The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, yam, and other food items witnessed significant price increases in August 2024. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for August 2024 released…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, on Wednesday, said incidents of security breaches have been reduced by an estimated 65% across the country. He also said terrorism and banditry in the country are under control, adding that the Armed Forces…
The Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation during plenary on Wednesday after she was cleared by voice votes. The new CJN was screened for almost…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has urged the 36 newly inducted pharmacists of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, to explore research to strengthen vaccine production in Nigeria. Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed, Registrar of the Council stated this at the induction…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one and two missing persons in a Tuesday evening flood incident around the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan. The NEMA South-West Coordinator, Mr Kadir Olanrewaju, disclosed this to the Newsmen…
The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) says immunisation is an essential right of every Nigerian child in preventing life threatening diseases and infection. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief UNICEF Field Officer, South-West, Nigeria, said this at a two-day media dialogue on routine…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Zamfara has initiated partnership with the State Fire Service for training of its personnel to tackle fire emergencies on highways. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Umar Massaudu, during a courtesy visit to the…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is poised to become one of the greatest threats to global health. The NCDC said that it could push millions into extreme poverty, reverse decades of medical…
The Federal Government says it is committed to tackling tuberculosis (TB) as a national priority. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said this on Tuesday, at the UN Alliance of Countries on the Fight Against…
The Federal Government has commended the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC) over its ruling which faulted Daily Trust NewsPaper’s report on the Samoa agreement. The NMCC had found the newspaper guilty of publishing an inaccurate report on the deal in…
