The publisher of Neptune Prime newspapers, Dr Hassan Gimba, anipr, has announced plans to commission three major projects, including a cancer clinic in his home state, Yobe State. In an invitation letter sent to newsmen on Thursday, the publisher disclosed that the event, which is scheduled to take place on August 31, is coinciding with the wedding Fatiha of his son, Barrister Suleiman Gimba. According to the letter, the wedding Fatiha will take place by 11:00am at the residence of Mohammed Babate, Behind Water Board, Army Barracks, Potiskum. “Immediately after the wedding Fatihah, we will be commissioning the Hafsatu Gimba…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
“The 2024 Federal Government Statutory Allocation for the UBE Matching Grant to each state is N3,554,642,584.46 (Three Billion Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Million Six Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Naira Forty-Six Kobo Only),” Bobboyi stated.
Two men in Sweden have been accused of committing “offenses of agitation against an ethnic or national group” for burning Qur’an in front of Mosques and other public places. Bangladeshi Muslims staged protest against defaming and burning of the holy Quran in Sweden at Paltan in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 07, 2023 They will be put on trial for setting fire to a Qur’an last year, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The Qur’an burnings drew outrage in the Muslim world and raised fears of reprisal attacks in Sweden. Muslims see the Qur’an as the literal word of God and as such,…
Nigeria, accounting for just 1% of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases, has become the first African country to receive a vaccine shipment outside a clinical trial. Nigeria received 10,000 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the United States government. “We are pleased to receive this modest initial donation of the mpox vaccine which is safe and efficacious,” Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Muhammad Ali Pate said. “We will continue to strengthen surveillance and be vigilant to prevent and control mpox.” Leading up to the vaccine delivery, Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC, confirmed that Nigeria was one of the two…
Are blisters near the mouth always herpes? For education purposes, this thread shares what else could be causing those bumps and how to spot the difference. 🔑 Let’s start with Herpes Cold sores are one of the most common causes of blisters around the mouth. These are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). They are usually painful, filled with fluid, and can reappear in the same spot over time. They often start with a tingling sensation before the blister forms, and while they are very common, they are not the only cause of blisters in this area. 🔑 Impetigo…
Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has fallen to the bottom of the list as Africa’s richest person after South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s net worth rose from $1.9 billion to $13.65 billion in the past year. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert’s net worth catapulted him to the 154th globally, two places ahead of Dangote. The latest report reveals a significant drop in Aliko Dangote’s fortune, with a decline of $10 billion in six months, bringing his net worth to $13.6 billion, a difference of $50 million from Rupert. The challenging economic environment in Nigeria, including high inflation…
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has issued a directive to all registered medical and dental practitioners to update their accounts on the MDCN website by November 14, 2024. The Council emphasized that this update is vital to maintain continued professional recognition and is part of an effort to refresh the Council’s Master Register. In an official statement, the MDCN highlighted the importance of this update, stating, “Updating your professional record is essential for compliance with MDCN regulations and demonstrates your commitment to professional standards. ALSO READ Air pollution deadlier than smoking, drinking and AIDS – Study Only…
Dr Faustine Ndugulile has been nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region, taking over from Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who has served two five-year terms. African Member States voted to nominate Ndugulile during the Seventy-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, held in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo on Tuesday. Other candidates included Dr Boureima Sambo (proposed by Niger,) Dr Ibrahima Fall (proposed by Senegal) and Dr Richard Mihigo (proposed by Rwanda), a statement by WHO said on Wednesday. The 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa is holding in…
The league of engineering bodies in Nigeria has hailed the impressive scale of engineering at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, as well as the Dangote Fertiliser Plant in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The engineers described the complex as “mind-blowing” and “awesome,” as the company prepares to roll out its premium motor spirit (PMS) product, commonly known as petrol. The League, which includes the National Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), Association of Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN), and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), toured the complex over the weekend. They were received…
The ECOWAS Parliament has commenced a crucial meeting in Banjul, Gambia, focused on addressing the challenges to the free movement of people and goods within West Africa. The meeting, led by ECOWAS Parliament Speaker Hadja Ibrahima, is scheduled to run from August 26 to 30. Themed “The Role of Parliament in the Implementation of the Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons and the Right of Residence and Establishment in the ECOWAS Region,” the discussions aim to tackle the persistent obstacles hindering the full realization of the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement. This protocol, signed in 1975, was designed to…