The Kwara State Government has placed the Healthcare on Outbreak Response Mode after confirmation of the death of a 70-year-old grandmother, her son and two other family members in the Eruda community, Ilorin in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state after eating an Amala meal said to have been poisoned. The state Commissioner of Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, said the victims’ death was from the consumption of Amala believed to contain poison. El-Imam, at a press conference addressed in Ilorin, the state capital, on Tuesday, also disclosed that one death was recorded from gastroenteritis. According to her, the…
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The removal of petrol subsidy and the depreciation of the naira have exacerbated the country’s economic challenge, causing inflation to hit a 28-year high of 34 per cent in June. As families and individuals struggle to meet their basic needs, FELIX OLOYEDE explores strategies they can adopt to survive the current economic crisis in the country Nigerians have been battling hardship for a long time, and they are blamed for protracted poor leadership, corruption, and weak institutions. This worsened when President Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural speech in May 2023, announced an end to the country’s petrol subsidy regime. The…
The residents and stakeholders of Royal Estate, Phase 1, Isheri-Olofin, Lagos State, have expressed their gratitude to the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, for his prompt mediation in the recent dispute that occurred within the estate. In a statement, on Tuesday, signed by the Chairman of the estate, Williams Adeyemi, the community thanked Oki for his intervention, which led to a satisfactory resolution of the issues. The PUNCH reported that the Lagos State Building Control Agency had been embroiled in controversy over its methods of enforcing building regulations in the state. The agency…
United Kingdom-based data expert, Gideon Abegunrin, has emphasised the transformative potential of open data in driving sustainable development in Nigeria. The expert said this at a press conference for the Niger Delta Digital Summit recently. Abegunrin said, “Nigeria and other developing countries can tap into the vast benefits of open data but must prioritise investing in open data protection and sourcing for productive use by policymakers. “Nigeria is now in an era where data is considered “the new oil while the Fourth Industrial Revolution presents an opportunity to leverage open data for sustainable development, particularly in Nigeria.” According to Abegunrin,…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has demanded the resignation of the Senate, President Godswill Akpabio, for allegedly taunting hunger protesters to go ahead with the protest “we shall be eating”. Though Akpabio had denied making the statement, Vatsa, in a statement on Tuesday, described the remark as insensitive and embarrassing to the ruling party, saying it was an exhibition of the culture of “eating” in the Peoples Democratic Party where Akpabio came from. The former Commissioner for Information in Niger State demanded that the Senate President tender an apology to Nigerians. Vatsa said,…
Cyriel Dessers’ dramatic 94th-minute equaliser earned Rangers a crucial first-leg draw with Dynamo Kyiv in their bid to qualify for the Champions League. Amid increasing negative noise surrounding the start of the Ibrox club’s season, Philippe Clement’s side fell behind to Andriy Yarmolenko’s first-half opener. In a similar theme to their goalless draw with Heart of Midlothian on Saturday, Rangers were again both profligate and exposed on occasions, but much-maligned Dessers’ close-range finish – the final kick of the match – rescued what could be a priceless result in Poland. Played at a half-full Lublin Arena because of the war…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final voter register for the upcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections. The decision followed a meeting held by the commission on Tuesday, as contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. The Edo State governorship election is scheduled for September 21, 2024, while the exercise will be held in Ondo State on November 16, 2024. The new register incorporates new voters from the recent Continuous Voter Registration and includes successful applicants for transfers from other states to Edo and Ondo…
The Ekiti State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the missing 35-year-old cyclist, Hussain Ndagi, in the state. The Police Relations Officer, Ekiti State Police Command, Sunday Abutu, said that Ndagi, a resident of the Oke-Bola area of Ado Ekiti, had been missing since July 31. Abutu said in a statement on Tuesday titled, ‘Missing person’ that “Ndagi of Oke-Bola Area of Ado Ekiti left home to an unknown destination with his red Bajaj motorcycle on July 31, 2024, at about 6 am and never returned. Since then, all efforts made to know his…
A non-profit organisation, the Everlasting Fountain Welfare Initiative, has brought relief to hundreds of residents in the Magboro area of Ogun State and its environs with the distribution of essential food items, clothing, and footwear. The initiative, aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting self-sufficiency, also included training sessions on sustainable livelihoods. The distribution, held at the New Covenant Church, Magboro, saw beneficiaries receive essential food items such as rice, garri, fish, noodles, tomato paste, and vegetable oil. In addition, the organisation provided clothing and footwear to community members. Beyond immediate relief, the EFWI organised training sessions on sustainable livelihoods, equipping…
Nigeria sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, will compete at the final of the men’s 400m at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. Ogazi, 19, running in the third semi-final, clinched third place with an impressive time of 44.41 seconds, earning him a spot in the final and setting a new personal best. The semi-final race was dominated by Matthew Hudson-Smith of Great Britain, who won with a time of 44.07 seconds, while Michael Norman of the USA secured second place with a time of 44.26 seconds. The University of Alabama undergraduate already the 200m and 400m titles at the 2023…