The Kaduna State Government, through the Ministry of Business Innovation and Technology (MBIT), says that no fewer than 4,000 students are currently undergoing training in various vocational and technical trades. Mr. Noel Bali, Director of Innovation and Skills Development at the Ministry, stated this in a release made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Monday. Bali outlined the activities of the Institute of Vocational and Skills Development since it was commissioned by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025. He noted that support from the State Governor, Uba Sani, has significantly contributed to the rapid growth of the institute and its…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the world faces worsening pandemic threats, with investments in preparedness failing to keep pace with rising global outbreak risks and emergencies. A statement released on Monday said experts monitoring global preparedness cautioned that infectious disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent and damaging, with widening health, economic, political, and social consequences that weaken recovery capacities worldwide. According to the statement, a decade after Ebola exposed dangerous gaps in outbreak preparedness and six years after COVID-19 revealed those weaknesses on a global scale, evidence now clearly shows ongoing international vulnerability. The new Global Preparedness Monitoring…
Stigma and weak domestic funding are doing more to undermine Nigeria’s HIV response than any lack of medical tools, a public health physician has said. Dr. Victor Nelson, a Resident Doctor in Community Medicine at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, made this assertion in an interview with Ashenews in commemoration of World AIDS Vaccine Day on Monday. Ashenews reports that the day is celebrated annually on May 18 to highlight the urgent, ongoing need for a safe and effective HIV vaccine. Nelson explained that new infections are rising fastest in the South-South region, particularly in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.…
The Jigawa Senior Secondary Education Board has opened procurement bids for vehicles and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to enhance service delivery and digital learning in schools across the state. Speaking during the exercise in Dutse on Monday, the Executive Chairman of the board, Prof. Abubakar Sabo, listed the items to be procured, including eight official vehicles, 30 laptops, 50 printers, and 100 desktops. He stated that the procurement aims to address operational and logistical challenges facing the board while also promoting digital literacy in the education sector. Sabo explained that the exercise is a continuation of the board’s…
No fewer than 1,000 women in Kuje Area Council, FCT, benefited from an empowerment programme organized by the women wing of the City Boy Movement (CBM). The group also reaffirmed support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu during the large-scale grassroots mobilization effort. The initiative was organized by the FCT chapter of the CBM women wing under the Office of the National Coordinator for Women Affairs. The programme aimed to boost women’s economic activities, promote grassroots mobilization, and strengthen community participation in governance. In a statement on Monday, the National Coordinator for Women Affairs, Ummusalma Rabiu, described women’s empowerment…
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegally reconstructed refining cluster along the Rivers–Bayelsa border, recovering about 8,500 liters of suspected petroleum products. Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Folorunsho said the operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. “This crackdown followed credible intelligence on illegal refining around Egboama/Ogbogolo community in Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State,” he stated. He explained that the operation involved coordinated land and water incursions, supported by aerial surveillance to locate the concealed…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO cited the rising cases, cross-border spread, and significant uncertainties about the epidemic’s scale as reasons for the declaration. The decision, announced by WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus on Sunday, follows reports of both confirmed and suspected infections linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. While the situation is serious, it does not currently meet the criteria for a pandemic emergency under WHO’s International Health Regulations. As of May 16, health authorities…
No fewer than 500 residents of Ijebu-Ode and neighbouring communities in Ogun State benefited from a free medical and eye outreach on Sunday. The outreach was organised by the Mosuro family as part of activities marking the 2026 Mosuro Family Day celebration. The exercise took place at the family’s ancestral home, which was temporarily converted into a medical centre for the programme. Family spokesperson, Dr. Kolade Mosuro, said the reunion aimed to strengthen family ties and promote unity. He added that the gathering also provided an opportunity to support the wider community through humanitarian service. “We decided to preserve the…
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Rotimi Edu. In separate condolence messages on Sunday, both bodies described Edu as a visionary leader and a pillar of the insurance industry whose contributions remain indelible. Edu was the 21st President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB). The NIA Chairman, Mr. Kunle Ahmed, said the association received the news of Edu’s passing with profound shock and sadness. He described the deceased as an exceptional leader, astute legal practitioner, and committed insurance professional who devoted decades to…
Nurudeen Eniafe, Zonal Chairman of Ojo Zone 4, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has warned against reckless driving, especially on highways. He urged members of the association and other motorists to urgently desist from dangerous driving habits that endanger lives and public safety. Eniafe gave the warning on Sunday during the public presentation of his book, Drivers’ Reckless Behaviour on the Highway, at the Femi Gbajabiamila Hall, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The event attracted transport stakeholders, academics, and road safety officials. He said reckless driving remains a major contributor to avoidable road crashes, injuries, and fatalities on…