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The recent report that over 684,000 Nigerians die from non communicable diseases, NCDs, annually, is a source of concern. Non communicable diseases are diseases that are not contagious. Most Nigerians have been battling with communicable or infectious diseases like cholera, Human Immuno Virus, HIV, tuberculosis among others. Such diseases have, however, attracted public attention as […]

Patients accessing healthcare services at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan and their families are facing a hell of time following the disconnection of electricity supply. DAILY POST recalls that Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, cut off power supply to the hospital. This is the second time the Disco will disconnect the hospital this year. […]

The Katsina State government has earmarked N20 billion for a comprehensive water infrastructure initiative as part of the World Bank-funded Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (SURWASH) project. The programme aims to expand access to clean water and improved sanitation facilities across the state.In a press briefing, the state commissioner for water […]

The wife of Zamfara State Governor Huriyya Dauda Lawal, in collaboration with State Zakkat and Endowment Board, launched a debt settlement programme for 1,000 individuals across 19 Emirates Councils in the state. A statement by the senior special assistant (SSA) to the wife of the Governor on Media and Communications Zara’u Musa, said as part […]

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Wednesday presented a total of N678 billion as 2025 fiscal year appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly for approval. Makinde presented the budget proposal during the plenary session, where he emphasised the importance of prudent financial management and strategic allocation of resources to enhance the overall […]

The Federal Government has suspended 13 students of the Federal Government College in Enugu State for six weeks for alleged bullying in the school. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Folashade Boriowo. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji […]

Ahead of the 2027 general election, Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has stressed the need for ethical leadership in the country. He said his government had been able to bridge the trust gap between the public and it over the last five years because it had been running a transparent and people-oriented government. Makinde spoke […]

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday approved the expansion of its social register. The register is essential for identifying poor and vulnerable individuals eligible for social intervention programmes. The Acting Coordinator of the State Operation Coordinating Unit, Salami Ismail, announced the development during advocacy and sensitisation visits to political leaders and management teams in 12 […]

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday, attributed the country’s epileptic power supply to corruption within the power sector. He said the commission initiated a probe into the sector, adding that what it uncovered during its investigations would make Nigerians shed tears. Speaking during the visit of the House […]

The governing council of University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Mrs. Islamiya Abdulraheem as acting registrar of the institution pending the appointment of a substantive registrar. The council appointed Abdulraheem at its 71st Extra Ordinary meeting on 5th November 2024. Abdulraheem, a seasoned administrator, is expected to bring a wealth of experience to […]