The Lagos State government has confirmed 17 cholera cases out of 350 suspected cases in 29 wards in the state. According to a statement on Saturday, the state government said it has recorded 15 fatalities from the cholera outbreak. The government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, according…
The Napoli star man missed Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and Benin Republic owing to injury concerns. Following the Super Eagles’ lacklustre showing in the matches—one draw and a loss—Finidi, who has now resigned from the role, was alleged to have questioned Osimhen’s commitment to the side, insisting he won’t beg…
This represents an increase of 0.26% points when compared to the April 2024 headline inflation rate, according to the NBS Consumer Price Index report released on Saturday. The data revealed that on a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 11.54% points higher compared to the rate recorded in May 2023, which was 22.41%. This…
The House of Representatives has issued a clarification following inaccurate media reports concerning the House’s position on the widely reported “draft ‘bill’ seeking a return to a regional system of government for Nigeria.” The House wishes to reiterate its position, educating the public that there are three main routes to proposing constitutional amendments in the…
The Director General, Management and Staff of the Department of State Services (DSS) wish to felicitate the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha. While the event is significant for the opportunity it offers for prayers and celebrations, it reminds us of the importance of faith, obedience and generosity. Accordingly, all citizens are enjoined to…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has granted the bail application filed by social media influencer Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, popularly known as Ijele. A report by SaharaReporters said that bail was granted in a ruling delivered by the trial judge, Justice Akintayo Aluko on Friday morning. The court mandated Ijele to provide a…
Investigating the El-Rufai government from 2015 to 2023, the Kaduna State House of Assembly indicted the administration for purported corruption. But days after the indictment, exco members who served under El-Rufai, denied the claim, maintaining they served the state with integrity. “We reject this report in its entirety, along with the procedures that went along…
The House of Representatives and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have resolved to lift the ban on the sale and consumption of sachet alcoholic beverages nationwide. The deputy spokesman for the House, Philip Agbese, who disclosed this, said the lifting of the ban would end when the economy fully recovers…
Presiding Judge Justice Amobeda gave this order during his ruling in the case that Bayero had filed to defend his fundamental human right. The judge described the order given by Governor Abba Yusuf for the house arrest of Bayero, as unlawful. The Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, State Security Service (DSS), Nigeria Security…
