The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, FMOH, has begun the 2024 Verbal And Social Autopsy (VASA) study in Ogun State. The NPC Federal Commissioner from the state, Fasuwa Johnson, said the survey slated to run from 4th November to 15th of December 2024 is to unravel the causes of under-five and maternal deaths in Ogun communities. Johnson, who spoke during the flag-off ceremony held on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024 at the National Secretariat in Abeokuta, explained that the findings would assist the government in understanding and making plans to address the social and…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi I II, has said most of the 76 detained and released minors who protested against bad governance, were on the verge of death because of the harsh conditions they were subjected to, if not for the quick response of the President Tinubu who ordered for their immediate released. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi who was speaking, on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024 at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, Kano, where the 76 released protesters were kept, said, “We really appreciate and thank President Tinubu who saved the lives of these boys. “It is disheartening that the boys…
Our attention has been drawn to a publication in the media regarding to the pending litigation between the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and Heyden Petroleum Limited. We hereby notify the general public that AMCON and Heyden Petroleum Limited have settled all issues between them amicably, and Heyden Petroleum Limited has demonstrated commitment to meeting their obligations and has been making payments accordingly. Given this latest development, AMCON has formally discontinued its pending litigation against Heyden Petroleum Limited, particularly Suit No. FHC/AMC/67/2024. As a responsible debt recovery agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, it is not the practice…
A Japan-based company, Kawasho Foods Trade Corporation and JFE Shoji Corporation, on Wednesday, 6 , 2024 November donated educational materials to 10 public basic schools in Oyo State. The materials, which included 11,000 exercise books, 360 desks, and benches, as well as 150 cartons of canned food products, were distributed among some selected primary schools across the three senatorial districts of the state. Speaking at the official presentation of the educational materials in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran commended the company for its support towards the state government’s efforts at…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has seek the assistance of global development partners for its North East Stabilization and Development Master Plan. The Commission made available the Master Plan to global development partners at the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) headquarters at N’Djamena, Chad This Master Plan is a framework of the NEDC to accelerate the regional recovery effort as it steps up sustainable implementation of programmes based on the needs of the six states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe that constitute the North East region. The plan is in addition to humanitarian interventions and disaster…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has expressed commitment to strengthening economic ties with the Republic of Chad in a bid to revive trade and socio-economic activities disrupted by the Boko Haram insurgency. The governor made the commitment while hosting a Chadian delegation led by General Abdulkarim Idris Derby Itno, who visited to express sympathy over the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri. During the visit, Zulum announced plans for a reciprocal visit to Chad to meet with President Mahamat Idris Derby Itno to discuss regional economic and trade issues. He said: “I will soon pay a visit to Chad to…
Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr Hammeed Adekunle Makama, CON, Tegbosun III, has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, the Ilobu community in Osun State as well as the family of Chief Of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja who died on late Tuesday, 5 November, 2024. Olowu in a statement issued by his media office, urged the Army not to be despair, but to see the death of the Army Chief as a resolve to defeat the insurgence and other associated vices plaguing Nigeria. According to the monarch, this is the only benefiting tribute as…
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the level of progress and achievements being made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) under the Chairmanship of Zacch Adedeji, promising not withhold any support needed by the agency. The Committee members, who were on oversight visit, held a meeting with FIRS management at the Revenue House in Abuja, on Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 and also toured the agency’s permanent headquarters in the Central Business District currently under construction. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS chairman, Dare Adekanmbi, said the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the family of the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja. The First Lady who was accompanied by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; and the Wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu; was receive by the Wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Mrs Oghogho Musa, reports TheGazelleNews.com. The First Lady and her entourage later prayed for the family. While comforting the wife, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja and the children, Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that the Lord only can…
Gunmen on Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 abducted Rev Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo Community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. According to church authorities, Azubuike was abducted on the night of Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 along the Ayayi community when he was returning from an assignment. The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, which confirmed the development in a statement, solicited prayers for the priest’s safety and swift return to his parish. The statement signed by the Chancellor/Secretary of the diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Princewill Iwuanyanwu, “I am directed to inform you…