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Day: December 9, 2023

Lagos sets up committee to reduce maternal, child death

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria has the highest number of maternal deaths globally. The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has inaugurated a sub-committee to assist in gathering accurate data on maternal, perinatal and child deaths in communities. This will assist the government in identifying and addressing the probable causes (medical…

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Headfort Foundation International Human Rights Day sensitises Lagos drivers

#FeatureByHeadfort In commemoration of Human Rights Day, Headfort Foundation organised an educational event for law enforcement agents and motor park drivers to have a dialogue on the proper interaction during encounters on the road. The event was scheduled to hold on Friday, December 8, 2023 at New Garage Motor Park, Ojota, Lagos State. It was…

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Rhoda Jatau released on bail after 18 months in detention

After she was released on bail, her case was now set for defence. Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Bauchi state chapter, has confirmed the release of Mrs Rhoda Jatau on bail by the Bauchi state High Court 11. Mujahid Ibrahim, the Programme Officer of CITAD disclosed this in an interview with the News…

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Mr Real accuses D’banj of ripping him for years

Mr. Real also accuses D’banj of promising to give him an SUV as a brand ambassador of his CREAM platform but the singer has not yet fulfilled the promise. Nigerian singer, Okafor Uchenna Victor better known as Mr Real has accused his colleague, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj of ripping him off for…

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Accidental bombing of civilians won’t happen again – CDS assures Nigerians

The defence chief said the military would take every measure to ensure that the mistake never occurs again. Gen. Christopher Musa, has assured that the unfortunate drone incident that killed and injured many people at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State, will not be repeated. Musa gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen at the…

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Premium travel company, Kairos World Travels receives IATA certification

#FeaturebyKairos Kairos World Travels, a leading travel agency based in Lagos, Nigeria, has been awarded the highly esteemed IATA Certification. This certification recognizes Kairos World Travels’ commitment to meeting regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices, reflecting their dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) — the organization for global airlines,…

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LP confirms its membership of coalition formed by PDP, others

The LP has joined the PDP, the NNPP and other parties to form a coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The leadership of the Labour Party has confirmed their party’s membership of the new coalition that was launched this week. In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, a group of political parties on…

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Gombe Govt expresses concern over rising cases of HIV among children

Gombe State is said to be one of the states with the highest cases of HIV/AIDS in the northern part of Nigeria. The Gombe State Agency for the Control of AIDS has identified gender-based violence as a contributing factor to the rising cases of the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus among children in the state. The agency’s…

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NNPP denies membership of coalition of concerned political parties

The National chairman urged Nigerians and the international community to disregard any news of the NNPP going into coalition with any political party or parties. The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has denied membership of Coalition of Concerned Political Parties. The NNPP said this in a statement by its acting…

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Nigerian Breweries announces Ighodalo’s resignation, Hiemstra’s appointment

Ighodalo stated that the decision came with mixed emotions of a painful sacrifice to enable his full devotion to the new cause. Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced changes to the composition of its board of directors with the resignation of the Chairman, Mr Asue Ighodalo. The Company’s Secretary, Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, made this known via…

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