Ramadan: Sokoto State To Feed Destitute At Designated Centres

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu says the government is set to create additional Ramadan feeding centres for the destitute across the state during the forthcoming Ramadan fast. Governor Aliyu disclosed this while commissioning the remodeled Ruggar Wauru Jumu’at Mosque in the state, explaining that his administration had so far renovated and constructed several mosques and Islamiyya schools. He said: “Preparations are in top gear for the commencement of the 2025 Ramadan feeding program in the state....

UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Increasing Cases of Polio

Kano State governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf has declared that his administration is determined to eradicate polio by June 2025. Abba stated this while opening an orientation training organized by the state Ministry of Health for health personnel, 44 local government chairmen, and Kano Emirate in Kaduna. The governor, represented by his deputy, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, noted that the challenge of tackling the health issues is a task the government of Kano will pursue to its...

Mass wedding: Kebbi State Government Pays Dowry for 300 Couples

The Kebbi State Government is to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples across the state scheduled for Feb. 27 and approved N54m for the 300 beneficiaries. Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, Chairman of the Organizing Committee told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the wedding is organized in collaboration with Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation, an NGO. Argungu disclosed that various committees had been set up with specific tasks such as pregnancy test, genotype test, HIV/AIDS test...

Veteran Nollywood Actor Columbus Irosanga Passes Away

The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor and academic, Dr Columbus Irosanga, who has died. Renowned for his compelling portrayals of native doctors and traditional chiefs, Irosanga was a prominent figure in Nollywood. Born in Okrika, Rivers State, Irosanga was not only an accomplished actor but also a respected academic. He served as a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, contributing significantly to...

Tems’ ‘Love Me JeJe’ Wins Best African Music Performance at Grammys

Nigerian singer Tems has made history by winning the ‘Best African Music Performance’ award at the 67th Grammys for her hit single ‘Love Me Jeje’. This marks her second Grammy win, following her previous award in 2023. ‘Love Me JeJe’ is a reimagined version of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic, blending Afrobeats with contemporary R&B elements. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, 2 February 2025 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrated outstanding...

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...

Nigeria’s First Lady To Distribute 60K Kits To Midwives Across North Central

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a pet project of the Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu will soon distribute 60,000 kits to midwives across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The national chairman of RHI and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi while presenting 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the North Central zone in Ilorin on Wednesday, said that the effort was aimed at complementing the ongoing retraining exercise of 120,000 frontline health...

Human Trafficking: Nigeria Is A Source, Transit, Destination In Africa-Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Wednesday, decried that Nigeria is one of the main sources, transit, and destination for human trafficking in Africa. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the 2025 annual academic summit organized by the University of Abuja Faculty of Social Sciences in Abuja with the theme of the summit is, “Illegal Migration and girl-child trafficking in 21st Century Nigeria: Changing the mindset through quality and functional university education.” The Minister...

Cholera Outbreak Kills About 12 Persons In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State government has confirmed a cholera outbreak reported in the coastal community of Emeroke, in Eastern Obolo local government area of Akwa Ibom State has caused the death of about 12 persons including a 72-year-old woman. Children and teenagers were the worst-hit by the sudden cholera bout before government intervention. Locals puts the death toll at 12 on Saturday but physicians at Immanuel General Hospital in Eket local government area, where the...

Anambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has been returned re-elected as the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Anambra State Council in an election held today at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Center, Awka. Dr Odogwu polled 173 votes to defeat her opponent, Comrade Ngozi Obileri who got 40 votes cast. Mr. Chibuzo Obidike of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel of the Union was elected Treasurer. Comrade Obidike polled 168 votes to defeat the incumbent, Comrade Ogemdi...

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