Dr. Jide Idris
25 Sep
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is poised to become one of the greatest threats to global health. READ ALSO:Nigeria’s cholera cases surge by 128% with Lagos as epicenter – NCDC The NCDC said that it could push millions into extreme poverty, reverse decades…
16 Aug
Stakeholders in the health sector have emphasised the need to strengthen surveillance and improve response mechanisms to reduce acute febrile illnesses in communities across the country.
10 Apr
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has commenced an investigation into a strange illness identified in parts of Sokoto State.
9 Mar
With over 200 deaths to Lassa Fever in 2023 and 108 deaths so far in 2024, PAUL ADUWOKE writes on the causes and symptoms of the disease and the efforts of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other stakeholders to contain the current outbreak. Again, Lassa fever is on the prowl…
16 Feb
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Jide Idris, the Convener of Healthcare Transformation Coalition, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
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The executive governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, alongside the Dangote Group, on Wednesday, won awards for their exemplary adherence to the mandate of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). The awards celebrated individuals and organisations for their unwavering commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in line with the FCC objectives. Chairman of the FCC, Dr.…
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Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved an extension of maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil and public service from three months to six months. This is contained in a statement signed by the state’s Head of Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng, on Wednesday in Calabar. The governor noted that the new…
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The Ogun Assembly has directed the management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, to produce supporting documents of all ventures run by the institution. Mr. Musefiu Lamidi , Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, gave the directive on Wednesday in Abeokuta during the ongoing 2025 budget defence of Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of…
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The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved an upward review of the state's budget, increasing it from ₦678 billion to ₦684 billion. This approval came on Wednesday after the House Committee on Finance, Appropriation, and State Economic Planning presented its report, which was read by its Chairman, Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola, representing Egbeda State Constituency.…
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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with the families who lost their loved ones in a stampede that claimed the lives of no less than 20 children at the Islamic High School, Basorun, in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, on Wednesday. The governor, who described the incident as tragic, said…
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The Federal Government, through the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has debuted a concept tailored towards reporting issues within the polity that are data-backed and aimed at addressing conjectures. The latest, called the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS), is a novel concept that seeks to ensure that information rolled out to the public…
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Dangote Refinery has dismissed recent reports attributed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which suggested that its $1 billion loan, backed by crude, was pivotal in resolving the refinery’s liquidity challenges. In a statement by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, Dangote Refinery described the claim as a misrepresentation, noting…
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Wednesday urged Australia to beef up its military support to help Kyiv's armed forces fight off Russia's advancing troops. He was speaking at a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong, who was on a visit to the country fighting off Russia's invasion for almost three years. Canberra…
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The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives have detained one bandit and three suspected car snatchers in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan on Wednesday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “On Dec. 16 , At about 1800 hours, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led…
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No fewer than 250 elderly individuals from Niger State have benefited from a N200,000 cash donation to each person by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While distributing the cash to the elderly on Tuesday, 17th December 2024, in Minna, the First Lady noted that the gesture was part of the…