With the benefit of hindsight—drawing from my diverse experiences in a successful postgraduate program in Europe and visits to several countries in Africa, America, and Asia—I believe that no nation merits my strenuous effort to visit except Saudi Arabia (SA). I made three unsuccessful attempts to visit Saudi Arabia until 2010, when I persevered and performed my first Hajj operation. After that, I visited Saudi Arabia thrice, with my last visit occurring this year between March 16 and 27, 2025. On each trip, one of my prayers on the last day of my stay before the Masjid Haram in Mecca…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), with the appointment taking effect from March 11, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement on Sunday by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Oloriegbe’s appointment as NHIA chairman is for an initial term of four years, subject to renewal based on performance. Dr. Oloriegbe, a former senator who represented Kwara Central Senatorial District in the Ninth National Assembly, brings a wealth of experience in health policy, legislation, and medical practice.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu explained on Sunday in Abuaja that his administration removed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to accelerate development and enhance residents’ participation in governance. Speaking at the Presidential Villa while receiving FCT residents on a Sallah homage, Tinubu stated that the bureaucracy associated with the TSA was hindering infrastructure growth in the capital city, necessitating a review for greater impact and progress. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, led the delegation of residents during the visit. Tinubu highlighted that exempting the FCT from TSA restrictions had rapidly spurred infrastructure improvements, enhanced healthcare…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered about 86,000 opioid pills and arrested four suspects in connection with the seized drugs in Katsina State.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between Jan. 1 and March 27, 2025.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) have reiterated the importance of vaccinating children against diphtheria, a potentially deadly but vaccine-preventable disease.
No fewer than nine persons lost their lives and 11 others were injured in a lone crash on Malumfashi – Kafur Road in Katsina State.
Nigerian business tycoons Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, and Abdulsamad Rabiu have been named among Africa’s billionaires in Forbes ranking for 2025. The quartet are the only Nigerians on the exclusive list published on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Forbes reported that Africa’s 22 billionaires saw their collective wealth rise from $82.4 billion in 2024 to $105 billion, with two new entrants joining the ranks. Dangote, owner of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, retained his position as Africa’s richest man with a staggering net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion the previous year. Forbes attributed his financial growth to the…
The President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the AFAN President described the festive period as a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to nation-building. He urged Muslim faithful to uphold the values of sacrifice, unity, and perseverance demonstrated during Ramadan. “As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Nigerian Muslims, particularly our hardworking farmers who play a vital role in ensuring food security for the nation.…
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he almost withdrew from the 2023 presidential race due to the challenges he faced during the campaign. Speaking at a special Iftar held in his honor at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, Tinubu reflected on his political journey, sharing a moment of doubt that tested his resolve. “Those close to me know that the odds were against me,” he said. “During the campaign, a relative visited me at 3:30 a.m. and requested N50,000 to buy foodstuff for our uncle. He lamented that the currency crisis was because of me, that people were jumping…