The inauguration of the Tudun Biri Resettlement Site in Kaduna State reflects the Federal Government’s shift from emergency relief to structured post-conflict recovery, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, stated this on Friday during the inauguration of the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) in the state. Umar, who also chairs the Project Implementation Unit of the scheme, said the intervention was designed to support planned resettlement, livelihood restoration and social reintegration for persons affected by conflict. She explained that the project was coordinated by the Office of the…
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The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it has partnered with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to drive digital transformation for sustainable development in Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Nadungu Gagare, disclosed this at the ministry’s monthly DevsInGovernment programme on Friday in Abuja. The programme, organized by the ministry, was sponsored by KOICA and supported by Galaxy Backbone. Its theme was, “Preparing Public Servants for the Digital Era.” Gagare, who was represented by the Director of ICT at the ministry, Mrs Folashade Olojede, said the year began with a clear intention to move beyond…
The Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr Chinedu Okafor, has urged community leaders to intensify grassroots sensitization ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination exercise Okafor, who was represented by the Supervisor for Health, Mr Frank Ajazu, made the call at a sensitization meeting held at the Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCH), Amawbia. He described measles and rubella as highly contagious and potentially deadly diseases, stressing the need for collective action to protect children. Okafor emphasised the importance of community involvement to ensure the success of the vaccination exercise, which is scheduled to begin on Feb.…
Participants at the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day awareness walk in Abuja on Friday have warned that the diseases continue to spread largely because many people underestimate their severity. Speaking during the walk, they said many Nigerians wrongly believe NTDs are insignificant because they are described as “neglected,” noting that the term refers to lack of attention rather than the seriousness of the diseases. NTDs are a group of communicable diseases that thrive in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in communities with limited access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare. They often result in disability, disfigurement, social stigma and…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with more than 50 public and private sector organizations, on Friday led a sensitization roadshow in Abuja to raise awareness on data protection and privacy. The roadshow was part of activities marking the 2026 National Privacy Week. It was organized to commemorate Global Privacy Day, observed annually on Jan. 28. Nigeria marks the day with a week-long programme in response to the low level of public awareness about data privacy and protection. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said the commission adopted an extended celebration to deepen public understanding…
The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to remain firm in enforcing the ban on the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET bottles and glass containers below 200 millilitres. This is contained in a statement signed by the RDI Executive Director, Mr Philip Jakpor, and made available to journalists on Friday in Lagos. Jakpor said the call came amid growing opposition from segments of the alcohol and beverage industry following the commencement of enforcement on Jan. 22. He noted that the enforcement exercise was the…
Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau State Commissioner for Health, says the state government has integrated preventive measures against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), including schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths, into its school health programme. Baamlong disclosed this on Friday in Jos while briefing journalists to commemorate the 2026 World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. According to him, the government is implementing key interventions such as the integration of preventive chemotherapy into the school health programme, alongside the strengthening of disease surveillance and reporting systems. The commissioner said the state has also built the capacity of frontline health workers and aligned NTD control efforts with…
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Thursday, January 29, 2026, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with further testimony from Prosecution Witness Seven (PW7), Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank. Bello is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering involving ₦80.246 billion. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, Egoro presented detailed transaction records relating to accounts operated by Fazab Business Enterprise and E-Traders International Limited, which he said received funds traced to Kogi…
The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) following the recording of 11 suspected cases of Buruli ulcer in the state. Dr Murtala Muhammad-Bagana, the Commissioner for Health, disclosed this during a press conference held on Friday in Minna to commemorate the 2026 World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. The Niger State Ministry of Health organized the event in collaboration with Mission to Save the Helpless (MITOSATH), with the theme: “Let’s Unite and Act to Eliminate NTDs.” Bagana said the state had taken immediate steps to respond to the suspected Buruli ulcer cases reported in…
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Friday, nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in the city between Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. Justice Uche Agomoh also held that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Sen. Samuel Anyanwu remained the only recognised National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP, pending the conduct of a valid national convention. It would be recalled that the Kabiru Turaki faction of the PDP had filed the suit No. FHC/IB/CS/121/2025, seeking recognition of the convention held in Ibadan on Nov. 15, 2025, and validation of the NWC that…