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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday said it raided a counterfeit alcohol production centre in Lagos.

According to NAFDAC, the centre is being operated in Article Market in Abule-Osun.

In a statement issued by the agency, and shared on its official Facebook Page, NAFDAC says, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately ₦2 billion, were confiscated.

NAFDAC decried the implications of counterfeit products on public health and advised consumers to buy products from trusted vendors.

The agency also urged the public to report
any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office nearby.

The agency's fight against counterfeiting is now a daily routine.

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A former director-general of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign, Doyin Okupe, has make a shocking revelation about Peter Obi, presidential candidate of LP in 2023 election.

Okupe alleged that Obi, does not have any policy document to back his consumption-to-production mantra during the campaign.

Read also: See what Okorocha begged President Tinubu to do for Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

He make the revelation on Tuesday while assessing President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He argued that Tinubu has a superior policy document compared to his challengers in the 2023 elections.

Okupe added that Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), based his plans on theoretical loan arrangements.

He said Tinubu has “meticulously” implemented the ‘renewed hope agenda’, adding that the president has also paid off crippling debts to stabilise the economy.

“Tinubu has a better policy document than any of his two rivals during the 2023 presidential election,” NAN quoted Okupe as saying.

“Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is an experienced, knowledgeable, and thoroughbred politician.

“I know for a fact that he also came with a testament that would have been binding on him and Nigerians.

“But when you put the testament side-by-side the current reality on the ground, it is not applicable.”

Okupe said former President Muhammad Buhari’s administration was in a dire financial state, adding that international institutions refused to lend loans to Nigeria.

“So, the premise Atiku placed his testament on was sinking, and it can’t work,” he said.

“As for Peter Obi of the Labour Party, he did not give any document to Nigerians that he was going to work on.

“In the Labour Party, we didn’t have a document that we could adopt as a policy document for what was going on.

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Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has urged the Federal Government to honour the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah by releasing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.


Okorocha made this appeal during a night of tributes held in Ubah’s honour on Monday in Abuja.

Read also: FCT Highway: Wike approves ₦1.1bn as compensation for owners of affected structures

According to him, dead Igbo leaders are meeting over Kanu’s release.

Speaking to government officials present, Okorocha urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to convey the message to the federal government.

Ubah died in London on July 27 and will be laid to rest on November 22.

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Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has suspended Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), indefinitely.


Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister, made this known in a terse statement on Thursday. 

According to Olayinka, Ahmad’s suspension is with immediate effect.

Although no reason was given for the action, “the suspended Executive Secretary has consequently been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services in the FCDA.”

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The Corps Marshals of Federal Road Safety Corps, Muhammad Shehu on Thursday decorated his aides with new ranks.

The aides were part of the 1,400 officers who benefited from his implemented Marshals Rank harmonization exercise.

In a post shared by the agency, Mr. Shehu charged all promoted officers to use their new positions judiciously. He also emphasizes the importance of responsible leadership and service to the nation to the officers.

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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recently decorated his personal staff who benefited from the Marshals Rank harmonization exercise, which saw about 1400 Marshals corps-wide receive promotions. This harmonization is a fulfillment of the Corps Marshal's pledge during his maiden speech on May 27, 2024, demonstrating his commitment to repositioning the FRSC.

The FRSC's rank structure consists of various levels, including Junior Marshals and NCOs.

The Corps Marshal's commitment to repositioning the FRSC is evident in his efforts to recognize and reward the hard work of his staff. He urged the promoted Marshals nationwide to use their new positions judiciously, he emphasizes the importance of responsible leadership and service to the nation.

This development is a significant step towards boosting morale and motivating FRSC personnel to strive for excellence in their duties. The FRSC's efforts to ensure road safety and prevent accidents will likely receive a welcome boost from this harmonization exercise.

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The Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to watch out for fake brands of Imported wines.

The agency's warning follows its sealing of another illegal wine factory in Lugbe -Abuja, in Nigeria's capital city.

In a post shared on its official Facebook Page, NAFDAC, says the factory was producing fake imported wine brands. The production was already completed with preprinted date markings ready for market distribution.

According to the statement, the sealed factory was secretly being operated in a residential building in Lugba, Abuja.

NAFDAC says its enforcement team led by Pharm. Mohammed Shaba gained access to the property through legal means and found already-produced wine products and packaging materials. The suspect was absent during the raid, but NAFDAC has summoned them for further questioning.

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The Nigerian government has approved a proposed national budget of N47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year.

Federal Executive Council (FEC) gave its approval on Thursday.

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this while briefing State House journalists after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday.

This was part of the Medium Term Expenditures Framework (MTEF) for 2025 to 2027 and in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007.

Accordingly, the FEC approved its submission to the National Assembly as required by the 2007 Fiscal Responsibility Act.

The framework projected a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 4.6 percent, a crude oil price of $75, and oil production of 2.06 million barrels per day.

Recall that President Bola Ahmed assented to the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget, followed by the N6.2 trillion supplementary budget.

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications, State House.
Others appointed on Thursday include three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies.

The new appointees, as announced by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, include Mr Olawale Olopade, Director-General, National Sports Commission; Dr Abisoye Fagade, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism; and Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement.

Olopade, the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission, is a sports administrator with many years of experience in the sector.

He served as Commissioner of Youth and Sports in Ogun State and was chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the 2024 National Sports Festival.

The new Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, is a marketing communication professional. He is the founder and managing director of Sodium Brand Solutions.

Adedokun, the new helmsman of the Bureau of Public Procurement, was the director of Research, Training and Strategic Planning at the bureau before his appointment.

The Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media, Daniel Bwala, is a lawyer and notable public affairs analyst.

The President enjoined the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.

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Nigerians have been alerted of a dust haze beginning from Monday, January 29 to Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

The alert was contained in the country’s Meteorological Agency weather outlook released on Sunday.

According to the release, a moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km, and localised horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the North central should be expected.

The agency forecast dust haze over the inland of the South and the coastal region throughout the forecast period.

“For Tuesday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the northern region.

“Moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2kn to 5km, and localised horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m is anticipated over the North central.

“The inland of the South and the coastal region of the country throughout the forecast period,” it said.

“According to NiMet, thick dust haze is expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

The agency anticipated moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km.

It further anticipated localized horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m over the North Central, the Inland of the South and the Coastal belt of the country.

“Dust particles are in suspension; use face mask where possible. People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.

“Children and the elderly should wear warm clothing at Night. Special attention should be paid to your skin, eyes and lips. Moisturise your skin and lips as much as possible.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has assured the Church of a place in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government, saying Christians are part and parcel of the new administration in the country.
Kalu gave the assurance while attending an award service/ceremony for the conferment of Knight of John Wesley on a former member of the House, Hon. Sam Onigbo and his wife at the Methodist Church, Wuse, Abuja Cathedral on Sunday, a statement by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Deputy Speaker revealed.

Kalu told the Church that by the mandate of the people of his Bende federal constituency of Abia State, the benevolence of the APC government and his colleagues at the parliament, one of their own is now in the position of authority.

He assured the Church of his support, urging them to throw their weight behind the people-oriented policies of the federal government.

“The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for the country. It has many people-oriented policies and programmes to better the lot of the citizenry. And from what I know, this administration is ready to make this country a better place for everyone. All I ask for is your continued support to the administration.

“If there are things that are difficult for you to achieve because you feel you are not part of the government, do not worry anymore, my office is open, just a little knock on the door and the door shall be open.

“The Bible says, ask and you shall receive, knock and the door shall be open unto you.

“I believe that we are part of this government that wants to grow the nation all of us will be proud of.

“One of yours in Methodist is there and I can assure you, I would provide the shield, protection and the support needed for the church”, Kalu said.

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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory and environs have been urged to be on alert as the city is expected to experience heavy rainfall on Sunday, 23rd of July.

The warning was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Ms Nkechi Isa, of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency, FEMA.

According to the statement, the Director-General of the Agency, Dr Abbas Idriss, has ordered FEMA emergency response team on high alert to response to emergency situations.

His order is in response to a weather forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET), which indicated that FCT and its neighbouring states would experience heavy to moderate rainfall on Sunday.

The rainfall NiMET warned could lead to possible flash floods, riverine flooding, strong winds, and soil erosion as well as thunder and lightning.

“The forecast also anticipates displacement of people due to floods, outbreak of water-borne diseases and damages to infrastructure,” he said.

The DG said that he had directed an update of the agency’s flood contingency plans to ensure maximum results.

He appealed to residents to heed to the early warning and avoid driving or wading into a pool of water during the rains.

He also said that all blocked drains should be cleared, and advised people who reside on water channels to relocate. In the event of any emergency residents are advised to to sail the 112 emergency toll-free number.
(NAN)

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Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu on Thursday declared a state of emergency on food security in the country.

The president's spokesman, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents.

According to A lake, President directed that all matters pertaining to food and water availability and affordability, as essential livelihood items, be included within the purview of the National Security Council (NSC)

The directive was said to be in line with the Tinubu-led administration's position on ensuring that the most vulnerable are supported.

Alake said the President is not unmindful of the rising cost of food and its effect on the pocket of citizens.

The President also directed the immediate release of fertilizers and grains to farmers and households to mitigate the effects of the subsidy removal.

“There must be an urgent synergy between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Water Resources to ensure adequate irrigation of farmlands and to guarantee that food is produced all-year round.”

“We shall create and support a National Commodity Board that will review and continuously assess food prices as well as maintain a strategic food reserve that will be used as a price stabilisation mechanism for critical grains and other food items. Through this board, government will moderate spikes and dips in food prices,” the President said.

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Waste management authorities in Lagos State Nigeria have threatened to seal off houses of residents who fail to procure waste bin in the city’s Island and Mainland

The Executive Director of Finance of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, says enforcement of the policy will commence 7th July.

According to Mr. Adebiyi, LAWMA decision followed an earlier issuance of abatement notices to the affected areas two months ago.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the authority had earlier issued abatement notices to those areas two months ago.

He urged property owners and residents to procure adequate waste bins for their homes.

Excerpt of the statement reads:
“It is crucial for residents to cultivate proper environmental habits and support the efforts of the authority to establish a cleaner and more livable environment.

“By taking action against violations and ensuring compliance, we can create a sustainable environment and help build the Lagos of our dream,”

“LAWMA’s Enforcement Team will target areas on Lagos Mainland and Island, where violations have been observed.

“The team will carry out thorough inspections to identify individuals, households, or businesses that have consistently neglected waste management guidelines.

“Those found in violation will receive an intention to seal notice, outlining the specific actions required to rectify the situation and avoid further penalties.

“The exercise will be in phases; this is phase one, and we will visit other areas in the state to ensure full compliance.”

He, however, urged residents to take responsibility for maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all.

Mr Adebiyi noted that by adhering to waste management regulations, residents could contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of the environment.

“By adhering to government’s directive for tenements to procure standard covered bins would ensure that our wastes are properly containerised.

“This will help save the environment from indiscriminate waste disposal and other hazardous consequences, such as flooding and outbreak of diseases”.

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On Tuesday, the world witnessed its hottest day ever. Data from the United States National Centers for Environmental Prediction shows that average global air temperature reached 17.18°C.

On Monday, the centre recorded average global air temperature of 17.01°C. This recent record, exceeds the centre previous highest of 16.92°C recorded in August of 2016. And experts have warned that this year’s warmest days are still to come

This development has been corroborated by records from Copernicus Climate Change Service. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service on Wednesday tweeted that “global average 2m #temperature reached 16.88°C on Monday.” According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, Monday’s temperature breaks the previous record of 16.80°C from August 2016. According Copernicus Climate Change Service, Preliminary data from the fifth generation ECMWF dataset shows that the earth is witnessing its hottest global temperature ever recorded.

Reacting to Copernicus Climate Change Service tweet, @FabiusMaximus01 says the development is a pointer to another big El Nino.

El Niño is a natural climate pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean that brings warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures. It has a major influence on weather across the globe, affecting billions of people.

Countries Situation Report
In the US, the southern states have been suffering under an intense heat dome in recent weeks. Texas is reportedly trapped under a “heat dome”. This heatwave has expanded through parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and all the way across the Gulf coast leaving tens of millions to facing excessive heat warnings. In the last week of June, temperature in Houston climbed to 38°C.

In China, an enduring heatwave continued with temperatures above 35°C. North Africa has seen temperatures near 50°C. According to Trading Economics, Nigeria’s temperature averaged 27.01°C from 1901 until 2021, reaching an all-time high of 28.10°C.

In Ukraine, Vernadsky Research Base in the white continent’s Argentine Islands recently broke its July temperature record as temperature reached 8.7°C.

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Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 31 communities in 14 states are at risk of experiencing flooding.

According to NEMA, the 31 communities in the fourteen states would witness heavy rainfall that may result in flooding. Affected states are to be on alert as the rains are expected from 4th to 8th of July. The alert, NEMA says is from a shared update of the Federal Ministry of Environment’s Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub.

A statement by the agency’s Territorial Coordinator for Lagos State, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, urged relevant stakeholders within the states concerned to take precautionary measures to forestall the loss of lives and property.

Nigeria’s experienced a devastating flood in 2022 that resulted in lost of over 600 lives and displacing 1.4 million persons

Affected States
The listed affected states and communities to are:
Plateau – Langtang, Shendam
Kano – Sumaila, Tudun wada
Sokoto – Shagari, Goronyo, Silame
Delta – Okwe
Kaduna – Kachia
Akwa Ibom – Upenekang
Adamawa – Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola
Katsina – Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa
Kebbi – Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu
Zamfara – Shinkafi, Gummi
Borno State – Briyel
Jigawa – Gwaram
Kwara – Jebba
Niger – Mashegu, Kontagora

Government Earlier Response
In June, the Nigeria government had announced the deployment of experts to all 36 states of the federation, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The experts were drowned from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) to warn citizens of possible flooding and flood devastation in the months ahead.

The move, government says was enable those concerned to make plans that can save lives, property and the ecosystem.

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Nine persons have been reportedly rescued from a collapsed four-storey building under construction in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.

Information available indicates that eleven other persons are still trapped in the rubbles.

Rescue officials comprising FCT Fire Service and National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, have confirmed that the rescued have been rushed to the hospital.

The four-storey building under construction collapsed on Monday afternoon

Officials of the FCT Fire Service and National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and other emergency responders are on ground to ensure everyone trapped in rescued

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The identity of owner’s of the collapsed is yet to be disclosed but report has it has it is owned by one of the top hotels in the territory.

According to an eyewitnesses, the building, which is a proposed hotel had an underground facility with no fewer than 20 persons trapped.

Reason for Collapse
Authorities are yet to give reason for the collapse. In the mean time, rescue officials are focused on ensuring that all those trapped in the rubbles are saved. Built agencies are experts have, however, attributed previous building collapse to reasons ranging from the use of substandard materials, engagement of quacks as supervising officers to corrupt tendencies of building approving officers.

Building Collapse Incidence
The incidence of Monday afternoon is on of the many sad tales of building collapse in Abuja and Nigeria in general. In April, the FCT Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, confirmed two persons dead and four others rescued at a collapsed wall in Wuse II . Similarly, FCTA authorities confirmed the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Gwarimpa where 19 persons were rescued in February of 2023.

The Nigerian government on Tuesday release a public health advisory to guard against the importation of anthrax disease into the country from Ghana.

The advisory announced the constitution of a national anthrax technical working group charged with the implementation of public health safety measures.

According to a statement jointly released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and signed by Nigeria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Columba Vakuru and the Director-General of NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, the FMARD and the National One Health Coordinating Unit (NOHCU) have taken notice of the outbreak of the disease in both animal and human in Ghana.

The statement, however, emphasized that there was no suspected and or confirmed case of the disease in Nigeria.

Other Safety Measures
Beyond the constitution of the national anthrax technical working group, the federal government has also direct the dissemination of notification release informing the public, especially veterinarians and other high risk group of the outbreak, development of an Incident Action Plan to define response in the event of an importation case; sustenance of sensitization programs on Anthrax. Conduction of a risk assessment to ascertain the likelihood of the introduction of the disease into the country and the severity of the impact of the disease in the event of an outbreak. ? Conduction of surveillance in high-risk areas and ring vaccination of at-risk animals in frontline states.

Reason for Concern
Nigeria does not share border with Ghana, however, the two countries have trade affinity. The transmissible nature of the disease can easily be transmitted through bother movement of both humans and animals.

Mandate of the National Anthrax Technical Work Group
According to the statement, the FMARD-led national anthrax TWG is charged with the responsibility to coordinate response and preventive actions across the country. The group is a multisectoral and multidisciplinary group with stakeholders from the human, animal, and environmental health sectors, as well as development partners.

Who is at Risk
Both animal and humans are at risk of contracting the disease and caution must be taken when dealing with animals. The disease can be transmitted contact with infected animals, ingestion of contaminated meat or inhalation of anthrax spores.


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United States President, Joe Biden has again reiterated his administration’s commitment to extending the capping of the cost of insulin in America to every citizen.

Biden, on Sunday in a Twitter post, decries the excessive profit of big pharmaceutical companies. He wrote, “Insulin costs roughly $10 to make, but Big Pharma charges people hundreds of dollars to make record profits.

“My Administration beat Big Pharma to cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare, but our work isn’t done until we extend that cap for everyone.

Biden’s historic Inflation Reduction Act since January capped the cost of insulin for senior citizens on medicare at $35 per month.

Who Does Policy Benefits
The Inflation Reduction Act, which caps cost of insulin is limited to senior citizens with diabetes who are on Medicare. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2022 report on the Affordability of Insulin says an estimated four million senior citizens would benefit from the policy.

Eli Lilly, United States’ largest manufacturer of insulin on March 1 that they would lower their list price of insulin by 70% and cap insulin co-pays at $35 for those with commercial health insurance and uninsured patients.

Who is Outside the Policy Cover
The $35 cap on the cost of insulin does not extend to younger Americans who directly purchase their own health insurance or get coverage through an employer. The extender coverage was allegedly stripped off the original by Republicans.

Cost of Insulin the US
A 2020 study by Rand Corporation reveals that the cost of insulin in the US are higher when compared to other countries. Rand researchers reports that drug companies in the US charge more for insulin. In the US, the average list price for a vial of insulin is $98.70. This is higher when compared with Canada, Australia and the UK where average price is $12, less than $7 and less than $8 respectively. According to the American Diabetes Association, between 2002 to 2013, the cost of insulin nearly tripled.

Reactions
President Biden’s Sunday post has generated mixed reactions. While some of those who commented commended the president’s effort, others described the move as self-seeking. His critiques accused him of freezing Trump’s Executive Orders and working to clean up attendant mess after prices have been driven up.

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“I commit to supporting and implementing policies that prioritizes environmental protection,” Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang declares.
Governor Mutfwang declaration was contained in a statement he shared on his official Facebook page on Saturday.

He urged citizens of Plateau State to consider the protection and restoration of the environment as a collective responsibility. Adding that the environmental protection initiative lunched by his government defines legacy its intends to leave for future generations.

Earlier, the Mr. Mutfwang had joined citizens of the state who were observing the monthly sanitation in the cleaning the exercise in Jo’s, the state capital.


Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang addressing citizens during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Jos

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Address the mammoth crowd some of whom were thrill by his act, Mr. Mutfwang said the move will be replicated in all the 17 local government areas of the state.

“Today is a day that we are taken a definite step to reinforce what we have already began to do since the 30th of may when I declared a state of emergency on the environmental situation on the Plateau.

“We must pickup the courage to begin again. To ensure that our houses are kept clean; our neighborhood are kept clean, so that the entire city can be kept clean.

“But beyond the state capital, that all the other areas in state, we have mandated all the local government to similarly ensure that the same drive towards cleaning the environment is launched in their local government.

“I look forward to seeing a beautiful Plateau, I look forward to seeing a green Plateau and an enviable Plateau that all of us will enjoy.

Mr. Mutfwang, a day afternoon taking over as governor of Plateau declared a state of emergency on the environment.

Nigeria government has announced the deployment of experts from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) to all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to warns citizens of possible flooding and flood devastation in the months ahead.

The move the government said would help prevent a repeat to the 2022 devastating experience.

Nigeria's chief emergency officer, Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, disclosed government's decision at the flag-off of early warning measures to the grassroots in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.

According to Adamu, the move will enable those concerned to make appropriate plans that can save lives, livelihoods, critical national assets, and the natural ecosystem.

Office records shows that in 2022, over four million people affected by flood, with over 2 million displacement, and 665 deaths. The flood also caused damage and destruction to about 355,986 houses and 944,989 hectares of farmland. Authorities say, it is the worst flood devastation in Nigeria's history.

The NEMA DG said his agency had written to all the state governors to draw their attention to imminent floods and associated secondary hazards during the rainy season to avoid a repeat of the 2022 flood disaster,

Speaking at the event, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, who flagged off the early warning measures in the state, commit to sustaining the already exiting cordial relationship between Akwa Ibom and NEMA.

“Previous administrations have established good working relationships with NEMA; we will continue to build on that to prevent any future flood disaster in our state,” Eno said

In her welcome address, Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi said: “We can’t wish disaster away, but proactive steps taken can mitigate the effects of the disaster in our state.

“If this meeting engenders the envisaged action, we will not have reasons to fear. We appreciate NEMA for its various interventions in the state, especially the ongoing Special National Economic Livelihood Emergency Interventions, which offer succour to victims of the last fuel disaster in the state that happened in 2022.

"Akwa Ibom State has experienced its fair share of natural disasters, and we cannot afford to be caught off-guard in future occurrences in this regard. There is an urgent need for capacity building of stakeholders in disaster management in the state and local government areas.”

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The Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, called for increased funding for climate adaptation especially for vulnerable countries.

The UN chief also urge countries across the globe to pit an end to fossil fuel subsidies.

Guterres made the call while speaking at the Paris Finance Summit in France on Thursday.

This calls is coming weeks after Nigeria's 16th President, Bola Tinubu ended subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The move is however, butting hard on the masses of the country as there are no palliative to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal.

Government and the labour unions in the country few days back resumes negotiations on the subsidy removal.

The UN chief decried the debt burden on some African states, noting that, "many African States were spending more on debt repayments than on desperately needed healthcare, and that over 50 countries were either in default or “dangerously” close to it.

He called for a debt relief mechanism that supports payment suspensions, longer lending terms and lower rates to make borrowing more affordable for poorer nations, as well as increased access to liquidity for developing countries via the International Monetary Fund’s Special Drawing Rights.

Mr. Guterres also called for joint action against the prevailing financial crisis, warning delegates that ignoring the challenge is not an option.

"Taken together, these steps would help to beat poverty and hunger, uplift developing and emerging economies, and support investments in health, education and climate action,” he said, stressing that the measures would enable a “giant leap” towards global justice.

"Doing nothing is simply not an option and at the halfway point to reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) they are “drifting further away by the day”.


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In line with the International Health Regulations (IHR) requirement which mandates member countries to periodical appraised their preparedness to respond to public health emergencies, the Nigeria government has announced its readiness to conduct the third National Joint External Evaluations (JEE 3.0).

The move the government say would help the country prioritise global and national health security.

Joint External Evaluations (JEE) assesses country-specific status and progress in developing the required capacity to prevent, detect and rapidly respond to public health threats.

Announcing Nigeria’s decision in a statement released on Thursday, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director General Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the adoption of IHR and previous investment in JEE accounted for the successes recorded in national responses to diseases of pandemic significance like Ebola in 2014, Mpox in 2017, and the novel SARS-COV2 (COVID-19) in 2019.

According to the statement, COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in health equity globally and the JEE 3.0 would incorporates lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Adding that the evaluation will help measure Nigeria’s progress in addressing previous recommendations and identify new areas for improvement considering evolving national and global health threats.

The statement listed High-level advocacy briefing on JEE, Training of IHR focal leads on the self-assessment process/tools, 5-day Self-assessment Workshop, Self-assessment validation workshop and 5-day JEE Workshop as some of the activities lined up in preparation for the National JEE by external evaluators.

The JEE 2.0 conducted in 2017 recommended development of the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) 2018-2022 to address identified gaps. The NAPHS plan was a multi-sectoral plan that involved over fifteen Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Since implementing NAPHS, Nigerian has achieved; the Passage of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) Bill, Digitisation of the national disease surveillance network, Development of a risk communication and community engagement framework across all levels among other successes.

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Nigeria has announced the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine, an anti-cancer vaccine into its national immunisation schedule for the year 2023 and 2024.

The country’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency’s chief executive, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, made the announcement on Wednesday during a quarterly review meeting with the South-East Traditional Rulers Committee on primary healthcare delivery in Awka, the capital of Anambra State.

Represented by Dr Bassey Okposen Bassey, the agency’s Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Dr Shuaib said, “HPV is a commonly transmitted infection that can lead to various health issues, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers.

He observed that the impact of HPV-related diseases is not only physical but also emotional, affecting individuals and families across our society.

Dr. Shuaib solicited for support from the traditional rulers in inspiring positive health seeking behaviour and combating misinformation among their subjects.

“We encourage our majesties to support and actively participate in immunisation activities, awareness creation, and community mobilisation efforts. Your influence and credibility can inspire positive health-seeking behaviour and promote preventive measures within your communities.

“Let us work together to combat misinformation, address vaccine hesitancy, and encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles.”

Declaring the event open, Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, represented by the deputy governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, said his government prioritises healthcare delivery and has adopted a bottom-up approach to guaranteeing a functional system.

The Country Representative of the World Health Organisation, Dr Walter Mulambo, on his part said data from the NPHCDA indicated that despite the improvement in immunisation coverage, children who missed vaccinations and have never received doses of routine immunisation, or “zero dose children,” still exist across the length and breadth of the country.

Also Speaking, the Chairman of the South-East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, lauded the initiative and promised to play their role as critical stakeholders in driving primary healthcare in the various communities.

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The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, has called on relevant authorities and Nigerians to holder corrupt officers of the Department of Development Control at both the federal and state levels responsible for most of the cases of building collapse in the country.

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This incidence occurred in the year 2020, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Farms in Nyanya Gwandara, Nasarawa State in North Central Nigeria with matured crops were invaded by illegal miners who destroyed them with brazing impunity. It was produced by Samuel Vincent for Nature Rescue Initiative (NRI). The production caught the attention of Nigeria’s secret police, Department of State Services, which intervened to restore normalcy.

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Hon. Munir Danagudi has called on stakeholders in the wheat production sector to realistic about figures they put forward as they are capable of affecting policy plans.

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