke has banned heavy-duty trucks from using the Olaiya Flyover due to safety concerns raised by technical reports and motorists. This decision was announced by the governor’s spokesperson, […]