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General news21 mins agoCOVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths, 226 new cases
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has recorded six COVID-19-related deaths with 226 new confirmed cases in 14 federation states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NCDC made this known via its website on Friday morning. According to the NCDC, this brings the total number of infections to 20,8,630. Nigeria’s news agency reports that the 226 new cases reported Thursday showed a drop from the 251 cases reported in the country on Wednesday. The center said the FCT has reported 73 cases while Plateau has reported 34. The others are Lagos (25), Gombe (22), Abia (16), Osun (13), Kano (7), Rivers (7), Ekiti (6), Kaduna (6), Oyo (6), Delta ( 5), Edo (3) Jigawa (2) and Nasarawa (1). “Today’s report includes: four states with zero reported cases: Bauchi, Ogun, Ondo and Sokoto,” he said. The NCDC said more than 3,142,971 million samples of the virus from around 200 million people nationwide.
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Aviation6 days agoFAAN trains 121 aviation security personnel
By Yunus Yusuf The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has completed training for 121 aviation security officers. This is contained in a statement by FAAN Corporate Affairs Director General Ms. Henrietta Yakubu on Saturday in Lagos. Yakubu said the security guards came from Abuja, Maiduguri, Yola, Jos, Gombe, Dutse and Sokoto. Others came from Zaria, Kaduna, Kebbi, Makurdi and Katsina airports. She said staff had completed the mandatory six-week basic course of the 123 Security Training Program, which was both intellectual and physical. According to her, “Some of the topics covered during the course include an overview of legislation, access control, people and vehicles, airport emergencies (basic fire prevention). Others were screening procedures, X-ray image interpretation, effective communication, protection of parked aircraft, cargo and mail security, and first aid training, among others. Yakubu said, “In accordance with the requirements of the National Civil Aviation Safety Training Program.
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General news6 days agoNigeria reports 269 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
By Abujah Racheal The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday recorded 269 new infections, 256 discharges and one death from COVID-19, bringing the country’s total number of infections to 207,479. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Saturday morning. Nigeria‘s news agency reports that the 269 new cases reported on Friday indicate a drop from the 290 cases reported on Thursday. He said 195,052 cases had been successfully treated, while the total number of deaths in the country rose to 2,743. The Public Health Agency said the 269 new cases had been reported in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The cases are FCT-89, Lagos-54, Benue-24, Delta-17, Kano-15, Rivers-14, Gombe-13, Kwara-11, Bauchi-9, Plateau-8, Niger-7, Imo-3 , Edo-2, Ekiti-1, Jigawa-1 and Nasarawa-1. “The latest report includes 60 discharged cases reported in Bayelsa State for October 5 (40) and 8 (20) (20), 2021. “Fifteen confirmed.
- General news1 week ago
Nigeria reports 141 new COVID-19 infections
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said it registered 141 new cases of COVID-19 across the country on Monday. The NCDC revealed this on its official website Tuesday morning, adding that the death toll remained at 2,723 as of Monday. He said the 141 new cases were reported in nine states of the federation, namely: Rivers (33), Gombe (32), Lagos (29), Imo (25), Plateau (9), Benue (5) , Borno (4), Kano (3) and Delta (1). The center added that Nigeria is currently in the middle of the third wave of the virus, with transmission mainly due to the Delta variant. He noted that there would occasionally be increases and decreases in the number of deaths, but the death rate remained below 2%. He showed that between September 26 and October 10. 2, a total of 46 Nigerians have died from the virus, increasing the total number.
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Sport2 weeks agoAkpata Sets Regional Recruitment Targets for Cricket Development Officers
The newly-elected President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, has set a target of recruiting 250, 000 youths nationally into the game, as one of the core pursuits of his team during his term as President. In a statement made in Abuja, shortly after the inaugural meeting of the board, he said, his team is set to build on the existing structure of the former board (which he served as Vice-President), where 16 Regional Development Officers were recruited to lead training and development across the country. According to him, “We have 16 field officers that we recruited across the country, during the last board, so what we would do is to quickly get 20 others, so that other states and the Federal Capital territory have those development officers as well. With that structure, each state and zones have targets in terms of number of players they should reach each.
- General news2 weeks ago
Nigeria reports 161 new COVID-19 infections, total now 205,940
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 161 new cases of COVID-19 in the country as of October 1. The NCDC said on its website on Saturday morning that the additional 161 infections brought the total number of cases in the country to 205,940. He said 193,812 cases had been successfully treated in the country, while three deaths had been recorded as of October 1, bringing the total number of deaths from the pandemic in Nigeria to 2,724. The Public Health Agency said 161 new cases were reported in 13 states, including 45 in Lagos, Kaduna (32), Ondo (28), Kwara (12), Rivers (11), Edo (8), Ekiti , Niger and Zamfara (5) each, Plateau (4), Nasarawa (3), FCT (2) and Oyo (1). “Today’s report does not include any recorded cases in Bauchi, Delta, Gombe, Kano, Ogun, Osun and Sokoto states,” he added. The NCDC said the country has successfully tested.
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General news2 weeks agoCholera claimed 2,791 Nigerians in 28 states, FCT in 9 months –NCDC
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said cholera had claimed 2,791 lives in 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory since the start of 2021. NCDC Director General Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu told Nigeria’s News Agency in Abuja on Wednesday that a total of 81,413 suspected cases were recorded during the nine-month period. Ihekweazu identified affected states as: Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ekiti, Enugu, FCT, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun , Osun, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Rivers and Zamfara. “As of September 19, 2021, a total of 81,413 suspected cases, including 2,791 deaths (CFR 3.4%) have been reported in 28 states and FCT in 2021. “Among the suspected cases since the start of the year, the 5-14 age group is the most affected age group for men and women,” he added. The NCDC boss added that of.
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Education2 weeks agoSchools adherence with COVID-19 guidelines impressive in Northeast- Stakeholders
By journalists As academic activities began in the northeast, schools resumed in strict compliance with guidelines on COVID-19 safety protocols. An investigation by the Nigeria News Agency into the recovery in Gombe and Adamawa showed that most of the schools visited were following guidelines established to prevent the spread of the virus. A correspondent who has monitored the recovery at some of Gombe’s public and private schools, reports that schools have put in place adequate face mask, sanitizer and hand washing facilities to promote compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. They include the Center for Special Education, Gombe; Hassan Comprehensive Day High School, Gombe; Public Secondary School for Girls, Kaltungo, Idi Primary School and Jekadafari Primary Schools, Gombe. At the Gombe Special Education Center, students and teachers were seen wearing face masks in addition to the provision of disinfectant, soap, water and hand washing facilities. Malam Saidu Jihi-Gadam, the principal of the.
- General news3 weeks ago
NCDC announces 210 additional COVID-19 cases, two deaths
By Abujah Racheal According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the country has recorded two more COVID-19-related deaths with 210 additional cases in the past 24 hours. The NCDC, in its last update Sunday morning, said cases had been reported in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He said the country’s total number of infections from the pandemic currently stands at 204,201, while the number of deaths has risen to 2,673. He also noted that six states – Benue, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Sokoto and Zamfara – had not recorded any new cases. The breakdown shows that Lagos remains the national epicenter of the virus with 79 cases, followed by Edo with 20 new infections and Anambra third with 19 cases. The other states are Rivers (18), Ondo (15), Gombe (14), Oyo (13), Kaduna (11), Ekiti (8), Delta (6), FCT (5), Bayelsa (1) and Kano (1). The.
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General news3 weeks agoNigeria records 20,000 cases of snakebites, 2,000 deaths annually — Sen. Mamora
By Abujah Racheal The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Health, (FMOH), Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has disclosed that Nigeria records an average of 15,000 to 20,000 cases of snakebite every year. He said out of the figure, about 2000 people are killed and between 1,700 and 2,000 people have one leg or arm amputated to save their lives following a snakebite. Mamora made the disclosures on Monday, at a ministerial press briefing marking the 2021 International Snakebite Awareness Day (ISBAD), in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that since 2018, ISBAD had been commemorated on Sept. 19, representing an opportunity for Nigerians to raise awareness of one of the world’s biggest hidden health crises. Each year, approximately 5.4 million people are bitten by a snake globally, of whom 2.7 million are injected with venom, he said, adding that snakebite “poisoning”, known as envenomation, had long been a public health.
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General news4 weeks agoNJC recommends appointment of 6 Chief Judges, 31 others as Judicial officers
By Ebere Agozie The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of six Chief Judges and 31 others as Judicial Officers to beef up judicial functions in some states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Supreme Court Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Oye said the recommendation was made during the NJC’s 95th meeting held on Sept.15 and Sept. 16. He said that all the recommended candidates are expected to be sworn-in after approval by President Muhammadu Buhari and their respective state governors and confirmation by the respective State Houses of Assembly. “The council considered the list of candidates presented by its Interview Committee and recommended the 37 successful candidates to their respective state governors for appointment as Heads of Courts and other Judicial Officers in Nigeria. “Those recommended as Chief Judges are Justices Richard O. Olorunfemi for.
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General news4 weeks agoNJC recommends appointment of 6 Chief Judges, 31 others as Judicial officers
By Ebere Agozie The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of six Chief Judges and 31 others as Judicial Officers to beef up judicial functions in some states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Supreme Court Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Oye said the recommendation was made during the NJC’s 95th meeting held on Sept.15 and 16th. He said that all the recommended candidates are expected to be sworn-in after approval by President Muhammadu Buhari and their respective state governors and confirmation by the respective State Houses of Assembly. “The council considered the list of candidates presented by its Interview Committee and recommended the 37 successful candidates to their respective state governors for appointment as Heads of Courts and other Judicial Officers in Nigeria. “Those recommended as Chief Judges are Justices Richard O. Olorunfemi for Kogi.
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Defence/Security1 month agoNDLEA intercepts 24,311kgs of heroin, codeine in Lagos port
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized over 24,311 kgs of heroin and codeine, as well as Arizona and Colorado variants of cannabis in fresh drug busts in Lagos. NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement, on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the seizure was made at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, and the Tincan seaport, Apapa, in Lagos state. reports that the NDLEA had in a similarly action a week ago intercepted N6 billion worth of Amphetamine, popularly known as “jihadists’ drug’’ at the Apapa port in Lagos. Babafemi noted that the first seizure was on Friday, Sept. 3 at the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) export shed of MMIA, which also led to the interception of two consignments containing 10.350kg heroin and 25.2kg cannabis from South Africa. He stated that in a series of operations between.
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Environment1 month agoNiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, sunshine from Friday
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted cloudy skies with spell of sunshine over the northern region, with thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna State in the morning hours on Friday. According to it, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Borno, Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Taraba, Gombe and Adamawa later in the day. “Cloudy skies are further anticipated over the North central states during the morning hours, with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Benue, Kogi, Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau and Kwara . “There are still prospects of rains over parts of Plateau, Kwara, Niger, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory, during the afternoon and evening hours. “Inland and coastal cities of South are expected to be under cloudy skies with.
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General news1 month agoPresidency lists jinxes broken by Buhari’s administration
By Ismaila Chafe The Presidency has listed numerous jinxes broken by the Buhari administration in recent times. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, listed the jinxes in a special write-up on Sunday in Abuja. He stated that “a giant-sized jinx was broken recently when the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) announced a first net profit in the 44-year history of the organisation. According to him, under President Buhari, who doubles as the Minister for Petroleum Resources, the oil conglomerate announced a first-ever profit of N287 billion, saying such had never happened before. He, however, observed that this feat was by no means the only major jinx broken by the Buhari administration. The presidential aide listed other jinxes broken to include the “Petroleum Industry Bill signed into law in 2021, after almost two decades in the works. “ It is aimed at reforming a.
- General news1 month ago
Nigeria’s total COVID-19 infections hit 195,052
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says the country’s total COVID-19 infections toll now stand at 195,052, with a fatality toll of 2,522. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Sunday morning, adding that Nigeria recorded 27 more Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths and 964 new infections from 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 964 fresh cases reported on Saturday indicated an increase from the 444 cases posted on Friday. The public health agency noted that Lagos State, the country’s epicenter of COVID-19, reported 456; Ondo followed with 180, while Edo recorded the third highest infection with 66 cases. Amongst others are: Rivers (62), Niger (26), Akwa Ibom (25), Ekiti (22), Kwara (22), Oyo (22), Kaduna (17), Delta (14), Benue (12), Gombe (9), Plateau (9), FCT (8), Jigawa (5), Ogun (4), Bayelsa and Nasarawa (2) each, and Bauchi (1). The agency also noted that the.
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Africa1 month agoCORRECTION – Nigeria: Federal and state governments endorse Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones Programme: African Development Bank and partners to mobilize $520 million for Phase 1
The Bank and its development partners are mobilizing $520 million to co-finance the first phase of the program in Nigeria, be implemented in phases across six geo-political zones ABUJA, Nigeria, September 2, 2021/APO Group/ — Nigeria’s Federal and State governments have expressed overwhelming support for an initiative to create Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) – public-private partnerships aimed at developing priority value chains through developing infrastructure in rural areas, focused on finishing and transforming raw materials and commodities. At a high-level briefing session held on Monday, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning Dr. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, who hosted the meeting, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to put in place enabling policies and incentives to attract private sector investment in the Zones, to ensure successful implementation. “The Federal government is committed to successfully implementing the programme to increase agricultural production, reduce poverty, and scale up job creation across the country,”.
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Nigeria: Federal and state governors endorse Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones Programme: African Development Bank and partners to mobilize $520 million for Phase 1
The Federal government is committed to successfully implementing the programme to increase agricultural production, reduce poverty, and scale up job creation across the country ABUJA, Nigeria, September 1, 2021/APO Group/ — Nigeria’s Federal and State governments have expressed overwhelming support for an initiative to create Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) – public-private partnerships aimed at developing priority value chains through developing infrastructure in rural areas, focused on finishing and transforming raw materials and commodities. At a high-level briefing session held on Monday, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning Dr. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, who hosted the meeting, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to put in place enabling policies and incentives to attract private sector investment in the Zones, to ensure successful implementation. “The Federal government is committed to successfully implementing the programme to increase agricultural production, reduce poverty, and scale up job creation across the country,” Ahmed said. The participants,.
- General news2 months ago
Nigeria reports 650 new COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths on Saturday
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded more deaths from COVID-19 complications as infections continue to surge in the country. The NCDC confirmed 650 new cases in 16 states of the federation and the FCT, with 56 deaths across the country on Saturday, via its verified website on Sunday morning, adding to the recent surge in infections driven by the spread of the Delta variant in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 650 fresh cases reported on Saturday was an increase from the 618 cases posted the previous day in Nigeria. It added that the 56 additional COVID-19 related deaths reported on Saturday also increased the country’s fatality figure to 2,361. The agency noted that the number of the country’s active coronavirus infections had, however, dropped from 18,210, reported on Friday to 10,575, reported on Saturday. It did not indicate if majority.
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General news2 months agoUSAID urges states to explore robust IGR strategies
By Cecilia Ijuo The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Accountability,Transparency and Effectiveness (State2State) project, has urged states across Nigeria to explore robust Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) strategies. Mr John Onyeukwu, Deputy Chief of Party of the State2State project, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. Onyeukwu was speaking on the sideline of a three-day workshop for six focal states; Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Gombe and Sokoto. According to him, it is imperative for states to boost their internally generated revenue. He noted that with the global shift from fossil fuel, which accounted largely for Nigeria’s foreign exchange, it was therefore imperative for states to fashion out practical ways of generating income, from other sources for improved goverce. Onyeukwu stressed that it was equally important for state governments to live up to their promise to the people,.
