Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo The President, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Dr Moses Arokoya, has said that 65 per cent of human diseases in Nigeria were livestock related. Arokoya made the declaration on Monday at the 61 Annual National Congress/Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NVMA holding in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. He noted that zoonotic diseases were on the increase in Nigeria, adding that 2.7 million lives were globally lost annually due to zoonotic diseases. He said that the choice of Taraba for the conference was strategic, noting that a Disease Free Zone (DFZ) would be established…

BY NEXTER President Bola Tinubu has approved sack in the country’s military leadership. Sunday Dare, special adviser to the president on media and public communication, announced the development in a statement. According to the statement, Olufemi Oluyede, a lieutenant general, as the new chief of defence staff, replacing Christopher Musa. Oluyede was until now the army chief. Dare said Waidi Shaibu, a major general, is the new chief of army staff while Sunday Kelvin Aneke, an air vice marshal, takes over as air chief. He said Idi Abbas, a rear admiral, is the new naval chief but Emmanuel Akomaye Parker…

By NEXTER Malabu Oil & Gas Limited has taken the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the agency of unlawfully delisting it from the Companies Register. The firm views the CAC’s action as a direct threat to its ongoing litigations and appeal rights. Filed via an originating summons, the suit is anchored on the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, the Nigerian Constitution, and the Federal High Court Act, 2004. Malabu contends that the CAC’s action amounts to interference with matters still before the courts and a violation of its statutory and constitutional…

By Gabriel Ajanaku The governing All Progressives Congress (APC) as Nigerians will recall, rode to power on the premise of ridding the country of endemic corruption. The late President Muhammadu Buhari who became the party’s first leader, laid the foundation for the war against corruption on assumption of office by strengthening institutions for an all-out battle. The Buhari administration did unearthed corruption in high places including in the country’s civil service. Key among such cases was the one investigated by the Special Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property headed by the former the Special Assistant to the late…

BY AHMED TAHIR The Minister of Women Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has provided livelihood support to over 1000 women and youths across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State. The minister also organised medical outreach programme targeting the vulnerable across the state. Speaking during the event tagged ” Renewed Hope Women and Youth Empowerment and Health Outreach” in Keffi Local Government Area, the minister said the initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative of President Bola Tinubu aimed at improving the well-being of women and youths to become economically independent. She also noted that the outreach is intended…

By NEXTER In a significant milestone for its operational standards, the Dangote’s Okpella Cement Limited has secured the Integrated Management System (IMS) Certification, following a successful audit. The IMS certification shows the company’s commitment to world-class quality, environmental, and safety standards. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), in a communication, says it conferred the certification to Okpella Cement Limited in recognition of its commitment to quality, safety, and health standards across its operations. “Okpella Plant’s IMS certification journey transformed our management practices into a cohesive system that meets global standards for quality, environmental stewardship, and occupational health and safety,” Plant…

By NETER The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has honoured the Dangote’s Okpella Cement Limited with the 2024 Best Contributory Employer Award. The recognition was presented over the weekend in acknowledgment of the company’s significant contributions to job creation and workforce development in Edo State and Nigeria. At a ceremony held at the Dangote’s Okpella Cement Limited plant, the Head of Training for the ITF Benin Area Office, Mr. Ernest Nwachukwu, presented the 2024 Best Contributory Employer Award to the Plant Director, Engr. Mohammed Ismaeel. In his remarks, Mr. Nwachukwu recognized Okpella Cement Limited as the highest-performing company in Edo State…

By Osiregbeme Abdallah Egbakhime The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),Zubaida Umar has stressed the need to strengthen public trust in disaster management in the country. The Director General who was represented by the NEMA Head Benin operation office, Kenoma Ojudeire, stated this during customers service week with theme, “mission possible”. She noted that the theme is a powerful reminder that no challenge is insurmountable when service is driving by purpose and passion. “Whether We are responding to disaster or coordinating humanitarian relief, managing internally displaced persons’ camps,or strengthening community resilience, our success is measured by the trust and…

By Osiregbeme Abdallah Egbakhime The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo State has organized free medical treatment for motorists in the state. The free medical outreach for drivers was conducted at various parks within Benin metropolis. The State Sector Commander, Cyril Mathew, said the outreach was part of the command’s 2025 Customer’s Week Service with the Theme “Mission Possible”. He said the gesture was to ascertain the fitness and health status of motorists who often don’t have time to go for check at the hospitals. Mathew urged drivers to maintain the stipulated speed limits for all categories of vehicle,…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joash Amupitan as the new chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Amupitan is a professor of Law. His appointment has also been ratified by the National Council of States, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a Thursday statement. “In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening,” Mr Onanuga wrote. He will be inaugurated by the president if his nomination is confirmed by the upper legislative chamber. Born on 25 April 1967, Mr Amupitan hails from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State. He…