Jigawa Set To Vaccinate 1.5 Million Children As Polio Campaign Begins November 29

  The Jigawa State government has finalised preparations for a major polio vaccination exercise targeting 1.5 million children across the state. The announcement was made during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF ahead of the campaign. Dr. Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, revealed the details through the agency’s Monitoring and … Continue reading “Jigawa Set To Vaccinate 1.5 Million Children As Polio Campaign Begins November 29”

Waldrum Questions NFF Over Use Of $960,000 FIFA World Cup Grant

  Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to explain how it spent the $960,000 he claims FIFA disbursed to all participating nations in October 2022 for preparations ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. In a viral video circulating on … Continue reading “Waldrum Questions NFF Over Use Of $960,000 FIFA World Cup Grant”

Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128

  An outpouring of grief swept Hong Kong on Saturday as crowds paid their respects and laid flowers for the 128 people killed in one of the city’s deadliest fires, marking the start of an official, three-day mourning period. A growing number of people arrived at a park near the charred shell of Wang Fuk … Continue reading “Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128”

Bangladesh Ex-PM Zia In ‘Very Critical’ Condition

  Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia’s health has deteriorated since being admitted to hospital, prompting her family and party members to urge citizens to pray for her speedy recovery on Saturday. Zia, 80, was admitted to hospital on November 23 with symptoms of a lung infection and is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive … Continue reading “Bangladesh Ex-PM Zia In ‘Very Critical’ Condition”

One Killed, Five Arrested In Bauchi Herders-Farmers Clash

  The Bauchi State Police Command said it has launched an investigation after a clash between farmers and herders in Zaki Local Government Area of the state, left one person dead and five suspects arrested. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer for the Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, on Saturday, said the incident … Continue reading “One Killed, Five Arrested In Bauchi Herders-Farmers Clash”

Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments

  The Kano State Executive Council has called for the immediate investigation and arrest of former governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, following what it described as “inciting and reckless” comments about the security situation in the state. The demand was raised after deliberations at the Council’s 34th Executive Meeting held on Thursday at the Government House, … Continue reading “Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments”

NNPC Refineries Remain Shut, As Nigerians Consumed 56.74M Litres Petrol Daily In October

  The four refineries operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) remained shut and did not record any Premium Motor Spirit production in October. This was revealed in a newly released factsheet by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The NMDPRA said the factsheet is important as “the verified data … Continue reading “NNPC Refineries Remain Shut, As Nigerians Consumed 56.74M Litres Petrol Daily In October”