The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Onyinyechi Charles, for allegedly operating an unlicensed traditional birth attendant facility in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. Charles, who hails from Abia State, is accused of operating the facility, where she allegedly performed caesarean sections, conducted normal vaginal deliveries and carried out other surgical procedures. Niger Shuts 15 Private Hospitals, Arrests Suspected Fake Doctor The discovery followed investigations initiated by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal medical practices and protect…
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The Anambra State Government has rejected an apology issued by blogger Ejike Ofoegbu over false publications involving Governor Charles Soludo and his son, Ozonna, insisting that the retraction cannot erase the alleged damage caused by the reports. According to Ireporter Online, the blogger had publicly apologised to Governor Soludo and his son after admitting responsibility for publishing a series of false stories about the family. Court Restrains Sowore,Over Alleged Defamation of IGP Egbetokun However, in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Christian Aburime, the government described the apology as insufficient, arguing that the…
The Federal Government says it is leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships with the private sector to equip Nigerian youth with the skills needed to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the clean energy economy, as part of efforts to drive sustainable economic growth, create jobs and promote national development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN), stated this while receiving Mr. Opeyemi Awoyemi, Co-founder of Jobberman and Founder of hello.cv, during a courtesy visit to the ministry to explore areas of collaboration on youth employment and innovation. ICEED, PACE Push Clean Cooking Initiative to Improve…
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has approved a series of strategic appointments in its Directorate of Sports as part of efforts to strengthen sports administration, promote wellness programmes, and enhance participation in competitive sports. The appointments were approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, according to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, on Monday. Among the appointments is that of Coach Emmanuel Shibi as Coordinator of the Staff Sports and Wellness Programme, reviving an initiative that had remained inactive since it was established more than a decade ago. Dr. Ahmed Sani Getso of the…
The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a post-funding verification visit to Wudil General Hospital as part of efforts to monitor the implementation of healthcare projects funded by the agency. The verification exercise, was led by the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, represented by the Director of Administration and General Services, Abubakar Bala. KHETFUND Evaluates ₦57.5m Disbursed to KSCHMA for Vulnerable This was contained in a statement signed by Farouk Isa Musa on behalf of the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND. During the visit, the team inspected healthcare interventions valued at ₦32.29 million, funded by KHETFUND…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi History is often remembered not only by great speeches but by bold ideas that reshape institutions and influence people. The maiden Arewa Media Summit, convened by the Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Ahmad Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, Malam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, stands out as one of those defining moments in Nigeria’s communication landscape. Bringing together participants from the nineteen Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, the initiative went beyond the traditional conference model. It combined intensive capacity-building workshops, strategic policy conversations, ethical social media training, practical media engagement, and field visits to major…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced registration for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, with an initial deposit of ₦8 million approved for intending pilgrims from the state. The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, announced this during a press briefing at the Board’s Conference Hall in Kano. Saudi Firm Honours Yusuf as Best Governor for Outstanding 2026 Hajj Operations He said the decision followed extensive consultations and careful planning aimed at ensuring early preparations and effective coordination for the 2027 Hajj exercise. According to him, the sale of Hajj seats and payment process began on Sunday, July…
The police are set to arraign the Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, before the Federal High Court on Tuesday. In a fresh charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, the police charged Adeyemi and two others with eight counts bordering on forgery, impersonation and related offences. “Disclose ₦1.3bn Budget Records Now,” SERAP Tells National Assembly The charge was filed on November 27, 2025, by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki. The News Agency of Nigeria reports on Sunday that when the case came up on June 16 for the defendants to take their plea, Adeyemi was said to be indisposed,…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, anti-corruption agencies, civil society organisations, the private sector, the media and citizens to promote integrity and strengthen anti-corruption efforts across Africa. Dr. Aliyu made the call during the commemoration of the African Union Anti-Corruption Day held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. The event was themed, “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa.” Whistleblowing Key to Fighting Corruption, ICPC Tells Medical Staff In his goodwill message, the ICPC Chairman…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability in Nigeria’s public institutions by sensitising staff of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) on whistleblowing and anti-corruption ethics. The awareness programme, organised by the ICPC Lagos State Office at the College’s campus in Ijanikin, Lagos, forms part of the Commission’s preventive strategy aimed at building corruption-resistant institutions through public education and stakeholder engagement. ICPC Boss Urges United Front Against Corruption Across Africa Speaking during the session, ICPC official, Mrs. Yvonne William-Mbata, highlighted the importance of the Whistleblowing Policy and…