The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 24,846 diphtheria cases across the country. In a report posted on its website on Saturday, the agency said 41, 336 suspected cases were reported in 350 local government areas across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC added that the…
The success of the institution of so-called model schools is measurable. Their purpose is no longer to merely function as isolated islands of excellence in a sea of mediocre educational services. Their goal is also to serve as paradigms and as a driving force that will lead to and accelerate the overall improvement of the…
The Lagos State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction company, Summa Group, for the construction of an international airport in the Lekki-Epe area of the state. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday. He said the airport would facilitate travel and…
The Federal Government has concluded plans to install height barriers on the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, told journalists on Saturday that the restrictions were necessary to facilitate repairs of the bridge. She said: “I am using this medium to appeal to all the motoring public,…
The Nigerian Navy has arrested nine suspected oil thieves at a wellhead in Akwa Ibom State. The wellhead is located about 26 nautical miles offshore in the state. The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Abubakar Umar, disclosed this at a media briefing in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. He said…
According to the wireless message, the deceased’s father, Mr. Usman Bawa, a resident of Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported the incident to the police authorities.  A police officer identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979 on Saturday committed suicide in Kontagora town, Niger State.  This was confirmed in a signal shared…
