The impact of U-VOL Foundation, a United States based international healthcare relief non-profit organisation, in development of healthcare in the country has been commended by the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Thursday signed by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NIDCOM, applauded the U-VOL Foundation for completing their Second Maternal Health Training Session at St. Charles Hospital and Maternity, Adoka, Benue State, Nigeria. Dabiri-Erewa stated that the U-VOL Foundation has truly justified the National Diaspora Merit Award bestowed on the Foundation last July 2024, during the…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has launched the construction of 100 houses in Azare, the headquarters of Hawul local government area of the state. The project, which is part of the 600 housing scheme for teachers in 5 local government areas flagged off on Tuesday, is aimed at reducing the housing deficit faced by teachers across the state. During his visit to Hawul, Governor Zulum also inspected two other ongoing projects, including the permanent site for the newly established National Orthopedic Hospital, Azare, which was donated to the federal government by Borno State government, and the construction site for…
The Republic of Korea’s ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu has disclosed that bilateral trade between Nigeria and Korea increased by 38.6 per cent in 2024, reaching over $2.2 billion. Pankyu disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a press briefing to mark the 45 years anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries. The envoy, who arrived Nigeria a year ago in the role, said that since his arrival, the relationship between Korea and Nigeria had grown significantly. Pankyu, while disclosing that Nigeria is now Korea’s most important trade partner in Africa, noted that his country has not stopped working…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the vision of his administration is taking shape with urban renewal initiatives across major towns in the state. Abiodun, who disclosed this when he visited ongoing construction at the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA), Abeokuta, said housing projects initiated by his administration had added lustre and beauty to all major cities across the state. He said the housing initiatives in Kobape, Iperu, Ijebu Ode and Ilaro had transformed the areas and they are, consequently, now being referred to as smart cities. The governor spoke on the urban renewal schemes of his…
MTN in partnership with the Lagos State Government has launched ‘MyLagosApp’ a digital platform set to transform urban living in Lagos. This innovative mobile application is a comprehensive hub for city dwellers and visitors, offering real-time updates on events, entertainment, hospitality, transport services and government-related payments. The launch event which held in Lagos on Thursday, 13 March, 2025, welcomed the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the special guest of honour, reinforcing the government’s commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced city management and connectivity. Speaking on the significance of the…
A middle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, 12 March, 2025 dragged three neighbours before a Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, presided over by Judge Kabir Muhammad for allegedly calling her a prostitute. The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status. “They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court. She further alleged that the defendants harass her 9-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play. “We have tried to settle the matter at…
A pregnant woman, Safiya Wada, on Wednesday,12 March, 2025 dragged her co-wife, Izzatu Ado before a Shari’a Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna for calling her names. The complainant told the court that Ado also curses her. ‘’She told me that I was carrying a load that would make me suffer,” she told the court. The defendant denied the accusation. The Judge, Malam Kabir Muhammad, ordered the police to investigate the matter. He admitted the defendant to bail on the condition that the husband stands as a surety. He adjourned the matter until 24 March, 2025 Source NAN
The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, on Thursday, 13 March, 2025 held a closed door meeting is currently meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed The purpose of the meeting holding at the Ramat House in Bauchi has not yet been disclosed as at the time of filing in this report. Obi was received at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport by the Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Auwal Mohammed Jatau, around 10 am. It was gathered that Obi and Governor Mohammed are expected to speak with journalists after the meeting. The meeting between…
The House of Representatives on Thursday, 13 March, 2025 considered and adopted the four Tax Reform Bills. The Bills were adopted after a clause-by-clause consideration and approval at the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen. With the consideration and adoption, the bills are now set to be passed for third reading at the next legislative day. Daily Trust reports that most of the contentious clauses that raised tension were addressed by the committee that handled the reports, thus, making the consideration and adoption of the reports seamless. Key among the clauses considered and adopted include VAT…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has received an invitation to visit the South American nation, Brazil. An invitation to visit Brazil was extended to Tinubu by his counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday, 12 March, 2025 Delivering the invite to Tinubu, Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mauro Viera told the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar that the invitation is part of efforts to deepen diplomatic relations between Brazil and Nigeria. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja, Viera, who led the Brazilian team to Nigeria said they hope to engage in high-level talks with officials in the country.…