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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) yesterday sensitised Kogi residents on security awareness and other critical issues that are central to the nation's development and unity.
12 Dec
A new study has revealed that daily oral antiretrovirals, like Truvada, are highly effective at preventing HIV when taken consistently alongside regular medical check-ups but their efficacy significantly decreases with inconsistent use.
5 Dec
The Association of Women Living With HIV in Nigeria (ASHWAN) has urged the government and policymakers to prioritise the needs of women living with HIV and address the systemic inequalities that perpetuate the epidemic. ASWHAN National Coordinator, Esther Hindi, who made the call in Abuja, also advocated policies and programmes that address the unique needs…
3 Dec
The Federal Government said it remains committed to achieving the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It called on state governments and the private sector to scale up interventions aimed at preventing HIV transmission among children. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako made the call at the…
3 Dec
As the global community marks World AIDS Day, the Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside has called for collective action to tackle the scourge, decrying poor access to healthcare among communities. The President of Rotary Club, Jabi Lakeside Abuja, Amobi Ogum, gave this advice in a statement on Sunday, noting that the time has come…
30 Nov
As the world observes this year’s Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day on Sunday, December 1, PAUL ADUNWOKE examines issues around the disease and the global cum Nigeria’s efforts to roll back its spread with emphasis on increasing more advocacy for prevention and effective antiretroviral treatment of infected persons devoid of…
29 Nov
Not many were stunned when the Federal Government recently disclosed that an estimated 140,000 Nigerian children are currently infected by HIV. The revelation was made even more sordid with the explanation that despite efforts being made
26 Nov
No fewer than 1.6 million out of the two million people living with HIV in Nigeria are currently receiving treatment, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, has declared. Ilori made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja, yesterday, ahead of the 2024 World AIDS Day,…
25 Nov
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS ( NACA) has expressed its determination to scale up the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services nationwide. The agency stressed the need to promote universal access to free antenatal care and abolish user fees for PMTCT services nationwide. Director General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori,…
13 Nov
Lagos State government, on Wednesday, said that it is set to develop the 2025-2027 HIV Action Response Plan (HARP) for the prevention and control of HIV in the state. Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, disclosed this during a three-day Action Planning Workshop organised by the agency in collaboration with…
8 Nov
Africa accounts for about 25.9 million (65 per cent) of the global burden of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), with Nigeria contributing
7 Nov
Africa accounts for about 25.9 million people, representing 65 per cent of the global burden of HIV, with Nigeria contributing approximately 1.9 million cases, making it the fourth-largest HIV-burdened country globally. An estimated 39.9 million people were living with HIV worldwide in 2023, while 1.3 million people became newly infected with HIV within the same…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1850 personnel to guarantee a seamless and secured yuletide celebration in Kogi State. NSCDC spokesperson, Abdullahi Aliyu, noted that the Kogi State Commandant of NSCDC Esther Akinlade carefully chose this personnel from various units, encompassing the Operations Department, Special Rapid Response, Agro rangers, Female Squad…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) Command in Kano State has deployed 3,542 officers to provide security during and after Christmas and New Year festivities in the state. The NSCDC commandant in the state, Mohammed Falala, said this an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Friday.…
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The European Union said on Monday it was taking Britain to the bloc's top court for infringing rules on the free movement of EU citizens and investment treaties. The two cases brought before the European Court of Justice stem from before Brexit and the transition period that followed. In the first case, the European Commission…
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FGN Power Company (FGNPC), in collaboration with Siemens Energy, on Friday commissioned two 63MVA, 132/33KV Mobile Substations at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, and Saapade in Ogun. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, while commissioning the substations, said the project was a testament to the government’s commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable power to all…
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Swedish police said Friday a man had been shot dead in a car park in the city of Norrkoping, with media identifying the victim as the rapper Gaboro, who reportedly had links to criminal gangs. A video purporting to show the killing quickly spread on social networks. In the video, seemingly filmed with a camera…
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The Coordinator of the Obidient Movement globally has announced that former presidential candidate and movement leader, Peter Obi, has offered to fulfill the bail conditions for human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. This comes after a Federal High Court granted Farotimi a ₦30 million bail following charges filed against him. Farotimi, known for his outspoken criticism…
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The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) has faulted Nigeria’s progress in establishing anti-corruption laws and policies, describing it as weak when juxtaposed with UNCAC Chapters II (Preventive Measures) and V (Asset Recovery). UNCAC came to the conclusion following a report authored by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), which shows that…
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Bureau de Change operators in Nigeria have been granted temporary permission to purchase up to $25,000 weekly in foreign exchange from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This will take effect from December 19, 2024, to January 30, 2025. The CBN announced this in a circular published by the…
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An Osogbo Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife on Friday remanded three men, Wasiu Ayantunde, Adewale Ademola, and Biodun Afolabi, to a correctional centre for alleged possession of illicit drugs. Ayantunde, 50, Ademola, 40, Afolabi, 23, are facing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, unlawful possession and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. The…