The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, today expressed profound sorrow over the death of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, describing it as a significant loss to the ministry and the nation. Chief Nnaji praised Dr. Onu as a visionary and dedicated administrator whose remarkable contributions have notably advanced the Innovation, Science, … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Following his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a former member of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Chuka Utazi, who represented Enugu North senatorial zone from 2015-2023, has called on the people of the Southeast zone to ensure that they are not left out in … [Read more…]
NPF ZONE 13 COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, UKPO. PRESS RELEASE 14TH APRIL, 2024. GENERAL DUTY/SPECIALIST POLICE RECRUITMENT MEDICAL SCREENING EXERCISE This is to notify the general public that Police Recruitment Medical Screening Exercise for both General Duty and Specialist Constable will commence simultaneously Nationwide on Tuesday 16th April, 2024 and it will end on 30th April, 2024. … [Read more…]
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said he will do all he can to ensure the people of the state enjoy dividends of good governance. The governor stated at a ceremony to distribute the grains and commodities to farmers in Owo local government on Thursday. Ayedatiwa, who was represented by the Ondo state deputy governor, Olayide … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever within one week across the country. The NCDC said this in a situation report for Week 13 published on its website on Friday. Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness transmitted to humans through … [Read more…]
The Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has been released after meeting the bail conditions granted him by the Court. Emefiele, who arrived at the Lagos High Court, Ikeja in custody of operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, left for his home after the court proceedings. … [Read more…]
In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine and emergency vaccination activities are funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which funds the global … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Monitoring Team on Work Attendance and Productivity has paid an unscheduled visit to the Ezeagu Local Government headquarters at Aguobu-Owa where they issued queries to absentee council workers and also read the riot act to civil servants in the state. The team was received by the Chief Executive Officer, Administration, at the … [Read more…]
The police in Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, have begun an investigation to unravel any criminal liability in the cause of death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said the … [Read more…]
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has committed to increasing the supply of Nigeria’s gas to both local and international markets with the aim of revitalising the country’s revenue. Kyari said that by improving gas production, the NNPCL would play its part in stabilising the naira. … [Read more…]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians against circulating suspected fake “Tandak Injections” nationwide. The agency warned Nigerians, particularly healthcare providers, against using the counterfeit “TANDAK injection 1.5g powder and water for injection,” saying the counterfeit is currently being sold to the unsuspecting public. The product is said … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Onu family over the passing of Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, CON. This is also as the Igbo apex socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described his death as a rude shock. The President in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Ajuri … [Read more…]