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WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Reportedly Dead At 55
Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the incoming regional director-elect for the World Health Organization's Africa division, has passed away. He died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born in 1969, Ndugulile was a Tanzanian politician and renowned public health expert. In August 2024, Ndugulile was nominated as the next Regional Director for the WHO African Region, taking the reins from Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, who has...
Abia Govt Bans Fireworks During Festive Season To Ensure Public Safety
The Abia State Government has imposed a ban on the use of fireworks, including knockouts, bangers, and other explosive materials, during the Christmas and New Year festivities. This measure, aimed at safeguarding lives and property, was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu. The government explained that the decision was made to prevent criminal elements from...
Reps Set To Summon CBN, Banks Over Unverified POS Operators
Olayemi Cardoso, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and the CEOs of commercial banks were invited by the House of Representatives on Wednesday to address the issues raised by the dearth of documentation of Point of Sale users throughout the nation. The resolution of the House followed the consideration and adoption of a motion sponsored by the member...
Biafra: Sentence Simon Ekpa, Free Nnamdi Kanu — Southeast Stakeholders Demand
The arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-declared prime minister of Biafra, has sparked ongoing reactions, with some South-East indigenous people demanding that he be sentenced in Finland. On Thursday last week, the Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa alongside four others, and the Päijät-Häme district court subsequently detained them for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media.” The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation, NBI,...
Elder Chief Dr. Azubuike Erondu JP GDJ Mopol To Be Laid To Rest
The family of Elder Chief Dr. Azubuike Ihuoma Erondu JP GDJ Mopol, who passed away in 2024, has officially announced his funeral arrangements. Born in 1970, Elder Chief Dr. Erondu was a respected figure in his community and his passing has left a profound void. The funeral program is set to commence on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with a Christian...
Akwa Ibom Declares Friday Work-free Day In Honour Late First Lady
The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late First Lady, Patience Eno. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, in Uyo, the state capital, on Wednesday, noted that the decision is to enable Akwa Ibomites and other well-wishers to pay their last respects to the...
Reps Confirms Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede As Chief of Army Staff
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, officially confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. This development follows his screening on Wednesday by the Joint Committees on Defence and Army. During Thursday’s plenary, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Babajimi Benson, presented the screening report, recommending Oluyede's confirmation. The House granted the recommendation...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Urges Renewed Commitment To Constitution Review At Committee Meeting
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on members of the Constitution Review Committee to intensify efforts in the ongoing process of amending Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Speaking at a high-level meeting held in Abuja, the Deputy Speaker praised the dedication of the committee members and outlined key achievements while reaffirming the...
FG Set To Conduct Census In 2025 — NPC
Nigeria's population and housing census is scheduled for 2025, almost 20 years after the country's last census was conducted in 2006, according to National Population Commission Chairman Nasir Kwarra. He made this known during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development held in Abuja on Thursday. “A major setback that we face is...
Osun Set to Commence Payment Of New Minimum Wage
The newly approved minimum wage of N75,554.20 for civil servants will go into effect on December 1, 2024, according to the Osun State Government. The approval follows the successful conclusion of negotiations between the state government and organised labour unions. In addition to the wage increase, the government has also approved an across-the-board addition of N25,000 for all pensioners, with arrears...
