Day: September 21, 2024
Citizens urged to exercise caution as weather conditions worsen
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) this morning convened a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting, where District Disaster Management Centres provided updates on relief efforts following the disruptive snowstorm that affecte…
Why U.S. prioritises building PHEM capacity in Nigeria
The U.S. CDC says as Nigeria continues to experience multiple disease outbreaks, the need to build public health experts’ capacity in emergency preparedness and response becomes critical.
Dr Muhammad Saleh of the U.S. CDC, said this in his presentati…
Tinubu celebrates spouse on birthday, says she’s an incredible woman
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday penned a heartfelt tribute to the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on her 64th birthday.
‘My Dearest Oluremi, on this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incre…
Motorists urged to avoid travelling
The Ministry of Transport has advised motorists, who plan on travelling between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, to delay their trips due to the severe weather conditions.
Heavy snowfall continues to blanket the N3 highway, particularly between Warden and …
FG signs MOU with Russian firm to complete Ajaokuta steel coy
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian firm, Tyazhpromexport (TPE), the original builders of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant, and members of its consortium in Moscow.
The move is part of President Bola Tinubu’…
Former NASS presiding officers express support for Tinubu’s administration
Former presiding officers of the National Assembly on Friday expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former lawmaker…
FG adopts global best practices for CPI, GDP rebasing, NLSS
The Federal Government has reaffirmed plans to adopt global best practices in rebasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and conducting the Nigeria Living Standards Survey (NLSS).
Dr Vitalis Obi, Permanent Secretary, Minis…
Nigerian youth celebrate ‘Chuseok’ with Korean dishes
Six Nigerian youths on Wednesday participated in preparing two Korean side dishes in a cooking programme to celebrate Korea traditional festival ‘Chuseok’.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chuseok traditional festival is Korea’s annual t…
Olojo Festival: Ooni flags off event, reveals ancestral significance
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday flagged off the commencement of the 2024 Olojo Festival, revealing the event’s ancestral and spiritual significance.
Ogunwusi spoke at his palace at a news conference on the 2024 Olojo Fest…
Foundation donates ?10m to Borno flood victims
The Chairman, Seyi Vodi Foundation, Mr Seyi Adekunle, has donated N10 million to support Borno State government’s efforts to recover from the recent flooding in the state.
The funds are aimed at helping with the rehabilitation and rebuilding of areas…