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By Deborah Nnamdi The federal government of Nigeria has said that cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. This came as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, launched the Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative ( MAMII) at the ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review(JAR) in Abuja. The MAMII is a groundbreaking effort by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare aimed at tackling Nigeria’s critical maternal and neonatal mortality rates, which is among the highest globally According…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nissan will cut 9000 jobs from its global workforce and slash production by 20% to five million units per year as part of heavy cost-cutting measures. The Japanese firm is looking to reduce costs by ¥400 billion (£2bn) after posting drastic drops in revenue (down 79% to £30bn), pre-tax profit (304% to £165 million) and income (277% to £95m). This has dropped its 2024 forecast by £6.5bn to £63bn and pre-tax profits by £1.8bn to £753m. Nissan hasn’t confirmed where it will cut its headcount numbers. It currently employs 133,580 staff globally, with around 6000 at its…

…First Lady Expresses Concern, Demands Thorough Investigation Outrage has continued in Equatorial Guinea and across the African continent over the recent release of some 400 x-rated videos of Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea. But Equatorial Guinea government officials and members of the public are worried that the randy former government official could be deliberately or inadvertently spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) The country chief prosecutor Anatolio Nzang Nguema told state TV that if Mr Engonga was found to have been “infected with a sexually transmitted disease” he would…

A former Nigerian Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani has described the revocation of the contract for N740 billion Abuja – Kaduna Road by the Federal Government as ‘long overdue’. Senator Sani described as bold the decision of the Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, on the revocation of the contract awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. He said, “The revocation of the N740 billion Kaduna-Abuja for ‘non-performance’ is long overdue. This is the first time in history (that) a Works Minister can look at a giant and well-connected company like Berger and send them packing. Senator Sani lamented…

Photo: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), on Wednesday, said it had sealed off some churches alongside recreational centres over noise pollution in the state. LASEPA made this known through a statement on its X handle. “In a bid to address noise pollution and other environmental violations, LASEPA took action, closing down several establishments across different parts of the state. “This enforcement drive, focusing on areas like Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota, is part of LASEPA’s continuous efforts to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health. “The…

Photo: Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian government has announced plans to insure all locally operated aircraft nationwide. Making the disclosure, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said that the move is in line with FG’s plan to meet global aviation standards and attract foreign investors in the industry. Speaking during a meeting with industry stakeholders, Keyamo said the vice president has already directed the aviation ministry to begin the process. According to him, the vice president said all Nigerian airlines must be insured. He also stated that ensuring the…

By Deborah Nnamdi About 39 minors from Kaduna State, who were detained by the Federal Government due to their involvement in the August nationwide protests, were reunited with their families on Wednesday. While reuniting the children, The Kaduna State government feted, and gifted them N100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone. Governor Uba Sani pledged to empower the children as they reintegrate into society, providing rehabilitation and opportunities to become responsible citizens. Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, secretary to the Kaduna State Government, made the disclosure on behalf of the state governor. “The Governor promised that some of them will receive start-up…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have arrested three impersonators of the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged “one chance” robbery. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu, said this during a media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the three suspects, along with nine others, were recently arrested over their involvement in “one chance” robbery in different parts of the FCT. “They pick up unsuspecting victims and take them to unknown locations demanding ransom for their release,” he said. Disu…

Obodo Nwankwo with agency report Serving members of the Nationa Youth Service Corp, NYSC, have asked the Federal Government to commence implementation of an N77,000 monthly allowance in line with the government’s promise. They expressed concerns that it is increasingly difficult for them to pay transport fares and meet other needs with the current N30,000 monthly allowance given the current realities in the country. The corps members took to their social media handles to share their concerns on Wednesday, lamenting that two months after the FG promised to implement the new allowance three months ago, implementation is yet to commence.…

Kamala Harris: Nothing to smile about now The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that the vice president won’t address supporters on election night, as the path to the White House narrowed for her. “We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet,’’ Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said in the early hours of Wednesday. “We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted. “That every voice has spoken. So you won’t hear from the vice president tonight. But you will hear from her tomorrow,’’…