Overshadowed by the war in the Gaza Strip, the holy month of Ramadan ends for millions of Muslims worldwide on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, which is home to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest sites in Islam, declared Wednesday the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast. Muslims in many other countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey also celebrate this day. In Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa with a very large Muslim population, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, declared Wednesday, April 10, as the day of Eid-Fitri. Sultan, who is the…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the determination of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address power deficit in Maiduguri, Borno. Shettima gave the assurance in Maiduguri on Tuesday when he hosted members of the Borno Elders Forum, All Progressives Congress and other stakeholders to Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast). He also emphasized the commitment of the Federal Government to boosting Nigeria’s infrastructural needs. According to him, President Tinubu has his eyes on the basic needs and requirements of the nation. Shettima, therefore, called for continued support for the Tinubu’s administration by all Nigerians. The Vice-President said the government’s policies would be…
She gave insights into the complex relationship between the two global health issues and called for a multifaceted approach to mitigate their impacts.
A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused. According to the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, the strange illness was reported to the agency on March 21, 2024. “The illness manifested with symptoms such as abdominal distension, fever, vomiting, and weight loss, primarily afflicting children aged four to 13, along with some adults. “Already, the NCDC has deployed a National Rapid Response Team (NRRT), to collaborate with the State Ministry of Health to investigate the matter. “So far, 164…
ASHENEWS reports that the Borno State Police Command says that it has put in place measures to ensure a hitch-free Eid-il-Fitr celebration in the state.
“The Act stipulates that there would be a Vulnerable Group Fund for the care of those who cannot afford health insurance; as at the time the law was passed, 81 million people were officially classified as vulnerable.
A Cell and Molecular Biologist at the University of Bamako, Mali, Prof. Ousmane Kiota, has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts in eradicating Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kiota made this plea on Tuesday during a public lecture marking the 90th birthday of a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Prof. Sylvanus Cookey. The lecture titled ‘Prospect of Eradicating Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa’, highlighted the burden of Malaria parasites causing numerous deaths in the region. Kiota emphasised the need for the Nigerian government to collaborate with other regional governments, showing strong political commitment to combat the scourge. “We…
A consultant Cardiologist, Dr Ramon Moronkola, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen the nation’s health Emergency Response system to promote access to timely and quality healthcare services. Moronkola, who works with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), advised in an interview on Monday in Lagos. He spoke in commemoration of the World Health Day (WHD), celebrated annually on April 7. The WHD is celebrated annually on April 7 to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948. The theme for 2024 WHD is: “My Health, My Right”. This year’s theme was chosen…
The World Bank has projected that growth will rebound in African economies from 2.6 percent in 2023 to 3.4 percent in 2024 and 3.8 percent in 2025. This is contained in a statement issued by the World Bank on its latest Africa’s Pulse Report released on Tuesday. The report said increased private consumption and declining inflation were supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa. It, however, said the recovery remained fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters, and escalating conflict and violence. “However, this recovery remains tenuous. While inflation is cooling across most…
Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, as additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid el Fitr. The information is in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, on Tuesday in Abuja. She stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who gave the additional approval on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslims for successful completion of the Holy month of Ramadan fast. Describing Ramadan as “the month of spiritual rejuvenation”, the minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to providing safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive. The Federal Government…