Health experts have raised the alarm that over 6 million people in Benue State are at the high risk of contracting Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The state coordinator, Mark Debam who disclosed this in a meeting with stakeholders on the control and elimination of the NTDs to commemorate the World Day for NTDs named the … Read more
The NSCIA has condemned the dissolution of a Shariah arbitration panel in Ado Ekiti, calling it an infringement on religious rightsThe Ekiti State government and the Ewi of Ado Ekiti opposed the panel, citing legal and social concerns over potential religious conflictsThe NSCIA insists that Shariah arbitration is constitutionally valid and accuses authorities of intolerance … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has condemned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over what he described as reckless and inciting remarks against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at a recent conference in Abuja, Amaechi allegedly stated that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power—an … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariffs on Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) against the plot to boycott the US Dollar. The controversial American president made this known in a statement issued via his Truth Social media platform, where he noted that if BRICS countries … Read more
The chairman of the Middle Belt Brain Trust (MBBT) and former Chief of Defence Staff, General Martin Agwai (rtd) has stated that the number of internal crises being experienced in several countries globally has exceeded the number of conflicts of external aggressions. He also identified the causes of conflicts in the society to include the … Read more
The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs announced that there were no confirmed reports of the crescent moon sighting for the beginning of Sha’aban 1446AConsequently, Thursday, January 30, 2025, was observed as the 30th day of Rajab 1446AH, and the first day of Sha’aban was officially declared as Friday, January 31, 2025This announcement is … Read more
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its partners have launched five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Henzodaily reports that NNPC’s spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, said the project was in furtherance of efforts to deepen domestic gas utilization, in line with the federal government’s Gas Revolution Agenda. Soneye noted that the … Read more
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede yesterday charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be change agents and strong resisting force against corruption. He also enjoined them to be active foot soldiers and whistle-blowers or intelligence-gatherers against corruption. . Olukoyede, who spoke at the NYSC Orientation Camp … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria is finally set to clear the Forex backlog but says only verified claims will be paidThe verification process revealed several unethical and illegal practices from the FX market participantsThe CBN governor has expressed confidence that the government will address FX liquidity challenges Henzodaily.ng journalist Ruth Okwumbu-Imafidon has over a decade … Read more
As a result of the night’s Europa League group stage final matches, eight teams have secured their places in the Round of 16, while 16 others will compete in the knockout play-offs. The clubs advancing directly to the Round of 16 include: Lazio, Athletic Club, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lyon, Olympiacos, and Rangers. … Read more