Ebola: NCDC Intensifies Surveillance At Nigeria’s Entry Points

Following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention NCDC has intensified surveillance at Nigeria’s entry points, including airports. The agency has also advised Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected countries. Dr. Jide Idris, NCDC Director-General in a public health advisory confirmed that there are no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. The agency, according to him, has updated its emergency contingency plan, strengthened...

VC Cautions Students Against Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome

Newly admitted students of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State have been cautioned against engaging in activities that could jeopardize their academic journey. The Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. Kayode Ijadunola warned while speaking at the university’s 12th matriculation ceremony, urging them to uphold discipline and adhere to the institution’s rules and regulations. He advised the students to focus on their studies, and not to be distractions such as social media and the pursuit of quick wealth...

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to ₦890 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre. The price adjustment takes effect from Saturday, 1st February 2025. A statement issued on Saturday by the refinery’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, described the price review as a “strategic adjustment” influenced by positive developments in the global energy and gas markets, as well as a decline in international crude oil prices....

NYSC DG Confirms Corps Members Will Receive ₦77,000 Allowance from February

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members that they will begin receiving ₦77,000 as their monthly allowance starting from February 2025. Ahmed gave the assurance while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. The Federal Government had earlier announced an increase in the monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000 in response to the reviewed minimum wage and rising inflation. However,...

US-Based Nigerian Cardiologist Dies by Suicide After Losing Child Custody Case

A 36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly died by suicide after losing a child support case to his estranged wife. The tragic incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, 26 January 2025, following a prolonged legal battle over child custody and financial obligations. Reports indicate that a US court ruled in favour of Dr Erinne’s ex-wife, ordering him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support. A Nigerian-American, Clayton Udo, confirmed...

…Seeks Immediate Review Of Plan The sociopolitical body of the South-South region, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has condemned the exclusion of the Niger Delta region in the siting of the newly launched five Mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government. According to a press statement on Saturday signed by the organisation’s National Spokesperson, Olorogun Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, stated that despite being the primary...

4 Dead, Others Injured As Anti-tout Operative Vehicle Rams Into Tipper In Anambra

About four operatives attached to the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad have been feared dead and others injured after their vehicle rammed into a tipper fully loaded with sand. The accident, involved three vehicles, including a private Toyota Hummer bus with registration number UWN763XA, a government-owned Toyota Hummer bus without a registration number, and a Mercedes Benz tipper. It occured along the Onitsha-Owerri Road axis of Oba, near New Road Junction in Idemili South Local...

United Kingdom Appoints Trade Envoy To Nigeria

A British-Nigerian politician, Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Nigeria. The appointment makes Eshalomi the second Nigerian to hold the position. The 44-year-old Eshalomi, an MP representing the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green constituency, holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political and International Studies, with Law from Middlesex University. UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, who announced the appointment in a statement, said the decision was aimed at...

Kaduna Closes United Nigerian Textiles Ltd Over N1.2bn Unpaid Revenue

The United Nigerian Textiles Limited, UNTL has owed Kaduna State Government substantial revenue totaling N1.2 billion. Following the failure of the company to offset the liabilities, the Kaduna State government has sealed the company. Aisha Ahmed, the Executive Board Secretary of Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, KADIRS stated this in Kaduna during an enforcement operation, said intelligence information revealed that the company planned to relocate from Kaduna, adding that the company must pay what it...

Clinical Staff To Cripple Services At OAUTHC Over Unpaid Salaries

Clinical staff at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, OAUTHC, in Ile-Ife, Osun State has threatened to commence industrial action on February 3, 2025 over unpaid salaries. The strike is expected to impact medical services at OAUTHC, potentially disrupting healthcare delivery in the region. In a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Dr Olufemi Ogundipe, and the general secretary, Dr Tajudin Adetunji, MDCAN, said the decision follows a directive from the southwest zone of...

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