THE local bourse reversed prior week’s gains as the All-Share index declined by 1.10 percent week-on-week (W-o-W) to close at 67,395.74 basis points. Concomitantly, the total market capitalisation of listed equities experienced a decline of N400 billion week-on-week to close at N36.886 trillion. On the contrary, the NGX Banking index was hardest hit in the week as the index lost 3.24 percent week-on-week. However, market breadth for the week was negative as 32 equities appreciated in price, 53 equities depreciated in price, while 70 equities remained unchanged. Capital market analysts had predicted cautious trading on the Nigerian stock market last week, in the absence of strong positive triggers to boost investors’ appetite for risky assets.

Wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Taiwo, has begged all Yoruba worldwide to forgive her husband over his statement at Iseyin, Oyo state during Friday’s inauguration of projects executed by the state Governor, Seyi Makinde. God didn’t humiliate King David because of his error and because He is Almighty God, God still accorded respect and honour to a mortal king he created and crowned when he erred. “I am a full Yoruba woman married to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for over 40 years and l have two children for him both male and female. I do not support the humiliating treatment of the kings of Oyo State by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. The progress has sparked anger among stakeholders such as the Yoruba Council Worldwide and Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, along with others.

In 2021, MSD’s new CEO, Rob Davis, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maternal health by committing additional support to global maternal health efforts. Collaboration: The adage “We go far together” rings true in providing truly impactful solutions for maternal health, particularly in Nigeria’s mixed and deeply fragmented health system. By aligning investments, innovations, and collaborations, there should be a seismic shift in maternal health outcomes. Dr. Etiebet explains that a pressing concern is the glaring gender equity gap that continues to plague maternal health outcomes. We propose the following recommendations – the Nigerian government should adopt a collaborative, holistic, and equity-driven approach to maternal health.

Nigeria and Cuba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on food security and agriculture advancement. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari signed on behalf of Nigeria. “It was in this spirit that the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development evolved into the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security,” he said. He also explained that his country would deploy its wealth of experience to help Nigeria achieve its agriculture and food security policies. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari was accompanied to the ceremony by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Cuba, H.E.

The Niger State government has said herders in the state will soon be mandated to carry Identity Cards. He stated, “We must register the whole cattle in Niger State, they must carry ID cards. In a few months, before you rear cattle in Niger State, you must have a licence. The way you register your company, you register your house and cars, you must register your ranch also so that the Niger State Government will know the number of cattle you have in Niger State. That was why he created the ministry so that the Fulani rearing cattle among us can feel the impact of the government and have a sense of belonging.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, and other Abians have condemned the beheading of a 70-year-old Labour Party chieftain in Uturu and called for the arrest of the assailants. While visiting the family of the victim at Umuchioke-Ezieke, Akpukpa, Uturu in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the State, Gov. We encourage all Labour party members and indeed all true democrats to REFUSE to be intimidated by political desperadoes who only glory in cheap, ephemeral lucre. “We urge all Abians and indeed the people of the SouthEast to rally round security agencies to stamp out permanently the menace of insecurity in our dear region. “The Commissioner of Police in Abia State CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, should be on top of his game to arrest and prosecute those criminals who committed this wickedness against humanity.

It is caused by different reasons like overflow of water from rivers and oceans, overflow in the plains due to dam break, and excessive water flow due to sudden melting of glaciers. Here are some preventive measures for individuals and institutions to control and cope with floods:– Obey Flood Warning AlertsBe vigilant when flood warning alerts go out, especially if your state or vicinity is mentioned. Drainage systems have become waste disposal points in many towns and cities. Public and private stakeholders must sensitise residents to ensure proper refuse disposal and desist from making drainage systems their refuse dumps. This way, the excessive water can be used instead of letting it overflow on the plains to cause flood.

The Abia State governor Alex Otti paid a condolence visit to the family of the Labour Party chieftain, Mr Maduka Zachery, who was beheaded by gunmen at Umuchioke-Ezieke, Akpukpa, Uturu in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the deceased’s residence during the visit, Otti regretted the unfortunate incident and urged the bereaved family to take heart. He said that the deceased was a committed party man, adding that the loss was not just that of the immediate family but to the party and the entire state. The governor assured that all involved in the killing of the deceased must be brought to book and directed security agents in the state to fish out the culprits. The state’s chief executive, who noted that it is not easy to endure such a tragic death however pointed out that no one can reverse what has happened and prayed to God to console the immediate family, the Labour Party family, and the people of the state.

Since the inauguration of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, all eyes have been on them to see what unique innovations they will bring to the polity. She is also said to be the first female minister from Cross River State, and the youngest minister in the country. Edu is a Fellow of the Royal School of Public Health, and the African Institute of Public Health Professionals. Other projects include Project Total Health, Project Zero Hunger, Project Light Up and Project Resettlement Cities, among others. Before this appointment, she worked as the Commissioner for Finance and Co-ordinating Economy in Imo State, making her the youngest commissioner in the cabinet of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.

The second observation I would like to make is this, I am very glad to note that there is almost a meeting of minds between the government and the opposition on the vital importance of agricultural development in our economy. Minister of Finance in the course of his speech, that Government is still regrettably untutored as to what is meant by agricultural development; what its proper role in this basic development should be, and the tremendous fillip which the development of agriculture could give to our economy. I quote with your permission: ‘No investment by Nigeria herself could yield greater dividends nor contribute more effectively to her economy and industrial development. Minister of Finance has quoted the passage which suggests that Lord Netherthorpe is thinking more of our export produce than of the entire range of our agricultural economy. Investment in agricultural improvement and agricultural education could increase Nigeria’s yield, yet investment in agriculture is inadequate and is rarely in the public eye.

Palpable tension is brewing in Nasarawa community, a suburb in Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State when a lslamic cleric, Abubakar Sani slaughtered dog meat to celebrate his son’s birth. Adding, “the way we practice Islamic religion is different from how others practice it. Meanwhile, members of the community who spoke to newsmen while condemning his actions, said what the said cleric did was against Islamic practice. He remarked that “there are two rulings on the issue of eating dog meat. But for the ones we follow, the Prophet(SAW) forbade eating dogs, so literally, people don’t eat dogs here.

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A seven-man panel of inquiry constituted by the acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has yet to unravel the circumstances that led to the death of a 100-level Course 9 police cadet, Sulaiman Jika, who died on the premises of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, Abiodun Alabi, who heads the panel, told our correspondent in an interview recently that investigation into the matter was still ongoing. Following the report, the IG on September 4 instituted the panel with a mandate to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. A cadet, who spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid being victimised, had told our correspondent that the victim was rushed to the academy’s clinic. “He was left untreated because there were no drugs and no medical officer to attend to him in the unconducive environment before he gave up the ghost,” the source added.

The government of the United Kingdom has announced an increase in the cost of student and tourist visas. Related Posts No Content AvailableAccording to the Home Office, the increases followed legislation laid by the Parliament on Friday. It noted that the fee hike will enable the government to pay for vital services and allow more funding to be prioritised for the public sector. The changes come less than six months after the UK announced increments in the cost of visa applications and health surcharges. “Today’s changes do not include the planned increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) which are scheduled to be introduced later in the Autumn,” the statement added.

Alhaji Baba said that so far, no fewer than seven people, males and females, have been discovered to have one kidney each with the other missing. At the moment, about seven have claimed that only one kidney was found in their bodies after scans. All of them had, at different times, had surgical operations performed on them by the so-called doctor at Murna Clinic,” he said. The community leader added: “The hospital is called Murna Clinic owned by one man called Dr Noah Kekere, popularly known as Dr Yellow. NMA interventionIn the meantime, the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), during the week, distanced itself from Kekere.