Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has authorised the urgent construction of a Box Culvert on Asalapa Isale Banni Road to replace the existing structure.  Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, stated that the new Box Culvert will serve as a temporary solution to the community’s pressing erosion issues. “Construction is already underway, with Ministry Engineers mobilized to the site to begin work immediately,” he confirmed. This prompt action aims…

The Kwara State Government has formalised a partnership with Al-Hikmah University by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Al-Hikmah Teaching Hospital at Sobi Specialist Hospital in Ilorin. The MoU signing ceremony, held today at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the State Ministry of Health, aims to enhance public-private collaboration to improve healthcare services and tertiary education in the state. Commissioner for Health Amina El-Imam…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged parents and guardians to avoid discriminating against the girl child, emphasising that she possesses equal potential to the boy child. He reassured that the state government remains committed to empowering girls. This appeal was made during the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, themed “Girl Vision for the Future,” organised by the State Ministry of Women Affairs at the Stella Obasanjo Multipurpose…

In a tragic incident that marks 2024 as the deadliest year since 2018 for migrants attempting the dangerous English Channel crossing, a baby died, while 65 other persons were rescued after an overloaded migrant dinghy headed for the UK from France capsized and sank on Thursday night. According to AFP reports, French maritime authorities managed to save the survivors, but the baby, found unconscious, was later declared dead. According to…

The Lagos State House of Assembly is preparing to replace the existing 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) with newly designated Administrative Areas. This was part of the discussion at a public hearing for the proposed “Bill for a law to provide for the local government system, establishment, and administration, and to consolidate all laws on local government administration.” President Bola Tinubu created the 37 LCDAs in 2003 when he…

The United States (US) has imposed sanctions on two China-based drone suppliers and their alleged Russian partners for supplying complete weapons systems to Russia for its war in Ukraine. According to CNN, the US has long accused China of supporting Russia’s war effort by supplying dual-use goods and components that could be used in the manufacture of weapons, which Beijing denies. However, the US Treasury Department accused the Chinese firms…

The Osun State Government has clarified the appointment of Chinwe Obuaku as its Consultant on Climate Change and Renewable Energy.  The state government said the decision was part of a six-member delegation representing Osun State at the German-Nigeria Business Forum, led by the Commissioner for Energy, Festus Adeyemo. The clarification was made on Thursday by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment. He highlighted that the Osun team…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has expressed concern over the absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, especially given Nigeria’s pressing domestic issues. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that the presidency assured citizens that the absence of both leaders would not result in a leadership vacuum. President Tinubu is currently on a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, following a recent trip to…

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu’s administration achieved a significant milestone in its foreign investment drive, as a group of investors from Sweden committed to multi-million dollar investments and partnerships in Nigeria’s digital economy, health sector, and other critical areas. This development follows Vice President Kashim Shettima’s assurance to global investors during a business meeting with Swedish enterprises in Stockholm. He emphasised that they can now fully capitalize on Nigeria’s rapidly…

A 70-year-old man Identified As Malam Abu Yusuf has died after he was hit by lightning in Angwa Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to Linda Ikeji’s blog, the incident happened at about 5:40 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024, following a heavy downpour in the community. It was gathered that the deceased was outside when the incident happened. He fell and died on the spot. Malam…

The World Bank has promised more financial support for Nigeria this year. World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Ndiame Diop, who spoke to journalists after the launch of the country’s development update report in Abuja on Thursday, said while Nigeria is qualified for more technical and financial support, what matters is the implementation. According to him, “Nigeria is a very important partner for the World Bank. “And we’ve been providing…

A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has highlighted the power of adopting multiple healthy lifestyle habits, revealing that combining six key behaviors can reduce the risk of death by an impressive 73 percent. The research, which analyzed data from 719,147 veterans aged 40 to 99, offers a blueprint for those seeking to boost their longevity through practical changes. While individual habits like maintaining a balanced…