World AIDS Day
11 Dec
Every December, we mark three international observances that are at the heart of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership: World AIDS Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, and Human Rights Day. While distinct, these commemorations underscore a simple truth
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…
1 Dec
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria will on December 1, 2024, host a commemorative event to celebrate this year's edition of World AIDS Day. According to a statement issued by the foundation, the event will take place at the Water Fountain in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It will focus on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and provide…
29 Nov
The Lagos State government has said that over 120,000 people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the state are currently receiving life-saving antiretroviral therapy, with a particular focus on children, adolescents, and other vulnerable groups. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, revealed this on Friday at…
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
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A Boeing 787-8 United Airlines flight made an air return to Lagos on Thursday after departing for Washington. The 13-year-old aircraft, registered as N27903, was heading to Washington Dulles International Airport before it returned with 245 passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots on board. Reports indicate that some passengers sustained injuries, while a video…
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A civic organization, BudgIT, has called on the Sokoto State Government to work with active civil society organizations (CSOs) to improve the public finance management process in the state. It noted that CSOs are partners in strengthening government institutions and should be seen as such. BudgIT, in its quarterly report on the States Fiscal Transparency…
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NYSC inaugurates 2,500 corps members in Nasarawa The acting Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, declared the orientation course open at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa NYSC Camp in Keffi Local Government Area of the state on Friday. Akabe congratulated the corps members for the successful completion of their academic pursuits, which qualified them for national…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, sentenced a man, Adun Adewale, to a one-year imprisonment with a N2 million option of fine for cybercrime. Justice Emeka Nwite, who ordered that the sentence should begin from the date the convict was arrested. “In view of the plea of mercy by counsel and taking cognisance…
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Hon. Akin Alabi, Member of the House of Representatives for Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Works, on Friday, expressed his profound condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde on the sudden passing of his elder brother, Sunday, who died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 65. In a statement released…
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The World Health Organization said Friday it was reviewing its priorities in preparation for the withdrawal of its largest donor the US, and stressed that it provides vital services that protect the country from health threats.
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As the National Assembly considers the proposed tax reforms bills, the Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria (CNPD) has rejected the Nigeria Governors Forum's (NGF) proposed VAT sharing formula, which allocates 50% based on equity, 30% based on derivation, and 20% based on population. CNPD's National Coordinator, Mr Okorie Ikechukwu Raphael, at a…
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The Federal Government has called for collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to foster economic development and growth in the country and on the African continent. Specifically, it sought partnerships with the global body on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) to connect Nigeria to Morocco and other African countries, as well as the…
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No fewer than 493 Police Constables of Edo and Delta States' origin passed out from the Police Training School in Benin City, Edo State. The 493 new recruits were among the 10,000 Police Constables of the 2022 intake, Course 3 of 2024, of the Nigeria Police recruitment. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, stated…