North Korea successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a 4.5-tonne “superlarge warhead,” state media reported. The test of the Hwasongpho-11 Da-4.5 missile aimed to verify its flight stability and accuracy at a maximum range of 500km (310 miles) and a minimum range of 90km (55 miles), according to the Korean Central…
Edo State Deputy Governor, Engr. Godwins Omobayo, welcomed over 500 defectors from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP) in his Akoko-Edo local government area, bolstering the prospects of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the September 21st governorship election. During the reception of…
Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Abdulazeez Adeiza, announced on Tuesday that the government has unveiled comprehensive infection prevention tools to ensure a cholera-free environment in the state. Adeiza stated that Kogi State has been fortunate to experience minimal impact from the current cholera outbreak. “One case has already been discharged, and the other is currently…
During a signing ceremony at the Dutse Government House on Tuesday, Governor Umar Namadi announced a new partnership aimed at providing medium and small-scale businesses in Jigawa State with access to soft loans. The event, attended by key stakeholders and dignitaries, underscored the significance of this collaboration in the administration’s efforts to eradicate poverty, create…
In response to an outbreak of severe gastroenteritis causing cholera among 25 cases at Kirikiri Medium Security Prison, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, announced urgent intervention measures have been successfully implemented. “We were able to supply Kirikiri medium prison with intravenous fluids, infection prevention, and other health consumables. Additionally, the World Health…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has reported that 25 cases of severe gastroenteritis, confirmed to be caused by cholera, have been identified at Kirikiri Medium Security Prison. This announcement contradicts a previous statement made by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on June 26, 2024, asserting that custodial centres nationwide were free…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that account name discrepancies on alternate accounts linked to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) of some defunct Heritage Bank customers are causing delays in the payment of their insured deposits. Mr. Bello Hassan, Managing Director of NDIC, shared this update with the News Agency of Nigeria on…
In the early hours of Monday, a Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred at approximately 5:00 am, caused significant alarm among residents. The helicopter, on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties leading to the crash. Fortunately, the pilot…
The US Supreme Court is expected to deliver a landmark decision on Monday regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution. This highly anticipated ruling could significantly impact the trial for Trump’s alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, a trial crucial as Trump seeks the Republican nomination for the upcoming presidential…
