In a tremendous achievement, the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) announced that its state-of-the-art Molecular Laboratory in the state has emerged as the South-South region for testing Mpox. Announcing its selection through their X page on Thursday, the management said the health facilities have successfully completed the first two Mpox samples. Acknowledging its significant move to combat the outbreak of zoonotic disease variants in Nigeria, RSUTH said on October…

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday commissioned the newly rebuilt and expanded 250-bed Stella Obasanjo Hospital on Wednesday. This modern health hub aims to deliver comprehensive healthcare services across multiple levels of the state’s health ecosystem. Additionally, the governor inaugurated a new crèche and food court at the Edo State Civil Service Secretariat complex in Benin City. During the hospital’s commissioning, Obaseki emphasised that healthcare extends beyond infrastructure, highlighting the critical…

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the demise of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who died on November 5, 2024, from a protracted illness. The Chairman of the forum, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, described the late COAS as a distinguished officer, who served the…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group known as ‘Lukarawas,’ heightening security challenges in the northwestern region of Nigeria. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this during a military operations briefing on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the newly formed terror group reportedly infiltrated northern Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Republic of Niger, following the breakdown in military…

In a decisive effort to combat terrorism in Nigeria’s North-East, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has released a fresh list of wanted terrorist leaders. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made the announcement during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. The list features several high-profile figures accused of masterminding attacks and spreading insecurity across the region. Major names include Abdurraman, Dadi Gumba (also known as Abbu…

Bandits numbering about 50 have killed no fewer than 10 residents, including women and children at an agrarian community in Niger State. Riding on motorcycles, the bandits were said to have slaughtered some of the women who refused to be raped by the gunmen. According to The Punch, the incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday when the residents were preparing for their farms. A source who did not…

After spending 11-day in a kidnapping den, the abducted bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Fr. Thomas Oyode, regained freedoms from the hands of his captive. The Punch reported that the clergyman was freed from his adductors approximately 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 6 November 2024, in a village near Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The Director of Communications for the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, noted in a document shared. However,…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his continuous worker-friendly policies and approach, following the announcement of the N80,000 minimum wage for workers in the state. The commendation came in a statement issued and signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin on Thursday. The Speaker said with this announcement, Oyo State leaps to the second spot, trailing only Lagos and Rivers…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by Oluomo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment. Lagbaja died on Tuesday night after a brief illness. He was 56. Governor Adeleke also ordered that flags be flown at half-mast throughout the state during…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the release of one billion naira in gratuity payments for state pensioners. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Yinka Oyebode, the governor also confirmed the disbursement of two months’ worth of pension arrears to local government pensioners. This approval comes just a month after the governor distributed a total of N3.5 billion in gratuity checks to retirees across the state, showcasing his…

The Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has said local governments must be allowed to generate revenue independently to unlock true autonomy that will empower local communities to respond better to community needs. Ogundoyin emphasised that Local Government (LG) financial autonomy can be achieved in Nigeria if the surrounding complexities and ambiguities are addressed. Oyo speaker spoke at the Oyo South Senatorial District meeting of…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has said that a fatal accident involving multiple vehicles on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed one life. Kehinde Hamzat, the Corps Commanderof FRSC Lagos State Sector Command, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He said the crash involved a White Volvo Truck (Reg. No: FKJ 484 YA), a White Toyota Hummer Bus (Reg.…