Cholera outbreak: Lagos records 401 cases, 21 fatalities
June 20, 2024 The Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi has disclosed that the number of cholera cases has increased to 401 across Lagos, with Lagos Island,…
Ododo Signs Anti-corruption Agency, Electricity Regulatory Commission Bills into Law
The Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, Thursday, signed many bills into Law at the Executive Chambers of the Kogi State Government House. In his remarks shortly after signing…
Over 1,080 pilgrims from 10 countries die during Hajj
Over 1,080 pilgrims from about 10 countries have been reported dead during this year’s Hajj with most of the deaths induced by heatwave. This is despite the robust safety valves…
NDDC, Afreximbank collaborate on Niger Delta development
At Afreximbank and NDDC meeting in the Bahamas The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has initiated talks with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to accelerate infrastructural development and economic…
Vaccine group Gavi seeks $11.9 billion to immunize world’s poorest children
June 20, 2024 The global vaccine organisation Gavi is likely to seek around $11.9 billion from governments and foundations on Thursday to fund immunisation efforts in the world’s poorest countries…
Troops arrest alleged mastermind of attack on Taraba community
June 20, 2024 Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested the alleged mastermind of the deadly attack on Mararaban Azagwa village, in Bali Local…
Fossil fuel use, emissions hit records in 2023, report says
June 20, 2024 Global fossil fuel consumption and energy emissions hit all-time highs in 2023, even as fossil fuels’ share of the global energy mix decreased slightly on the year,…
TotalEnergies, NNPC to invest $550 mln in Nigeria gas facility, source says
June 20, 2024 Nigeria’s state oil firm NNPC Ltd and TotalEnergies will invest $550 million to develop a gas processing facility in southern Rivers state to boost exports and domestic…
FG to convert Zaria Hotels to classrooms, hostels for NCAT – Keyamo
June 20, 2024 The Federal Government is to convert Zaria Hotels in Kaduna State to classrooms and hostels for the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, aviation minister Festus…
EFCC Arraigns Woman for Alleged N39.8 Million Fraud in Fidelity Structures
June 20, 2024 The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Nwodo Martha, a former Principal Manager at Fidelity Structures Limited before Justice…