Over 400, 000 Girls Receive Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines In Lagos

HealthNewsNigeriaOver 400, 000 Girls Receive Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines In Lagos

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 31, 2024

Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines have been administered to 484,761 girls from October to December 2023 by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB). HPV is a viral infection commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). It is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, Permanent Secretary of the board who disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos, explained that the girls were inoculated during the Phase 1...

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Out-of-school Children Is A Time Bomb – Minister of State for Education

EducationNewsNigeriaOut-of-school Children Is A Time Bomb – Minister of State for Education

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 31, 2024

The out-of-school children phenomenon in the country is a time bomb which needs to be addressed immediately. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Tanko Yusuf Sununu, stated this at the flag-off of the campaign against out-of-school children by the federal and state governments in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, noting that it had become a global concern given their number in Nigeria.  “The campaign was flagged off in Kebbi as a zone in the North...

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Police Service Deploys 10 Commissioners to various commands nationwide

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Service Deploys 10 Commissioners to various commands nationwide

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 31, 2024

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and deployment of 10 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various commands nationwide. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the appointment and deployment followed the promotion of 14 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to CP. According to him, the newly-appointed CPs include Peter Opara, Osun; Olughemiga Adesina, Benue; Akinwale Adeniran, Ekiti; Mohammed Abba, Adamawa;...

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Wife of The Governor Supports Over 12,000 Sickle Cell Patients

HealthNewsWife of The Governor Supports Over 12,000 Sickle Cell Patients

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 30, 2024

A pet project, “Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative (SASHIN)” founded by the wife of Katsina state governor, Mrs Zulaihat Radda in collaboration with the state’s Ministry of Health has supported 12,202 patients of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) with free drugs in 2023. The governor’s wife made this known while launching the distribution of Sickle Cell Disease and antimalarial drugs in Katsina on Monday. “The project registered and provided drugs and support to 12,202 sickle cell patients across...

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Nigerian Navy Hands Over 11 Suspects NSCDC

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Navy Hands Over 11 Suspects NSCDC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 30, 2024

The Nigerian Navy handed over 11 arrested suspects to the Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC who were arrested with items used in legal refinery construction at Billie in Degema local government area of Rivers State. Handing over the suspects to the officials of NSCDC, the Commander NNS Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, Navy Commodore Desmond Igbo, who was represented by the Base Operation Officer, Commander Sa’id Mohammed Kabir, said its...

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Jilted Female Lover Commits Suicide In Adamawa

LifestyleNewsNigeriaJilted Female Lover Commits Suicide In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 29, 2024

a National Diploma II student of the Department of Mass Communication at the Federal Polytechnic Mubi in Adamawa State Jamima Shetima Balami has reportedly committed suicide by consuming a substance believed to be rat poison after falling apart with her boyfriend. Balami, a 24-year-old who was undergoing Industrial Training (IT) at the Adamawa Television (ATV), Yola hailed from Garkida Gombi, died at her residence in Vinikilang ward in the Girei local government area of the state....

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AFCON 2023: Eagles Beat Lions, Nigeria Qualify For Quarter Finals

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAFCON 2023: Eagles Beat Lions, Nigeria Qualify For Quarter Finals

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 28, 2024

Nigeria has qualified for the quarter-final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) by beating Cameroon 2-0. The two teams played desperately to prove a point at the game at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, but Atlanta forward Ademola Lookman scored the two goals that sealed Nigeria’s win, for the Super Eagles with one goal in each half. Lookman goals came from an impressive team effort of the Nigerian squad and the super...

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Gov. Ododo Retains SSG, Others, Receive Mix Feelings

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Ododo Retains SSG, Others, Receive Mix Feelings

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 28, 2024

The newly sworn-in Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has retained Dr Folashade Arike Ayoade as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG. Ayoade served as the SSG in the eight years under the immediate past governor Yahaya Bello’s administration. The governor also announced the appointment of Ali Bello a nephew of former governor Yahaya Bello who is being investigated for a N3 billion fraud as Chief of Staff. Also appointed is Alhaji Suleman Ibrahim...

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Plateau State Governor Relaxes Curfew In Mangu LGA

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPlateau State Governor Relaxes Curfew In Mangu LGA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 27, 2024

The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state following unrest in the area. The curfew is now to be observed from 8 am to 4 pm daily until further notice to enable residents to engage in normal activities. According to a statement, the review followed an improvement in the security situation in the Mangu Local Government area after...

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One Million Nigerians To Participate In Digital Skill Competition

NewsNigeriaTechnologyOne Million Nigerians To Participate In Digital Skill Competition

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 27, 2024

A digital skill competition called #DigitalforAllChallenge 2.0 (DFA 2.0) sponsored by the federal government in collaboration with Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev) seeks to empower one million Nigerians and winners of the competition would receive cash prizes and scholarships totaling N150 million. At a launch in Abuja, Kashifu Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said the tournament targets a variety of populations, including young learners (ages 8-15),...

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