Month: March 2024

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Human Services in Taraba, Zirra Mathias Bubanani has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state after an NYSC member from Damare orientation camp tested positive.

This followed the release of an investigation on a sample taken from the Corps member by the National Reference Laboratory, NRL, Abuja when she presented symptoms similar to that of Lassa Fever by health workers in Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola.

The state government has, therefore, advised members of the public to take necessary precautions by adhering to good hygiene and sanitation habits.

It warned residents to avoid unnecessary contact and ensure proper storage of leftover foods and food items to prevent rat infestation.

A Bus Rapid Transit driver, Sunday Bukola, has reportedly crushed a five-year-old simply identified as Malik to death at Palmgroove in the Onipanu area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred at about 1:30 pm on Saturday.

Our correspondent also gathered that the driver crushed the victim, his brother, and his mother as they attempted to cross the BRT lane.

A police source told our correspondent that the deceased died on the spot while his sibling and mother sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The bus driver hit the deceased, his mom, and his brother. Their names are Malik, aged 5 years old, and Basit, who is two years old.

They were crossing the BRT lane at Palm Grove. They were rushed to the hospital, but Malik died on the spot, while Rofiat and Basit were rushed to the hospital, where they were receiving treatment for various degrees of injury.

When contacted, the state’s command Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

He added that the driver has been arrested and an investigation is ongoing.

He said, “The corpse has been evacuated and deposited at the mortuary. The driver was later arrested and is in police custody, and an investigation is ongoing.”

Last year, PUNCH reported that the Lagos State Police Command had confirmed that three people died after the two motorcycles they were riding on collided with a BRT vehicle in the Alakija area of Lagos.

The Police Command in Kaduna State has announced 39 Computer-Based Test (CBT), centers for the 2022 Nigeria Police Force Recruitment.

The recruitment is for Police Constables, scheduled from March 5 to March 6.

said the command wished to notify residents of the state who applied for the 2022 police recruitment that the Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, would be finalising the ongoing 2022 recruitment exercise nationwide.

“The CBT for Kaduna state residents will take place from Tuesday, March 5, to Wednesday, March, 6 at the specified venues.

“Only those who have successfully passed will take the examination. participants in the screening exercise should visit https://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng to print their schedule slip, showing the venue, date, and time of the aptitude/CBT test.”

He disclosed that the venue and examination centre are divided into four.

He said the four centres included , Kaduna metropolis centre which has 24 sub centers , Zaria centre 10, Kafanchan centre has two, and Soba centre has three.

Hassan said the Commissioner of Police(CP), in Kaduna state, Mr Ali Dabigi directed all Area Commanders, State Intelligence Department’s Operatives (SID), personnel from Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD), and Divisional Police Officers to locate and provide adequate security coverage for the centers within their jurisdiction.

” They are to collaborate with JAMB officials, staff of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Police Service Commission, and all other relevant government agencies tasked with supervising the test for a smooth exercise.

Dabigi extends his best wishes for success to every candidate and urges them to conduct themselves honorably throughout the exam period, ” Hassan said.

By Danladi Ahmed

(Flowerbudnews):  The Guest Speaker for this year’s edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, Prof. Stella Chinye Chiemeke, on Saturday marked the anniversary of her birth with a modification of the topic for discussion for year 2024 Maris Lecture.

The Maris Trust Council, MTC, organisers of the annual Maris Lecture series had suggested, “Brain Drain: Any Future For Nigeria?” but Prof. Chiemeke, while marking the anniversary of her birth, disclosed that the topic should be, “Flight of Talents: Navigating Nigeria’s Brain Drain Predicament.”

This development has been accepted by the Maris Trust Council, the Secretary, MTC, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo said in a statement.

According to Egugbo, the MTC is happy that while Prof. Chiemeke is preparing to address the world on Brain Drain as it affects Nigeria, she is also marking the anniversary of her birth.

“Today, to the glory of God Almighty, we join the family of Prof. Stella Chinye Chiemeke, the Vice Chancellor, University of Delta, UNIDEL, Agbor, the University Community, her friends and well wishers to thank God for making it possible for her to mark another birthday anniversary.

“We thank God for blessing Prof. Chiemeke with good health, sound state of mind and providing the platforms for her to excel as the first Professor of Computer Science in Delta State, former Rector, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, first Vice Chancellor, University of Delta, Agbor, first female to address the world using Maris Annual Public Service Lecture as a platform, among others.

“We were not surprised when she modified the topic for discussion at the Year 2024 edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture from ‘Brain Drain: Any Future For Nigeria?’ to ‘Flight of Talents: Navigating Nigeria’s Brain Drain Predicament.’

“The modified topic, succinctly put, has got a lot to do with the ‘jakpa syndrome’ in Nigeria.

“We are grateful to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for making Delta conducive for such discussion to take place, we thank the Chairman of Occasion, the Mother of the Day, Father of the Day, Discussants, and the wonderful participants across the world who are waiting eagerly to discuss the way forward for Nigeria nay humanity.

“While we congratulate Prof. Chiemeke on the celebration of the anniversary of her birth, we are confident that she will do justice to the topic for discussion on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba from 12 Noon prompt,” Egugbo said.

Egugbo who is the Senior Special Assistant, Media, to the Governor of Delta State observed that Delta is progressively on course and can be accessed from any part of the world using the Asaba International Airport or the airport at Osubi, by roads or by sea, asserting, “Asaba is one of the most peaceful state capitals in Nigeria, with good network of roads and hotels of international standards, it is ready to host Year 2024 edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture.” (Flowerbudnews)

CONDOLENCE VISIT TO Air Comdr EK JEKADA

The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State Engr. Dr.Sani ManYahaya led a Team of two to visit Kaduna to commiserate on behalf of the Management, Staff and Students of the Polytechnic with the family of our immediate past Governing Council Chairman and Chairman APC Kaduna, Air Comdr E.K. Jekada, mni, PhD, on the sudden passage of his beloved son, Mr David Dodo Jekada.

The Rector during the visit informed the Chairman that the entire Polytechnic is indeed grieving with him and his family in this sad moment and will continue to pray for him and his entire household for necessary strength and the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss of an illustrious son.

The Rector informed the Chairman of the overwhelming condolence messages across board, within and outside the Polytechnic which is a manifestation of the indelible impacts of the immediate Council Chairman during his brief but eventful tenure in the Polytechnic.

It is pertinent to inform the entire Polytechnic Community that Air Comdr Emmanuel Jekada exhibited a rare display of courage, and faith during the condolence visit to him in Kaduna. He expressed his appreciation to the Polytechnic Community and prayed for peace and progress of the Polytechnic.

Rector was with the Registrar of the Polytechnic, Alhaji Isiaka Tunji Agboola on the condolence visit.

E-Signed

Sola Lawal

Protocol, Media & Public Relations Officer.