The African continent is poised to declare a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security as the mpox outbreak continues to spread across many countries. Jean Kaseya, director-general of Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC), said this during a webinar on Thursday on the mpox outbreak situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries. Mpox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is similar to smallpox, though generally less severe. It is characterised by symptoms such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. The disease can spread from animals to humans and between humans; through…
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A cross-section of lactating women in Bauchi on Friday said they could no longer afford a balanced diet to sustain exclusive breastfeeding due to the rising cost of foodstuff. The mothers in an interview as the Bauchi government, international partners and stakeholders create awareness on exclusive breastfeeding, to mark the 2024 annual World Breastfeeding Week. They said due to the current economic situation, they cannot increase their intake of nutrient-dense foods like meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and others which are very important for a new mother. Nuratu Maigari, a 28-year-old mother of a three-month-old baby, said, ”I fear that this…
The Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ASELGON), has thrown its weight behind the governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, ahead of the November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state. In a unanimous voice vote, the former council chairmen gave their support to the governor, at the association’s Southwest Delegates’ Conference, held at the International Event and Cultural Center (The Dome) in Akure on Thursday. Speaking through its national president, Albert Asipa, ASELGON cited the ongoing infrastructural development, human capital development, peace and security, among other laudable initiatives, as the inspiration for supporting Aiyedatiwa to return as governor…
The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday summoned the administrators of the 18 local government areas of the state to account for the financial allocations received in the last six months. The Deputy Speaker, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan, APC/ Ilaje Constituency 1, who moved the motion, asked the assembly to rise to its constitutional duties of checkmating the financial activities of the local government in the state. Akinruntan said that there was need to ensure that funds being released and being spent were accounted for. Hon. Japhet Toyin, APC/ Akoko-North East, who seconded the motion, said that transparency and accountability…
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Mr. Bayo Rojugbokan as the Acting Chairman of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS). His appointment follows the resignation of the erstwhile Chairman, Mr. Tolu Adegbie. Mr. Bayo Rojugbokan, a tax, financial and management accounting expert, holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ado Ekiti (now Ekiti State University) and a Master’s Degree from Babcock University. His other specialities include Cloud Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance compliance. Mr. Rojugbokan, a Certified Forensic Accountant, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and…
In a determined bid to tackle the surge of illegal mining in Ondo State, the State government has empowered its security task force to collaborate with security agencies in ridding the State state of criminals stealing solid minerals across the State. The joint operation of the task force and the Nigerian Army recorded a major feat last weekend when it arrested 12 individuals carrying out illegal mining in the State. The Senior Special Assistant on Security to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Mr. Olugbenga Atiba, while briefing newsmen on the development, said proactive measures are being implemented to curb the menace…
Members of the Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Association of Nigeria, Ondo state branch have resolved to work assiduously for the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to govern the state beyond 2025. In a statement released in Akure on Tuesday after the meeting of leaders of the association , the Coordinator of the group , Comrade Atabiakin Olawale described Governor Aiyedatiwa as the right man that can lead Ondo State back to greatness. The association stated that the Governor has been using his wealth of experience and human relations to stabilize the State politically and economically since he assumed duty last…
The police on Thursday arraigned a 25-year-old man, Azeez Sodiq, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ court over alleged shop breaking and stealing. The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a two-count charge of shop breaking and stealing. The Prosecutor, Inspector Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 18 at about 3 a.m. at Ifesowapo Street, beside Reference Point filling station, Afao Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Mr Bamikole said that the defendant broke into and entered the dwelling shop of one Adeleke Aderemi. He said that the defendant stole a welding machine, valued…
The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency said it has suspended three of its female officers caught on camera engaging in a physical brawl with a police traffic personnel at Aroma Junction, Awka, the state capital. The three traffic officers were recently caught on camera publicly fighting with police traffic personnel over money purportedly given to them by a motorist. Recall that a video circulated on social media a few days ago, showing four female traffic officers (comprising three ARTMA officials and one police traffic officer) throwing punches at each other while still in their uniforms at their duty post…
The Nigerian Airforce said that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, Thursday, conducted air strikes on terrorists’ enclaves at Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills, a bid to achieve the mandate of the Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkeet, Director of Public Relations and Information said thr strikes conducted on 2 August 2024 aimed at decimating terrorists who recently attacked innocent civilians in Borno State using Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and suicide bombers. He said, “This was sequel to intelligence revealing the sighting of a possible IED factory and storage area for other logistics. “For some time now,…