December 2024 – Page 184

Parents’ Smoking Could Raise Risk For MS In Kids –Study

13.12.2024

Dutch researchers have found that exposing children that are genetically predisposed to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), to cigarette smoke in the family home could raise that risk even higher. Results of the study were published December 10 in the ‘Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry’. “A higher genetic MS risk is associated with an increased...

…As IPOB Vows To Provide Security In S’ East

13.12.2024

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday promised safety of life and property for those coming home for Christmas. In a statement by spokesman Emma Powerful, the outlawed separatist group stressed its commitment to ending the security challenges facing the region. The statement said: “The Directorate of State of the global family and movement of...

Otuaro Hails Tinubu’s Effective Leadership At Nigeria-S’Africa Commission Meeting

13.12.2024

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has commended President Bola Tinubu for providing competent leadership at the just-concluded 11th Session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. Otuaro said Tinubu’s leadership provided clear directions for the active participation of the Nigerian delegation at the bilateral...

Kano Gov Fires 5 Commissioners, SSG, COS, Reassigns Portfolios

13.12.2024

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf yesterday fired five commissioners from the cabinet. A statement by his spokesman Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa said the governor also fired his Chief of Staff (CoS) Shehu Wada Sagagi, whose office is now scrapped, and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, who was dropped on health ground....

Yuletide: IGP Orders Nationwide Deployment To Tackle Crimes

13.12.2024

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun yesterday directed the immediate deployment of personnel to strategic locations, and key areas, and identified hotspots across the country to curb traffic and highway robberies, as well as other criminal activities. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement, saying the initiative aims to ensure...

TETFund’s N325m Donation: Adamawa APC Women Leader Petitions Ribadu, NASS

13.12.2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader in Adamawa State Patricia Yakubu yesterday petitioned the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas; and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over the alleged diversion of the N325million allegedly donated to the party by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)...

Aiyedatiwa Signs Four Executive Orders

13.12.2024

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa yesterday signed four new executive orders to provide an enabling environment for business growth, improved physical planning and property protection. The first order, which is on the conduct of government business by some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, will entrench measures and strategies aimed at promoting transparency and efficiency in Ondo...

TGI Group backs Nigeria at African military games

13.12.2024

TGI Group has reinforced its commitment to national development by supporting the 2nd African Military Games 2024. The event, held in Abuja from November 18 to 30, gathered military personnel from across Africa under the theme, ‘Enhancing Africa’s Military Cooperation Through Sports,’ according to a statement. Team Nigeria topped the medal table with a haul...

Foundation advocates collaboration on climate action

13.12.2024

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has called for greater collaboration with state governments in addressing pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and desertification. Its Director-General, Dr. Joseph Onoja, made this appeal during the 2024 NCF Annual Green Ball held recently in Lagos, emphasising the importance of synergy in tackling interconnected environmental issues. Onoja noted...

CIIN inducts 18 fellows, 166 associates

13.12.2024

The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria inducted 18 Fellows and 166 Associates into the institute at a ceremony held at the College of Insurance and Financial Management, Aseese, Ogun State on Wednesday. Speaking at the induction ceremony, the President/Chairman of Council, CIIN, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, charged the inductees on professionalism. She said, “Becoming an Associate,...