The Federal Government has described medical diagnostics as a strategic national asset and called for stronger local production of diagnostic products to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, made the call in Abuja while declaring open the 28th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors. Salako said accurate and timely diagnosis was essential to […]

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed concern over recent banditry and kidnapping incidents across parts of the Southwest. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the organisation cited the reported attack on the Igbeti-Igboho Road, kidnapping incidents in Ondo, Kwara and Kogi states, and a security alert over possible attacks in Osun State. Afenifere also expressed concern over the reported attack on the Operation Burst base […]

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has given kidnappers and other criminal elements operating in the state’s forest reserves 14 days to vacate the forests. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Forestry, Bidemi Obayangban, disclosed this in Akure on Wednesday. Obayangban said the directive was part of measures to restore security in the forests and create a safe environment for farmers, investors, timber contractors and other legitimate businesses. He said the […]

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has called attention to the poor condition of police barracks during an inspection of housing projects under reconstruction in Lagos. About 21 barracks and housing projects were inspected, with at least 1,000 housing units expected to be completed by February 2027 through collaboration between the Lagos State Government and private developers. The condition of police accommodation remains a concern in many parts of the country, […]