Nigeria Records Highest Maternal Deaths In The World

HealthNewsNigeriaNigeria Records Highest Maternal Deaths In The World

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 10, 2023

…82,000 Deaths Annually Nigeria has the highest number of maternal deaths in the world with 82,000 deaths per year, making up 13% of the world’s total. Associate Professor of Public Health at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Dr Mobolanle Balogun who lamented over the situation, called for collective action to reverse the trend. Balogun, spoke in Lagos during the inauguration of the #weMenforHer campaign by the Maternal and Reproductive Health Research Collective (MRHRC)....

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Fuel Tanker Explode, Destroys Property Worth Over N600 million In Nasarawa

NewsNigeriaFuel Tanker Explode, Destroys Property Worth Over N600 million In Nasarawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 10, 2023

Acting Director, Nasarawa State Fire Service, Mr. Ombugu Joshua has called on residents of the state to always alert the firefighters on time whenever they experience a fire outbreak for prompt response. He spoke against the backdrop of a tanker loaded with fuel which exploded while discharging petroleum products at Sandaji Filling Station located along the Lafia-Jos road in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital destroying property worth over N600 million. Owner of the affected filling...

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Olu of Warri set to receive Irish Ambassador, Ryan

NewsNigeriaOlu of Warri set to receive Irish Ambassador, Ryan

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 10, 2023

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III is set to host the Ireland Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Ryan at his palace in Warri, Delta State. According to reports made available to journalists, the Secretary to the Warri council of Chiefs and Olulaye of the kingdom, Chief Eugene Ikomi, said the event would be on Wednesday, at 11am. The palace also reported that the visit would further deepen the robust relationship between the Warri kingdom and Ireland. It would...

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Gombe has emerged best state in innovative digital services

NewsNigeriaTechnologyGombe has emerged best state in innovative digital services

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 10, 2023

For excellent performance, the Gombe State Due Process Bureau will be honoured with the prestigious Nigeria GovTech Award as the best state Ministry, Department and Agency (MDA) in innovative digital services following a popular nationwide nomination process. According to reports made available to journalists on Tuesday, the office of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in the Presidency through a letter issued by the Director General, D.I Arabi, said Gombe State was nominated through a...

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Court disqualifies Sylva from contesting Bayelsa governorship election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt disqualifies Sylva from contesting Bayelsa governorship election

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 10, 2023

A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Donatus Okorowo has disqualified the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, in the November 11 polls. Okorowo disqualified Sylva in a judgment that he delivered on Monday. According to reports, the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/821/2023 was filed on June 13, 2023 by Deme Kolomo, a member of the APC. The judge ruled that Sylva, having been sworn in twice and ruled for five years...

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Timi Frank tells ECOWAS, Tinubu’s position as chairman, no longer tenable,

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTimi Frank tells ECOWAS, Tinubu’s position as chairman, no longer tenable,

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 10, 2023

…Urges National Assembly to defend nation’s constitution Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has told Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to sack President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its chairman over lack of legitimacy as President of Nigeria. The activist who made this call in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said the President lost legitimacy following discovery that he...

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President Tinubu appoints 5 new presidential media advisory aides

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu appoints 5 new presidential media advisory aides

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 10, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Fela Durotoye, and Frederick Nwabufo as senior presidential media advisory aides. Also appointed were Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe, Aliyu Audu and Francis Adah Abah. Special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale announced the appointments in a statement on Monday. Durotoye will serve as the senior special assistant, SSA, to the President on national values and social justice) and Nwabufo will serve as the SSA on public engagement....

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Lagos–Tel Aviv flights continue amid Israel–Hamas conflict

NewsNigeriaLagos–Tel Aviv flights continue amid Israel–Hamas conflict

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 10, 2023

Flights between Lagos, Nigeria, and Tel Aviv, Israel’s capital have continued without disruption despite the precarious security situation in Israel because of the ongoing conflict with the Palestinian terror group, Hamas. Pilot News learned that Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways, two primary carriers connecting Nigeria to Israel, have maintained their flight schedules from Nigeria to Tel Aviv airport. The President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, Susan Akporiaye, said people were still traveling...

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Airlifting of Christian pilgrims suspended amid Israel-Hamas conflict

NewsNigeriaAirlifting of Christian pilgrims suspended amid Israel-Hamas conflict

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 10, 2023

The airlifting of intending Christian pilgrims from Lagos State for a holy pilgrimage in Israel, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 10, has been put on hold due to the escalating Israel–Hamas conflict. The first batch of pilgrims, who were already in Israel, successfully concluded their activities on Sunday, Oct. 8, and all 310 pilgrims have returned. Good morning Lagos, I’m happy to announce that we have successfully airlifted and returned all three hundred and ten...

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Minister Wike discredits EU’s assessment of Nigeria’s election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMinister Wike discredits EU’s assessment of Nigeria’s election

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 10, 2023

Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike has flayed the European Union Election Observation Mission’s (EU-EOM) report on the 2023 general election, describing it as an “interference” with the country’s internal affairs. In its final report on Nigeria’s 2023 election presented on June 15, the EU-EOM faulted the conduct of the February 25 and March 19 polls. The report exposed that the election lacked transparency, inclusiveness and accountability. It also offered several recommendations for consideration by...

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