The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said it has resolved the tight supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in some areas across the country, attributing the issue to logistics problems that have now been addressed. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye emphasised this in a statement issued in Abuja. Soneye also reassured the public…
President Bola Tinubu, and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, has met at The Catshuis in The Hague to strengthen economic relations and seek out opportunities for collaboration. They discussed the potential of utilizing Nigeria’s abundant resources and young population to promote long-lasting economic development. A statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser…
A High Court sitting in Apo Abuja has ordered the arrest of the former Director General (DG) of the National Institution of Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Aisha Hamalai This is confirmed and signed in a statement by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) spokesperson, Mr. Demola Bakare on Thursday in…
USAID/Nigeria mission director, Melissa Jones, announced that over 180 million Nigerians are now protected from malaria due to the procurement and distribution of 90 million insecticide-treated bed nets. Jones made this revelation during the 2024 World Malaria Day press briefing in Abuja, with the theme: ‘Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World’….
The Coordinating Minister of health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, emphasised the significance of hypertension as a public health issue during a meeting with the Nigerian Hypertension Society in Abuja. Pate highlighted the need for increased awareness and prevention efforts, stating, “Hypertension is preventable and treatable; and we urge Nigerians to imbibe preventative measures…
The son of the late Distinguished Senator Ayogu Eze, Kenechukwu Ayogu Eze has said his father who died on Wednesday, April 24, took his last breath in the presence of family members, in a hospital in Abuja. The son said in a statement made available to Africa Health Report AHR, in Abuja on Thursday, “he…
Former Senate Committee Chairman on Information and Media, Senator Ayogu Eze, who represented Enugu North Senatorial Zone is dead. The Senator who was in the National Assembly between 2007 and 2015, died on Thursday in an Abuja hospital at the age of 66 after suffering from an undisclosed illness. For the eight years he spent…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for Collaboration with armed forces and para-military agencies to fight corruption. This was confirmed in a statement by Mr. Demola Bakare, the ICPC spokesperson on Wednesday. The call was made by the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu at the opening of a 3…
119 prisoners broke out from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State following a rainstorm that caused damage to part of the facility on Wednesday. A severe thunderstorm on the night of Wednesday, April 24, 2024 caused extensive damage to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, and nearby structures. Portions…
Fides Et Ratio Academy has proposed a shift in Nigeria’s education system towards prioritising skills development over mere certificates. Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, (CEO), Paul Chukwuma emphasised the need for a change, stating, “The educational system we were introduced to is deficient in the key essential elements that every human being should…
