Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over a “mysterious” credit alert in one of his private bank accounts. Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the transfer was made by an individual unknown to the former Vice President. Shaibu said the transaction carried the narration, “Contribution Electioneering Campaign,” but stressed that neither Atiku nor his campaign solicited or authorised the payment. According to him, the affected account is strictly private, with its details not publicly available. “The circumstances surrounding the…
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Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) says it now offers complete In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services for just N700,000. This is a fraction of the price charged for such services in Abuja and other major cities, where fertility treatment costs between N4 million and N5 million. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Stephen Hwande, said the subsidised IVF programme was attracting patients who would otherwise spend millions in other cities for the same fertility treatment. Hwande spoke at the BSUTH Therapeutic Centre for Children with Special Needs in Makurdi during an inspection tour by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential…
The Lagos State Government says it has arrested 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising a newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town and Alakija. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Friday through his official X handle. Wahab said the arrests followed a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to eliminate environmental infractions along the Lagos-Badagry Transnational Highway. He said the enforcement targeted environmental pollution, illegal motor parks, roadside trading, market displays, highway setbacks and pedestrian walkways. According to him, officials discovered extensive vandalism beneath the newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town and Alakija during…
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), says it has trained no fewer than 60,000 girls and young women across Nigeria in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). W.TEC Programme Assistant Mrs Kabirat Oduntan made this known during a programme themed “She Creates Camp” held in Akure on Friday. According to Oduntan, the programme exposed participants from West Africa and Southern Africa to career opportunities in engineering, technology and innovation. She explained that the organisation was established to challenge stereotypes that portray STEM careers as being exclusively for men. She said: “W.TEC has used many years to…
Stakeholders in the disability sector have clarified that tribal marks, bowlegs, wearing glasses and other physical features should not be classified as disabilities. The stakeholders made the clarification during a discussion on disability models and inclusive approaches organised by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) on Friday in Abuja. The meeting, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI), focused on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change adaptation and mitigation in Nigeria, viewing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as agents of climate action. Mrs Florence Austin, CCD Finance and Administration Manager, said there was a need to distinguish between physical characteristics,…
ActionAid Nigeria has called for enhanced collaboration among government institutions, civil society organisations and development partners to accelerate women’s empowerment and gender equality as critical drivers of sustainable development. Ms Niri Goyit, Project Manager of the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL-N) initiative, made the call on Friday during the inauguration of the Bauchi State Project Steering Committee. She said women remained central to family wellbeing, economic growth and national development, noting that empowering women led to improved livelihoods, better educational outcomes for children and stronger communities. Goyit emphasised that with women constituting about half of Nigeria’s population, sustainable…
A neurosurgeon at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, Dr Zayum Loda’am, has outlined key management options for hydrocephalus. He urged parents to seek early diagnosis and adhere to follow-up care to improve treatment outcomes. Speaking in an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja, Loda’am said that although hydrocephalus could be successfully managed, early intervention remained critical to preventing lifelong complications. He described hydrocephalus as the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain’s ventricular system due to obstruction, excessive production or inadequate absorption of the fluid. According to him, surgery remains the primary treatment, with shunting…
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has assured that the state’s new permanent National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp will be ready for the next batch of youth corps members. He gave the assurance at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch B, Stream II youth corps members in Damare, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa. Represented by the Chief of Staff, Dr Edgar Amos, the governor said construction of the permanent orientation camp had reached an advanced stage and expressed confidence that subsequent batches would commence their orientation at the facility. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to the welfare…
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of their safety, welfare and a memorable service year in the state. Yahaya gave the assurance on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch “B” Stream II corps members at the temporary orientation camp in Amada community, Akko Local Government Area of the state. Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Yusuf Kwadon, the governor said the state government had consistently prioritised the safety and welfare of corps members serving in Gombe. “I assure you that the Gombe State Government…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as one of Nigeria’s most enduring and successful institutions for nation-building, national integration and unity. Mutfwang made the remarks on Friday at the official opening and swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch “B” Stream II corps members’ orientation exercise in Plateau. Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Musa Ashoms, the governor said that for more than five decades, the NYSC had promoted national integration, fostered cultural understanding and strengthened unity among Nigerians. He noted that the scheme provides young Nigerians with opportunities to…