The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has advanced the nation’s surveillance of acute febrile illnesses (AFI). Stakeholders convened in Abuja to mark a new phase in Nigeria’s efforts to monitor and respond to diseases such as malaria, Lassa fever, and dengue. The Acute Febrile Illness Sentinel Surveillance (AFIS) project, a collaborative effort between the NCDC and partners including the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC), has been instrumental in this initiative. The project tests for nine diseases, including malaria and SARS-CoV-2, and…
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The Edo State Government has accused Comrade Philip Shaibu of impersonating Marvellous Omobayo as the Deputy Governor of the state. This allegation was made in a statement released on Monday by the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, in Benin. The state government claimed that Shaibu had been engaging in correspondence with various individuals and organizations, falsely claiming to be the Deputy Governor. Nehikhare urged the public to disregard any such correspondence from Shaibu, emphasizing that the issue of his reinstatement as Deputy Governor is still pending in court. Shaibu, who was previously impeached by the Edo…
Journalists are the watchdogs of society. They see, they tell, bringing to the attention of society issues that affect the lives of the people and providing a voice for the downtrodden and those who seek justice. That’s why the press is regarded as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, after the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, because they complement the process of checks and balances that is the bedrock of democracy. Whether journalists in Nigeria are fulfilling that role and to what extent is subjective, as the conduct of media houses and individual practitioners at different times swings their rating on…
The recent revelation by Ambassador Abdul Danbature about a $50,000 blackmail plot against Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Bello Mohammed, has sent shockwaves across the nation. This disturbing report, originally highlighted by the *Pacific News-Times*, exposes a dangerous scheme aimed at undermining Nigeria’s national security by discrediting a key government official. By Suleiman Abbah The emergence of a video featuring a notorious bandit leader making baseless allegations against Minister Matawalle, coupled with the timing of these allegations alongside the foiled #Endbadgovernance protests, paints a grim picture of an orchestrated campaign intended to destabilize the North and weaken the federal government’s machinery. Danbature’s…
Tajudeen A Tijjani’s article, “Uba Sani and the paradox box” is a masterclass in hypocrisy and doublespeak. The writer pretends to be neutral while peddling a narrative that reeks of bias and misinformation. It’s a shame that such a piece would seek to obfuscate the truth and confuse the public. By Nasiru Chikaji Let’s set the record straight: Governor Uba Sani’s move to investigate the loans obtained by his predecessor, Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai, is a courageous step towards transparency and accountability. It’s not a “political hara-kiri” or a “Pandora’s box” as the writer sensationalistically puts it. Rather, it’s a necessary…
Today, the current occupier of Sir Kasihm Ibrahim House, Kaduna, Mr. Uba Sani has dragged his boss, former governor Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai to the cleaners. What the action will deliver is unpredictable.
As MultiChoice published its annual ESG report earlier this month, I was struck by the aptness of the term sometimes used about such documents: integrated reporting. Integration is fundamental to any kind of environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact. MultiChoice Group has had three decades to find that particular sweet spot, refining its formula of enriching lives, while transforming African entertainment and broader society. The beauty of the approach can be seen in the way key business touchpoints dovetail with ESG principles. By way of illustration, the MultiChoice commitment to hyperlocal storytelling has meant a need to create homegrown, locally relevant content. This in…
Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from across the African continent recently converged in Abuja for a crucial meeting under the aegis of the “African Caucus.” The three-day meeting, themed “Facilitating Intra-African Trade: Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Africa,” was declared open by President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. By Kadiri Abdulrahman Established in 1963, the African Caucus aims to amplify the voice of Africa’s apex bank governors among Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs) members, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). The Caucus seeks to draw attention to development issues of…
A Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament, led by Nigeria’s House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, is holding an oversight meeting in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The five-day event includes several of the Parliament’s standing committees, including those on Administration, Finance, Budget, Public Accounts, Macroeconomic Policy, and Economic Research. The theme of the event is “The Role of the ECOWAS Parliament in Community Budget Formulation and Monitoring.” The Joint Committee has been tasked with executing crucial oversight activities related to their respective mandates, as outlined in the community policy framework. The primary objective of the delocalized committee meeting is to…
Iran’s Vice President, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has resigned, leaving President Massud Pezeshkian’s cabinet just 11 days after his appointment. “I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfill expectations,” the moderate politician stated on his X platform. Zarif hinted that disagreements over the selection of ministers for Pezeshkian’s new cabinet were the primary reason for his decision. He noted that at least seven of the 19 ministers nominated were not his first choice. Zarif’s resignation marks the second major crisis for Pezeshkian since he took office at the end of July, following…