A member of Niger State House of Assembly, Dogari Daji, representing Munya constituency has raised an alarm over a deadly ulcerative disease outbreak in parts of Munya constituency, calling for urgent government intervention to prevent further loss of lives. The matter was presented on the floor of the House as a Matter of Urgent Public Importance during plenary, pursuant to Order 8 Rule 4 of the House Standing Orders, 2019. Moving the motion, the Member representing Munya Constituency, Dagare Daji, informed the House that several communities across Guni, Kabula and Gini Wards are currently affected by the outbreak. “Preliminary community…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of between two and five kilometres over the northern region on Wednesday. It anticipated localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states throughout the forecast period. NiMet also forecast moderate dust haze over the North-Central region throughout the period. It predicted sunny skies with a few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim prospects of afternoon or…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Justice Oyewole Kayode as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio read Tinubu’s letter at plenary on Tuesday. The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 231 (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended… “I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Hon. Justice Oyewole Kayode as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. “While it is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nomination expeditiously, please accept the assurances…
Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has backed the decision of the Anambra State government to close the Onitsha main market for one week over the sustained observance of the Monday sit-at-home order. The OYC President, Igboayaka Igboayaka, in a statement, on Tuesday, said the decision was a good one, and should be supported by all because the Monday sit-at-home has done more harm than good to the economy of Anambra State and the southeast in general. He maintained that those enforcing the sit-at-home are enemies of Ndigbo sponsored to shutdown the only means of survival of Ndigbo in Nigeria, which is…
The Zamfara State Government has increased the monthly allowance of National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) medical doctors to N150,000. This was revealed by Governor Dauda Lawal during the swearing-in of the 2026 Batch A Stream One corps members in Gusau recently. He said other health professionals would receive ₦50,000 every month, while all corps members posted to schools, ministries, departments, and agencies will also receive a ₦20,000 monthly as state allowance. The governor reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the NYSC members welfare, safety, and a conducive working environment. Represented by Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Alhaji Tasi’u Shinkafi, Governor…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria is currently responding to multiple infectious disease outbreaks across all six geopolitical zones. Ashenews gathered through NAN reports that the diseases include diphtheria, cholera, Lassa fever, and measles. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General, NCDC, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a three-day Stakeholder Workshop on Preparedness and Response to Public Health Emergencies, organised by the agency, in collaboration with UNICEF and the WHO. Idris noted that these outbreaks are compounded by climate-related and humanitarian emergencies, as well as broader structural factors such as population mobility, rapid urbanisation, pressure…
The Nigerian Navy has appointed Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho as its new Director of Naval Information, following the approval of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas. The appointment was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Adm. Akinola Olodude, in Abuja. According to the statement, Capt. Folorunsho took over duties from Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, who has been redeployed as Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, the Navy’s premier base. Olodude said Folorunsho, a member of the 50 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, was commissioned into the Nigerian…
Kwara State Government has trained over 500 Primary Healthcare workers on leprosy detection and management in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, an official has said. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Taoheed Abdullahi, said this, on Tuesday, during a medical outreach, organised for the inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Oke-Kura, Ilorin. Ashenews gathered through NAN that leprosy or Hansen’s disease is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract mucosa, and eyes. It is characterised by pale skin lesions, numbness, and, if untreated, progressive…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health by eliminating substandard cosmetics and ensuring that products used in Nigeria meet approved safety standards. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the inauguration of the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health. Represented by the Senior Technical Assistant, Dr Dogara Okara, Kachollom said the policy was designed to address rising health risks associated with unsafe cosmetic products in Nigeria’s expanding beauty and personal care industry. She said the initiative became necessary due to the increasing…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted 24 health sector bills for consideration of the Senate in line with Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. The bills were conveyed alongside a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said the proposed legislations followed a comprehensive review of existing health sector laws by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. He said the review, approved by the Federal Executive Council, was in collaboration with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare. According to the President, the bills aims…