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Kebbi Confirms 26 Deaths In Meningitis Outbreak

Accurate ReportersMarch 11, 2025

Kebbi State government on Tuesday confirmed the death of 26 persons in an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in three Local Government Areas of the state The state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Ismaila, made the confirmation during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi. “In week seven, we are saddled with unfortunate situation of outbreak rising...

Perm. Sec. pledges support for Child Rights committee

Accurate ReportersMarch 1, 2025

Dr. Maryam Ismaila-Keshinro, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has expressed her commitment to supporting the National Child Rights Implementation Committee (NCRIC) in its efforts to advocate for children’s rights. This pledge was made during a courtesy visit from NCRIC members, led by Co-chairman Mr. MacJohn Nwobiala, in Abuja. Ismaila-Keshinro underscored...

UNICEF, Canada Present Bauchi 4,300 Vitamin A Bottles

Accurate ReportersDecember 31, 2024

The Government of Canada, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has delivered over 4,300 bottles of Vitamin A to Bauchi State, which equates to 1,405,400 doses, with a total value of N65 million. Additionally, UNICEF has provided direct cash assistance amounting to N31.6 million to the state government through the State Primary...

Lagos APC stalwart, Bashir Oshodi, begins free medical outreach in Surulere

Accurate ReportersDecember 3, 2024

Lagos politician, Olanrewaju Bashir Oshodi will on Saturday, December 7, 2024, begin free medical outreach for residents of Surulere.‘’BLO in conjunction with Havana Specialist Hospital free medical outreach is aimed at improving life expectancy, complementing the efforts of the Lagos State Government in improving the health sector and enhancing healthcare access in Surulere’’.The All Progressives...

NGO screens 300 children for HIV, hepatitis in Ikoyi

Accurate ReportersNovember 27, 2024

A Non-Governmental Organisation, The Caise Foundation, has embarked on a medical outreach programme for children which has led to detection and treatment of HIV, typhoid, and hepatitis, among others.The medical outreach has successfully screened no fewer than 300 children in the Ikoyi area of Lagos recently.The medical outreach programme, which is being implemented in partnership...

CISA kicks off historic dual location festival in US July 2025

Accurate ReportersNovember 23, 2024

Council for the Igbo States in the Americas (CISA), an organisation that promotes the rich cultural heritage, unity, and development of Igbos living in the United States of America, USA, has announced a dual location format for the 12th edition of its globally acclaimed arts and cultural fiesta.Themed “Reconnecting with our Ancestors at Igbo Landing”...

Stock Market Loses N311bn

The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance as indices dipped by 0.33 per cent due to profit-taking in medium and large-capitalised stocks. This was after four consecutive sessions of bullish rally. Market capitalisation fell by N311 billion, or 0.33 per cent, closing at N93.658 trillion, compared with Monday’s N93.969 trillion. Also, the All-Share...

ECOWAS Urges Deeper Commitment To Democratic Dividends In W/Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of ministers, has called on member states to deepen commitment, ensuring democratic dividends and development spreads out through the sub-region. Mr Timothy Kabba, Chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs made the call in Abuja at the 55th Ordinary Session of...

Tinubu Directs Ministers To Obtain Presidential Clearance For Police Escorts

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers are reassigned without adequate replacement planning, stressing the need...

Human Rights Day: Stop Harassing Journalists, Activists, CSOs, SERAP, NGE Tell Tinubu, Govs, Others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, lawmakers and other actors to immediately stop the ongoing intimidation and harassment of journalists, activists, bloggers and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country simply for the peaceful exercise of their human...

Tinubu Sets Up Ministerial C’ttee To Resolve Unpaid Contractors

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefore set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents...

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