The Niger State Government has inaugurated an Immunisation Plus campaign aimed at protecting children against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Deputy Governor Mr Yakubu Garba inaugurated the campaign in Minna on Monday, targeting children and other vulnerable groups. Garba said the initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to reduce maternal and child mortality and improve public health outcomes. He noted that the campaign would ensure adequate sensitisation and mobilisation of communities to access routine immunisation services. The deputy governor urged parents, caregivers, teachers, and community leaders to ensure all eligible children are presented for vaccination. “Immunisation remains one…
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Dr Paul Adalikwu, Secretary-General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), says regional collaboration will unlock vast opportunities in the maritime sector. Adalikwu made the call in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday during a regional exchange visit to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN). The four-day visit is themed: “Advancing Maritime Education and Training Across West and Central Africa.” Adalikwu noted that the maritime sector remains the backbone of West and Central African economies and should be fully harnessed for regional development. He reiterated MOWCA’s commitment to bridging gaps in maritime human capital through collaboration among…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter, have joined the nationwide strike over the delay in implementing the 2009 agreement. The unions staged a peaceful protest at Freedom Park in Ile-Ife on Monday, displaying placards with various inscriptions. Mr Ademola Junaid, SSANU Chairman, said the strike was necessitated by the Federal Government’s failure to conclude and implement the 2009 agreement. READ ALSO: Education ministry clarifies BEA scholarship not reinstated in 2026 budget Junaid commended President Bola Tinubu for his excellent performance in the…
The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a positive note on Monday, as the first trading session of May closed with a gain of ₦62 billion. The uptrend was driven by renewed buying interest in energy, consumer goods, and industrial stocks. Stocks such as FTN Cocoa Processors, Consolidated Hallmark, CAP, AIICO Insurance, and Dangote Sugar, alongside 38 other gainers, lifted the market. Market capitalisation rose by ₦62 billion, representing a 0.36 per cent increase from ₦155.994 trillion to ₦156.056 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index advanced by 881.16 points, or 0.36 per cent, closing at 243,158.97 from 242,277.81 in the…
The Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area, Mr Akinola Idowu, has urged students to uphold discipline as he distributed 3,000 exercise books and writing materials to support learning. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Mr Sunday Adefamoye, Chief Press Secretary to the council chairman. According to the statement, Idowu, an alumnus of Orile-Agege Community Junior High School (1989–1995), returned to his alma mater to provide the educational support. The distribution took place at Orile-Agege Community Junior High School and Eko Junior College, where hundreds of students benefited. Each student received 10 exercise books and other…
The Ebonyi State Government has lifted the over three-month curfew imposed on the Amasiri community following a violent boundary clash and killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government Area of the state. The lifting was announced after a State Security Council meeting presided over by Governor Francis Nwifuru in Abakaliki on Monday. The curfew was imposed in February 2026 after fatal boundary disputes between Amasiri in Afikpo Local Government Area and Okporojo in Edda Local Government Area, during which no fewer than four persons were beheaded. READ ALSO: NAF destroys terrorist hideout in Katsina Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Mrs…
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture says it is expanding the Eko Schools Arts and Crafts Competition 2.0 to include mentorship, technology-driven creativity, and long-term career support for young artists. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, said this at a news conference to unveil the second edition of the competition on Monday in Lagos. It was reported that the competition is open to students in public and private schools across the state, covering junior secondary, senior secondary, and tertiary categories. The Eko Schools Arts and Crafts Competition 2.0 is themed “This is Lagos.” According…
Health experts have identified antenatal care as a critical factor in ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy childbirth for women and babies, emphasizing its importance in reducing preventable maternal and newborn complications. They spoke in interviews with reporters on Monday in Abuja. They said that despite global advancements in healthcare, many women still experience preventable pregnancy complications due to late or inadequate access to medical services. According to them, antenatal care provides routine check-ups that help monitor the health of both mother and unborn child, enabling early detection and management of conditions such as high blood pressure, anaemia, infections, and gestational…
Rotary International District 9126 has reiterated its commitment to the eradication of polio and the development of public health across its seven-state jurisdiction. The district, which covers Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara states, serves a population of approximately 40 million people. The district governor, Dr. Funkeakpo Batife, stated this on Monday in Akure at a news conference heralding the District Conference scheduled for May 7 to 9. Batife highlighted that the sheer scale of the region—particularly Niger State, with about 70,000 square kilometers—presents significant logistical challenges. He noted that road trips to reach remote clubs can exceed…
Some students of the University of Cross River have blamed the recent deaths of three students on poor facilities at the General Hospital in Calabar. The students made the allegation while speaking to reporters during a protest in Calabar on Monday. It will be recalled that a bus conveying the students was involved in a head-on collision with a truck along the Calabar–Itu highway on Friday. The driver and three students of the university died from injuries sustained in the accident. The students, who had gone for a football game at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, were returning to…