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Lagos hosts African forum on air pollution
The air quality stakeholders in Africa will convene in Lagos for a five-day CLEAN-Air forum to discuss the pressing issue of air pollution in the continent. The forum is expected to attract over 300 participants from over 40 cities in 40 countries. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Rose Alani, Lead, University of Lagos Air Quality Monitoring Research Group (AQMRG), on Friday in Lagos. The statement said the participants represent the air quality communities in practice in Africa comprising different stakeholders including policymakers, representatives from civil society organisations, the private sector, development partners and the scientific communities.
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Cholera outbreak: A’Ibom Govt. sets precautionary measures
Akwa Ibom Government says it has initiated precautionary measures to prevent outbreak of cholera in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Augustine Umoh, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Friday. Umoh said that the state government has commenced sensitisation of residents in all 31 Local Government Areas of the state on the need to maintain personal and environmental hygiene. He said that besides that the state government has stocked primary health centres in the state with adequate drugs in case of an outbreak of cholera. “For now, there is
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FG trains 60 health workers on maternal, infant nutrition
The Federal Government has commenced training no fewer than 60 health workers on nutrition to enhance optimal maternal, infant and young child nutrition communication. Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi, Director and Head of Nutrition Division, Federal Ministry of Health, spoke during the exercise on Thursday in Awka, Anambra. Bako-Aiyegbusi was represented by Mr Ajibola Babatunde, Team lead from the ministry. She said that the eight-day capacity-building exercise for health workers was to enhance the country’s optimal Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN). According to her, the training aims to increase quality and cost-effective nutrition services for pregnant and lactating women, adolescent
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LASTMA impounds 40 additional vehicles using illegal garages
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded another 25 commercial and 15 private vehicles operating illegal garages and causing serious road obstructions around Oyingbo, Ijora, and Idumota areas of Lagos. Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Adebayo noted that the impounding of the vehicles at these areas was a decisive move by LASTMA to restore order and ensure the free flow of traffic. He said the operation was led by LASTMA Head of Enforcement, Mr Kayode Odunuga, under the directives of the Special Adviser
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PCC resolves 5,000 cases in Borno
The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), says it has resolved about 5,000 complaints in Borno in the past three years. Its commissioner in Borno, Alhaji Yusuf Adamu, made this known in Maiduguri on Thursday during a town hall meeting of stakeholders tagged‘Systemic and Proactive Investigation into Compliance of Private Employers to Pension Reforms’. Adamu said that most cases bordered on administrative injustices and pensions, hence the need for such a forum with stakeholders, particularly those saddled with managing pensions, on how to address pension issues. Adamu lauded the Borno Government on its commitment to pension matters, citing the recent release of
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Nigeria’s Army launches air wing with two helicopters
The Nigerian Army has unveiled its new Nigerian Army Vanguard Air Platforms, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of its aviation wing. The Nigerian Army on Thursday took delivery of two new Bell UH1 Helicopters to herald the commencement of its aviation unit and boost the operational capabilities of the army in its counter-insurgency operations. The unveiling ceremony, held in Abuja on Thursday, signalled the Army’s efforts to strengthen its aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and mobility. In his opening remarks, the Coordinator of Nigerian Army Aviation, Major General MS Alkali, expressed immense pride and gratitude for the breakthrough. “We are gathered
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Zamfara governor reaffirms commitment to economic growth with new airport project
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his commitment to transforming Zamfara into a commercial hub in northern Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday, Governor Lawal highlighted the state’s ambitious plans during the official launch of the Gusau International Airport construction by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo. A statement from the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, outlined that the Gusau airport project aims to create a ‘smart airport’ capable of handling both domestic and international flights. The project will feature a 3.4-kilometre primary runway, runway lighting, and navigational aids to accommodate large commercial aircraft. Governor Lawal emphasised his administration’s
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Rivers caucus in House of Reps calls for disciplinary action against Imo lawmaker
The Rivers Caucus in the House of Representatives has issued a stern rebuke and call for disciplinary action against Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere following his press briefing on Tuesday, June 18th. The briefing, which addressed the ongoing discord between the Rivers State governor, the House of Assembly, and Local Government Chairmen, was labeled as misleading and provocative by the caucus. A statement signed by Hon. Dumnamene Dekor, Leader of the Rivers Caucus, and Hon. Cyril Hart, Secretary of the caucus, alleged that Ugochinyere has consistently exhibited a lack of decorum and responsible conduct befitting his high office. “Hon. Ugochinyere’s latest intervention
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Kwara governor celebrates Nigerian Army’s new CBT centre in Igbaja
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday advocated more appreciation for the sacrifices of the security agencies, including the Nigerian Army. He said the military has played important roles in supporting civilian authorities at all times, especially when the country faced intense pressure from hostile non-state actors. The Governor spoke in Igbaja, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, at the commissioning of a Computer Based Testing (CBT) centre, a special intervention project of the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. The project was executed by Major General Adelokun Eyitayo, a serving military officer and
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Emir tussle: Judge transfers Ado Bayero’s suit to Appeal Court’s justice
Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman of the Federal High Court in Kano has transferred the case between the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and the state government to Justice Simon Amobeda. Justice Liman , in his ruling, said the case has been transferred to Justice Amobeda due to his elevation to the Court of Appeal. The Kano House of Assembly had repealed the Kano Emirate Council (Amendment No. 2) law that was implemented by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to dethrone Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano. The governor also reversed the creation of four emirates, Bichi, Rano Karaye and Gaya,
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