Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday convicted and sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his company, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a total of 30 years imprisonment over offences bordering on stealing and failure to declare assets. The offences involved $62,500 and €36,020, which the court said were dishonestly converted for personal use. The charges were brought under Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011, as well as Section 27(3) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act, 2004, which relates to non-disclosure of assets and refusal to declare properties.…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has received 145 Nigerian returnees from Benghazi, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Lagos Operations Office, NEMA, Mr. Mohammed Olatunde, and made available to journalists in Lagos. Olatunde said the returnees arrived at about 8:27 p.m. aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return Programme. According to him, the programme is facilitated by the International Organization for Migration in collaboration with the Federal Government. “The breakdown shows…
Nigeria’s renowned virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has called for a re-examination of Nigeria’s public health history, stressing that understanding the past is critical for effective epidemic prevention and response today. Tomori spoke during a reflective session on disease control and public health on Monday in Abuja at a high-level Nigeria-China health security dialogue on pandemic preparedness and response. He noted that Nigeria’s first public health laboratory was established in 1926, nearly a century ago. Although the centre was not originally designed for disease control, he said it laid the foundation for scientific research and epidemic management. “Disease prevention programmes were…
The Federal Government says it is taking decisive steps to reduce reliance on external health funding, strengthen domestic investment in healthcare, and foster respectful international partnerships. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Monday in Abuja at a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China on pandemic preparedness and response. Reflecting on three decades of global assistance, Pate said that while international support brought substantial resources and progress, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of health systems and the risks of over-dependence. “You cannot outsource the delivery of your…
The Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency, with support from UNICEF, is leading efforts to increase immunisation coverage across the state. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Abdulrahama Shuaibu, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Monday after an immunisation review meeting. Shuaibu said the agency had intensified advocacy and community outreach, working with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and the media to encourage parents to vaccinate their children. According to him, vaccination teams, drawn from local communities, receive full training and daily refresher sessions to ensure high-quality service delivery. On the issue of resistance, Shuaibu assured parents…
The Abia Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche, says ongoing healthcare reforms in the state are yielding results, highlighting the successful management of an obstetric emergency at Ohiya Primary Health Center (PHC). Uche made the statement on Monday while briefing journalists at the Government House, Umuahia, on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting. He explained that a life-threatening emergency was successfully managed at the PHC, showcasing the impact of the state government’s reforms. An expectant mother who developed eclampsia—a severe condition marked by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and convulsions—was promptly treated and safely delivered a…
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) says it will partner with the National Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) to enhance the capacity of engineering practitioners. The Rector of YABATECH, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, made this known during a courtesy visit by NATE to the institution on Monday in Lagos. Abdul described the partnership as mutually beneficial and critical to advancing engineering education in the country. “We are partners in progress, and this collaboration will continue to strengthen the link between training and professional practice,” he said. He emphasised the need for sustained collaboration among stakeholders to reposition Nigeria’s engineering and technology…
The Federal Government says no fewer than 9.2 million households across the six geopolitical zones have benefited from its Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HOPE-CT) Programme. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Boro, disclosed this during an implementation briefing and press conference in Abuja. He said the government is moving beyond temporary interventions to build a transparent, reliable, and sustainable national social protection system. According to him, 9,178,837 households have received the initial ₦75,000 cash payment, while subsequent tranches are being disbursed. He added that 7.2 million households have received the second tranche, while over…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called for the development of homegrown solutions leveraging satellite technology to drive growth in critical sectors. Tijani made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited Satellite Week. The event, themed “Harnessing Space for an Extraordinary Nigeria,” focused on the role of satellite technology in national development. He identified agriculture, education, logistics, and security as key sectors where satellite technology could greatly enhance productivity and efficiency. “We need to see more Nigerian solutions built on satellite technology. “In agriculture, satellites can improve competitiveness…
Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says strengthening sub-national capacity is critical to improving disease surveillance and response systems across Nigeria’s states and local governments. Idris spoke during a panel session on “Early Detection to Intelligence: Surveillance, Data and Laboratory Systems” at a high-level public health symposium on Monday in Abuja. The one-day symposium, themed “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria,” drew participants from various sectors and countries. Idris noted that while Nigeria’s surveillance system performs relatively well at the national level, significant gaps remain at state…