The Borno government has raised an alarm over a cholera outbreak that has infected over 3,000 people and claimed 37 lives across seven local government areas in the state within May. Dr. Saleh Abba-Kaza, Executive Secretary of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, disclosed this in a public health advisory issued on Saturday in Maiduguri. He urged residents to take urgent preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease. According to him, the outbreak was first reported on May 1 and confirmed on May 4, with cases continuing to rise in affected communities. He stated that more than…
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The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP), a youth-led organization, has announced plans to induct former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan into its Hall of Fame. Mr. Blessing Oyefeso, the National President of NYP, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja while unveiling the organization’s Democracy Day Conference, scheduled for June 10, as part of the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations. The conference is themed “Now is the Time: Youths Building a Sustainable Democracy.” Oyefeso explained that the event aims to bridge the gap between generations of leaders and mobilize young Nigerians for active political participation ahead of the 2027…
Technology, wellness, and human-centered design took center stage at the 2026 World Interiors Day celebration organized by the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN) on Friday night in Lagos. It was reported that World Interiors Day is observed globally on May 30 to highlight the role of design in creating healthier and more sustainable environments. The event, organized by IDAN, was held under the theme: “Balancing Nature, Culture, and Technology in the Digital Age.” It attracted interior designers, architects, developers, manufacturers, students, and other stakeholders from across the built environment sector. The event emphasized the importance of collaboration among designers,…
A senior medical practitioner, Dr. Leo Odudu, has called on the government to sponsor anti-tobacco campaigns in local languages to help curb tobacco use across the country. Odudu, the Medical Director of Emel Hospital, FESTAC, Lagos, made the call in an interview with reporters in Lagos on Friday ahead of World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31. World No Tobacco Day was established in 1987 by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promote effective tobacco control measures. The 2026 theme, **“Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction,”** focuses…
Some residents of Lagos on Saturday called for sustained enforcement of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. Residents in parts of Surulere participated in the exercise by sweeping roads, clearing blocked drains and disposing of waste at approved collection points. Commercial activities were low during the exercise as movement restrictions imposed by the Lagos State Government were enforced between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Areas monitored included Masha, Kilo, Ogunlana and Lawanson, where sanitation officials and security personnel supervised compliance. Traders and residents were seen cleaning gutters in front of their…
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has unveiled a 100 KVA solar power system to tackle persistent electricity challenges and support critical research and diagnostic operations at the institute. The solar installation, donated by the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS), is expected to provide an uninterrupted power supply to key laboratories and research facilities. Speaking at the unveiling, the Director-General of NIMR, Prof. John Obafunwa, said the intervention would significantly improve operational efficiency, reduce dependence on fossil-fuel-generated electricity, and promote environmental sustainability. Obafunwa, represented by the Director of Administration, Mr. Bitrus Nelson, described the project as strategic and…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated four major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects across Lagos, Abuja and Owerri as part of efforts to expand clean transport infrastructure and deepen domestic gas utilisation. The projects, delivered under the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), form part of the Federal Government’s response to petroleum subsidy reforms and its broader strategy to reduce transportation costs and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The projects were inaugurated virtually as part of activities marking the third…
The Nigeria Governors Forum has proposed a new national minimum wage of ₦100,000 amid rising food prices, inflation, and the worsening cost of living across the country. The position was made known by the NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who said the governors recognise the need to improve workers’ welfare given current economic realities. According to him, state governments are already engaging with the Federal Government and labour unions to reach a wage agreement that is fair to workers and sustainable for government finances. READ ALSO: Sokoto water board GM celebrates Gov. Aliyu’s 3rd anniversary, lauds…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disowned a trending Instagram account operating under the handle @goodluck_ebelejonathan, describing it as fake and an impersonation. In a statement issued on Friday, Jonathan’s media aide, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, said the former president neither owns nor operates any personal account on the Instagram platform. READ ALSO: [FACT-CHECK] Nigeria’s vast states: 10 that rival entire countries in size Eze explained that the deceptive account frequently changes its identity, at times presenting itself as a fan page while largely impersonating the former president to mislead unsuspecting members of the public. “May the public take note that the…
The General Manager of the Sokoto State Water Board, Engr. Aminu Haruna Mika’ilu, has congratulated Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto and the leader of the APC in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, on the occasion of Gov. Aliyu’s third anniversary in office. In a congratulatory message, Engr. Mika’ilu said the administration’s achievements over the past three years reflected steady progress in infrastructure development and people-oriented governance across Sokoto State. He noted that the government had renewed hope among residents through interventions in water supply, education, healthcare, and rural development. According to him, the Water Board has recorded significant improvements in…