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target=_blank>NCDC tasks pharmacists on rational prescription of antimicrobials
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ( NCDC) has enjoined pharmacists across the country to increase efforts towards surveillance and rational prescription of antimicrobials. Antimicrobials usually called drugs or medicines are substances used to treat, kill or stop a wide variety of infectious diseases in humans and animals such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungal
target=_blank>‘Impeccable technocrat’, Gov Abdulrazaq mourns death of ex-HOS Susan Oluwole
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed saddens over the death of the former Head of Service of the state, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole. The former HOS died on Wednesday at the age of 57, barely one year after her statutory retirement from the Kwara State Civil Service. Governor AbdulRazaq recalled that the former HOS
target=_blank>Tinubu approves employment for 774 Health Fellows
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. President Tinubu announced the employment on Thursday during the lunch of the programme at the State House in Abuja. The fellows were selected from each local council, following the recommendation of Professor Ali Pate,
target=_blank>Customs intercepts 3,103.3kg of cannabis, 88 cartons of codeine
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area I Command, has intercepted a total of 3,365 parcels of marijuana and 75 sacks weighing 3,103.3kg and 88 cartons of codeine syrup in Ogun State. The command also seized 2,145 bags equivalent of more than four trailers load and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), aka petrol, 6,625 litres. The
target=_blank>EFCC quizzes ex-women affairs minister over N138m ‘fraud’
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, quizzed a former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over alleged misappropriation of some funds to the tune of N138 million. The former minister was also probed for her alleged involvement in the violation of procurement process and diversion of public funds in
target=_blank>Husbands go berserk, stab wives to death in Ogun
Two husbands reportedly went berserk, stabbing their wives to death in Ogun State. A 36-year-old housewife, Josephine Isaac, died after her husband identified as Oju, allegedly stabbed her in the neck and chest during an argument. Daily Trust learnt incident occurred at about 1am on Thursday, in Agbure Community, Ogun Waterside area of the state.
target=_blank>Samson Itodo Appointed to African Union Advisory Group on AI
The African Union (AU) has appointed Samson Itodo, Yiaga Africa’s Executive Director, to serve a four-year term on the AU Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Peace, Security, and Governance in Africa. This appointment recognizes his extensive experience and dedication to advancing democratic governance and technological innovation across the continent. The Advisory Group was
target=_blank>Musawa unveils Abuja creative city project
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on Thursday for the development of the Abuja Creative City. The MoU was signed by the Minister and the Chief Executive Officer of Creative Park Limited, Bayo Omoboriowo. Speaking on the project, Musawa stated that the
target=_blank>Ramadan: Sokoto Rep, Bashir Gorau distributes 6000 bags of rice to constituents
Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau, the lawmaker, representing Gada-Goronyo Federal Constituency on Thursday distributed 6000 bags of rice to his constituents. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Gorau noted that, the gesture was to enable them observe the Ramadan fast, being one of their religious obligations with ease. Gorau urged the beneficiaries to use this sacred month
target=_blank>Gen. Tsiga still in captivity after 29 days
It is exactly 29 days since bandits invaded Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting a retired army Brigadier General, Maharazu Tsiga, and some other persons Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was abducted, alongside nine other residents, on one fateful Wednesday. The kidnappers had contacted
target=_blank>Truce in air, at sea could test Russia’s will to end war — Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a truce between Russian and Ukrainian forces in the air and at sea, stating that it would provide an opportunity to test Moscow’s willingness to end its three-year invasion. Zelenskyy made this appeal on Thursday while addressing a summit in Brussels, where European leaders have gathered to discuss
Truce in air, at sea could test Russia’s will to end war — Zelenskyy
target=_blank>Any war cannot be won — China warns US
China has warned the United States against engaging in any kind of war, stating that such conflicts “cannot be won.” The statement was issued by the Chinese Embassy in the US via their X account on Thursday, cautioning America against viewing China with “an outdated Cold War mentality.” The post read: “The US needs to
Any war cannot be won — China warns US
target=_blank>EU leaders welcome Macron’s nuclear umbrella offer
European leaders on Thursday responded cautiously but receptively to President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to debate extending the French nuclear umbrella to Europe. Some leaders, however, were reluctant to abandon decades of US protection. In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Macron announced that he would initiate a strategic dialogue on extending the protection offered
EU leaders welcome Macron’s nuclear umbrella offer
target=_blank>US: I’ll change Joe Biden’s massive trade deficit — Trump
United States President Donald Trump has vowed to address the “massive trade deficit” that reached record levels under former President Joe Biden. The United States trade deficit surged in January, Biden’s final month as president. Imports into the United States rose by 10 per cent to $401.2 billion, while exports increased by 1.2 per cent
US: I’ll change Joe Biden’s massive trade deficit — Trump
target=_blank>Ex-Real Madrid boss Capello ranks Ronaldo below Messi in GOAT list
Former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello has named his list of the greatest players of all time. In Capello’s ranking, Lionel Messi is placed above Cristiano Ronaldo. He believes that Messi is on the same level as the likes of Pelé and Diego Maradona, while Ronaldo is on par with the Brazilian great and his
Ex-Real Madrid boss Capello ranks Ronaldo below Messi in GOAT list
target=_blank>Ex-Man Utd striker Mason Greenwood set to dump England
Former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has officially applied to switch allegiances and play for Jamaica. The 23-year-old has won only one senior cap for England. Greenwood has informed the Football Association, FA, and FIFA of his desire to represent Jamaica. The player, who is now at Marseille, was overlooked by the Three Lions after
Ex-Man Utd striker Mason Greenwood set to dump England
target=_blank>Alleged fraud: EFCC grills former minister Kennedy-Ohanenye
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday interrogated the immediate past Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over her alleged involvement in the misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds amounting to N138.4 million during the disbursement of the ministry’s 2023 budgeted funds. The former minister reportedly arrived at
Alleged fraud: EFCC grills former minister Kennedy-Ohanenye
target=_blank>Abia declares free glaucoma test for all citizens, records 2,949 new cases
The Abia State government has declared free eye tests for all citizens of the state to determine whether their eyes are free from glaucoma. The state-wide test, which will be conducted across seven local government areas, is scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 March 2025 in various government hospitals where modern eye testing
Abia declares free glaucoma test for all citizens, records 2,949 new cases
target=_blank>Trump announces pause on Mexico tariff
US President Donald Trump has announced a pause on tariffs against Mexico until 2 April. Trump said the decision follows his discussion with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. The US President stated that Mexico would not be required to pay tariffs on any goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, USMCA. Trump affirmed that his
Trump announces pause on Mexico tariff
target=_blank>ATBUTH calls for partnerships to improve healthcare
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, ATBUTH, has called for stronger partnerships to improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday, Prof. Yusuf Bara Jibrin, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, stressed that lasting progress in healthcare requires collaboration between the government, the private sector, NGOs, and the public. “No institution
ATBUTH calls for partnerships to improve healthcare
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