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Akeredolu’s Burial to Hold February 23
The burial ceremony for the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is scheduled to take place on February 23, as revealed in an announcement made by his eldest son, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Monday. Governor Akeredolu passed away on December 27, 2023, after a prolonged illness at a German hospital. The statement further outlined that the burial rites…
Wike Laments Bad Economy Under Tinubu, Says Poverty Worsening Insecurity
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said that Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively engaged in enhancing the country’s economy to tackle poverty, a key contributor to insecurity. Wike, speaking during a media session in Abuja on Monday, emphasized the interdependence of poverty and the economy, drawing a parallel with the link between poverty and criminal activities….
Economic Crisis, Unemployment, Insecurity Behind Mental Illnesses in Nigeria—Psychiatrists
Experienced mental health professionals have warned that the prevailing economic crisis in the country is likely to exacerbate the incidence of mental illnesses. Presently, an estimated 60 million Nigerians are grappling with mental health issues. Despite their reluctance to quantify the expected increase, mental health experts have affirmed that the prevalence of mental illnesses is…
Cameroon Commences World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children
Cameroon has initiated the world’s inaugural routine vaccine program against malaria, aiming to save numerous children’s lives in Africa. The inaugural dose was administered to a baby girl named Daniella at a health facility near Yaoundé, marking a significant step in the fight against the disease that claims 600,000 lives annually in Africa, with children…
Court Rules Rivers N800bn 2024 Budget Illegal
By Stephen Abulogbon The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday declared the N800 billion 2024 budget signed by Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, illegal. The court, through its presiding judge, James Omotosho, nullified the budget, emphasizing that the actions taken by four lawmakers in passing it were deemed null and void. The governor had…
JUST IN: Sylvester Oromoni’s Family Announces Date For Burial Of Son Allegedly Bullied, Tortured To Death At Dowen College, Lagos
The family of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jr., a pupil at Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos State, has declared the burial arrangements for their late son. Sylvester passed away on November 30, 2021, allegedly due to torture inflicted by some senior students at the school who were purportedly trying to initiate him into a cult group….
Fulani Herdsmen Take Over Cross River Community, Indigenes Flee
The village of Nde in Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State, now stands abandoned following the reported deaths of ten individuals, including a baby. Community leaders attribute these killings to the actions of suspected bandits and herdsmen operating in the area. Over the past two months, Nde has faced five attacks by suspected armed…
Lekki Deep Seaport Berths Largest Container Vessel
The largest container vessel, named “Maersk Edirne,” has recently been docked at Lekki Deep Seaport by the Nigerian government, as revealed by the Nigerian Port Authority’s official X account on Sunday. Measuring an overall length of 367 meters and boasting a breadth of 48.2 meters, the vessel has an impressive gross registered tonnage (grt) of…
Explosion Hits Agip Facility in Rivers
A gas pipeline explosion was reported on Wednesday in the Obagi community within the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Fortunately, no casualties were reported from the incident involving a pipeline allegedly owned by the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC). The local government chairman, Vincent Job, confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Saturday,…
Explosion Hits Kidandan, Kaduna, 10 Children Injured
An explosion in Kidandan village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Saturday left at least 10 children injured. The children had been playing with an object they discovered in a nearby bush when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that while the children were examining the object, suspected to be a bomb, it detonated….