Author: Samson Adeyanju Uwala

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has said that the country is not under serious threat of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV, which was first reported in 2001 in the Netherlands, is a single-stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold and influenza, including cough, fever, nasal congestion, and fatigue, with an incubation period of three to six days. China is currently experiencing an outbreak of the virus, sparking global concern. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Thursday, Idris said although there have been concerns over the…

Management of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State has suspended a teacher for the abuse of 3-year old boy, Abayomi Michael. The teacher, Stella Nwadigo, was caught on camera physically abusing the child. A video on the abuse Abuse of the 3-Year Old was shared on X Wednesday by a tweep identified as Oyindamola which immediately went viral become a subject of discussion both virtual and otherwise. However, “We appreciate everyone who brought the disturbing incident of a teacher who was recorded physically abusing a 3-year-old boy to our attention”, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has…

The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, Remilekun Ekundayo, has commended the management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta for her role in shaping the future leaders for the development of Nigeria. Commandant Ekundayo said this when she received the management of the institution in her office on a courtesy visit on Wednesday, in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. According to her, MAPOLY is a critical stakeholders in the education sector and has played vital roles in shaping the minds of our future leaders, therefore, we recognize the importance of collaboration and synergy towards our…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has reassured corps members of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving their welfare, confirming plans for a new monthly allowance of N77,000 in line with the recently approved national minimum wage. Ahmed disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while commissioning a staff bus donated to the NYSC by Capital Express Insurance Company. He emphasized that all necessary arrangements for the payment have been concluded. “Modalities have been worked out to ensure corps members start receiving the N77,000 monthly allowance as stipulated by the Federal Government’s new minimum…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Chelle as the new head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team. Chelle will be the third man to be in charge of the Super Eagles since the resignation of Jose Peseiro in March 2024. His appointment was confirmed by the NFF on Tuesday, hours after president Ibrahim Gusau in another video had said the appointment would be soon. “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior…

A High Court in Ibadan, presided by Justice Kamarudeen Olawoyin, has fixed January 13, to rule on the bail application filed by Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Hamzat Oriyomi and Abdullahi Fasasi. Hamzat is the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, an Ibadan-based radio station; while Fasasi is the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The trio are standing trial over their alleged roles in a stampede at a Christmas funfair in December, which claimed the lives of no fewer than 35 children. The defendants were remanded at Agodi correctional centre on December 24 after being charged with conspiracy,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it dismissed 27 of its officers last year for misconduct and fraudulent activities. The anti-graft agency also said it was investigating “a trending $400,000 claim of a yet-to-be-identified supposed staff of the EFCC against a Sectional Head.” The commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to Oyewale, the dismissals followed recommendations from the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee, which were ratified by the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. “In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dismissed 27…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a remittance of over N6bn to the coffers of the Nigerian government in 2024. According to the board’s weekly bulletin released on Monday by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB generated a total income of N22,996,653,265.25 in 2024, out of which N6,034,605,510.69 was remitted to the government. Additionally, the board noted that the reduction of N1,500 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination form fees for candidates, multiplied by the number of beneficiaries, increased the effective remittance to N9,013,068,510.69. The board also said the remittance formed part of its operating…

I got the news of mama departure from this planet around 3am. The best way to describe Mama is Obinrin bi Okunrin (a woman, like a man) She is like IyalodeTejuoso in terms of boldness and fame in business. We are yet to recover from the lost of Iyalode Alaba Lawson and now Cash Madam is gone. I interacted with her several times on business and land matters, and she knows exactly what she wanted in life. No wonder many songs came out to honour her. To accept the name of Cash Madam is considered very risky because no one…

Agency Report No fewer than 18 people has been confirmed to have sustained severe injuries in a gas explosion that occurred in the Oroazi Community of Port Harcourt, according to the Rivers State Police Command. The incident happened on Sunday evening at a gas refilling shop, causing substantial damage to nearby buildings. This latest explosion is part of a series of gas and Improvised Explosive Device incidents recorded in the state since 2024. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, verified the incident during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. According to her, the explosion was…