The Afghanistan Health Ministry on Monday announced that Afghanistan has begin another polio vaccination campaign to protect over 5.3 million children under 5. The Ministry spokesman, Dr Sharafat Zaman said in a statement that the three-day campaign which is the fifth this year will cover 11 of the country’s 34 provinces The official urged religious scholars, community elders, parents and other influential figures in society to support the campaign in order to protect the children from polio. According to the officials the disease can cause paralysis and death. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the repatriation of Afghan…
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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters. The Spokesperson of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, the suspects were arrested on Nov. 22, at Adewale Estate and Sea Side Estate in the Badore axis of Lagos State. “Their arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of some members of an organised cybercrime syndicate suspected to be involved in computer-related fraud. “Items recovered from them include exotic cars, mobile devices and mobile phones. “The suspects have all volunteered…
The Nigerian Navy says the Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), has graduated a total of 100 students with seven first class during its 3rd Convocation Ceremony in Ibusa ,Delta. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Monday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu said the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla was represented at the convocation by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu. “During the just concluded convocation in Ibusa, 100 students graduated while seven made a first class, leaving 51 and 41 students with 2nd class upper…
Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba on Monday presented an estimate of ₦N429. 8 billion as 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly for consideration.The budget has an estimated recurrent expenditure of 39.9 per cent while capital expenditure is expected to gulp 61 per cent of the total budget sum.The governor, who tagged it “budget of transformation” said that it reflected the blueprint of his administration, which aimed at transforming the state in terms of infrastructure and economic growth.He maintained that the 2024 budget had recorded 46.7 per cent implementation so far and assured that machineries were being put in…
Mob in Edo have reportedly killed two artisans mistaken for armed robbers in Amagba community in Benin City. Sources informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the victims, who were said to be welders, were identified as Osamudiamen Ehigie and Nosa Aghimie. The duo were said to be returning from a project site in the community about 6p.m on Nov. 16 when they ran into gunmen who were robbing some residents. A source told NAN that the suspected robbers who saw the artisans gave them a hot chase and in the process, the artisans ran into a house in…
The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have detained no fewer than 523 suspects from Oct. 21 to date.The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna state Command, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi disclosed this at a press briefing on Monday in Kaduna.Abdullahi said, “Since my assumption of duty as the 44th Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, on Oct. 21, I have prioritised proactive policing, community engagements and collaboration with other security agencies to ensure safety and security of all residents of the state.“I am pleased to inform you that the strategies we have implemented have resulted in significant operational successes, with…
The Kano State Internal Revenue Services (KIRS), has urged companies operating in the state to settle outstanding withholding tax with immediate effect. Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, Director, Debt Management and Enforcement (KIRS), said this during an enforcement exercise to some companies, on Monday in Kano. He said that Gov. Abba Yusuf administration was committed to serve the people through execution of viable projects, hence the need for compliance by taxpayers in the state. “It is important for taxpayers to be compliant as at when due in order to avoid legal action against them. “Once we receive a court order to seal…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has said that its crude oil production figures tallied with that of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Company (NUPRC). Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. stated this in a statement on Monday. Soneye gave the clarifications against the backdrop of reports insinuating that the 1.54 million barrels per day (mbpd) for September cited by NUPRC was far below the 1.8mbpd for November cited by NNPC Ltd. He said the seeming disparity was as a result of the difference in the period of coverage in the reports, stressing that the NNPC…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says it has begun tracking N10 billion constituency and executive projects in Jigawa. Mr Ibrahim Garba, the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner in Kano State, said this in a statement in Dutse on Monday. Garba, who oversees the commission’s operations in Jigawa, said the exercise would cover 40 projects under its seven phase across the 27 local government areas of the state. He said the exercise was aimed at ensuring efficient execution of the projects according to specifications for the benefit of the residents. According to him, the exercise aims to check…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their resolute defense of Kukawa town against a large-scale Boko Haram insurgents’ attack. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the troops of Sector 3 Multi National Joint Task Force and Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), successfully repelled the attempted insurgents’ advance, leading to a significant blow against them. Prof. Usman Tar, Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Maiduguri on Monday. He explained that Gov. Zulum received a cheerful and heart-warming brief on the successful defence of Kukawa town…