The Kogi government has confirmed the safe rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja. Government Confirms Victims’ Rescue The confirmation was issued on Wednesday in Lokoja by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo. Attacks and Abductions It was reported that gunmen attacked the orphanage on April 26, abducting 23 pupils, including the proprietor’s wife. Initial Rescue Efforts The government had earlier confirmed the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following intensified security operations across the state. Remaining Victims Rescued Fanwo said the remaining nine victims regained freedom during a rescue operation…
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Guinness Nigeria Plc announced that the country has become the third-largest market for the Guinness brand worldwide, after Ireland and the United Kingdom. Company Reveals Market Status The Finance and Strategy Director, Mr. Mayank Kabra, disclosed this during a media briefing on Wednesday in Lagos. Guinness’ Deep Roots in Nigeria Kabra stated that Guinness has been deeply rooted in Nigeria for 76 years, with many consumers now perceiving it as a local brand. Nigeria’s Growing Market “The most interesting thing for us is that Nigeria is the third-biggest market for Guinness globally, after Ireland and the UK. Guinness has been…
The Lagos State Government and the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas on Wednesday signed the Lagos Primary Health Care Compact 2026–2036. The Compact is a 10-year financing and governance framework designed to revitalise primary health care across the state. Signed at the Lagos State Primary Health Care Financing Retreat in Lakowe, the agreement formalises joint stewardship between the state and local governments for sustainable health system funding and service delivery. It was signed on behalf of the state by Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi; Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi; and Dr…
No fewer than 342,919 children under two years old in Benue State are stunted, representing 25 per cent of the 1,371,676 children in that age bracket. The Benue State Nutrition Officer, Dr Faustina Shar, also revealed that 699,554 children, representing 51 per cent, are anaemic. Shar disclosed these figures on Wednesday during a two-day Joint Inception and Planning Meeting on preventing malnutrition in the first 1,000 days of life. The meeting, held in Awka, was organised by UNICEF in collaboration with the Enugu and Benue State Governments, with funding from the United States. Shar described the growing burden of malnutrition…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra on Wednesday sensitised motorists and pedestrians on safe road usage while conducting free drunk-driving tests at motor parks in Awka. The exercise, which took place around Regina Caeli Junction in Awka, aimed to promote safe highway use and reduce road traffic crashes. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, told newsmen that the campaign was part of the corps’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to reduce road traffic crashes by 10 per cent. “Our mission is to fulfil part of our strategic goal of reducing road traffic accidents by 10 per cent. We are…
Lasaco Assurance Plc recorded an 81.5 per cent growth in profit to N2.36 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This represents a significant increase from N1.30 billion reported in the same period of 2025. The company disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, as contained in its unaudited first-quarter results. According to the company, the strong performance reinforces its position as one of the most resilient players in Nigeria’s insurance sector. It said the significant increase was driven by improved operational efficiency, stronger underwriting performance, and disciplined execution of its growth strategy. A major highlight was the insurance…
Lagos State faces a severe shortage of doctors and nurses that could take centuries to resolve without urgent intervention, Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi has warned. Abayomi spoke on Wednesday during the Lagos State Primary Health Care Financing Retreat on Advancing Sustainable Health Systems in Lagos: A 10-Year PHC Financing Plan. He identified workforce shortages as the greatest crisis confronting the health sector and urged local government chairmen to support ongoing reforms. “We have problems in health. The main crisis is the workforce. We have a serious shortage of doctors and nurses,” Abayomi said. According to him, Lagos, with nearly…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says its ongoing nationwide data verification exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate and reliable data for revenue sharing among states and local government areas. Prof. Adekunle Wright, RMAFC Commissioner, who led the delegation to Kebbi State, stated this at the inauguration of the exercise in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. Wright described the exercise as a critical national assignment that would strengthen the integrity of indices used for revenue distribution across the federation. He said it aligns with the commission’s constitutional mandate under Paragraph 32(b) of Part I of the Third Schedule to…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive 10-year Primary Healthcare (PHC) Financing Plan (2026–2036) aimed at expanding functional health centres and achieving universal health insurance coverage. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, introduced the plan during a two-day retreat in Lekki focused on developing a sustainable and accountable funding model for the state’s growing population. The retreat themed “Advancing Sustainable Health Systems in Lagos: A 10-Year PHC Financing Plan” aligns with the Lagos State Development Plan 2052 (LSDP 2052), a 30-year roadmap to overhaul the health system, strengthen primary care, and reverse poor maternal and child health…
Members of the Ekiti State Executive Council on Wednesday donated N100 million to support the re-election bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the June 20 governorship election. This was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti. Oyebode said the donation was announced during a meeting at the State Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti. He noted that the council members described the donation as “a token” of their love, loyalty, and commitment to the governor’s second-term bid. Presenting the cheque on behalf of the members, the Secretary to the…