Author: David Great

In a bold step towards combating tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative financing, global partnerships, and a robust domestic agenda. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, shared these updates in his weekly briefing highlighting the nation’s progress and challenges in tackling these diseases. Speaking on Nigeria’s growing role in the fight against TB, Prof. Pate lauded First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s efforts as a “Global and National StopTB Champion,” describing her leadership as a “beacon of hope” for galvanizing public and private sectors. He noted the catalytic…

Nigeria’s Super Falcon goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been crowned the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. This solidifies her reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in world football. The Paris FC and Super Falcons goalkeeper was honoured during the grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, after a phenomenal year that saw her deliver consistent, match-winning performances on both the club and international stages. Perfect saves, flawless performances, and a well-deserved honor. ???? Your Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year is ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????. ????#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/viE4Z7fw28 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) December 16, 2024 Chiamaka Nnadozie played a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two bank officials, Ekpe Anayaoha Okoronkwo and Umeonuoha Onyinye, for alleged currency racketeering involving N500,000 in newly minted notes. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, the defendants were arrested on November 15, 2024, at their workplace on 18 Okpara Avenue, Enugu, following “actionable intelligence linking them to the sale of Naira mints in Enugu State metropolis.” Investigations revealed that the alleged transaction involved the sale of N500,000 in N200 denominations. The suspects, staff of a new-generation bank, were brought before Justice Mohammed…

A bleak Yuletide looms for Nigerians as the country’s inflation rate climbed to 34.60% in November 2024, up from 33.88% in October, deepening economic hardship across the nation. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). On a month-on-month basis, the report revealed a 0.72% rise in headline inflation, marking a significant increase compared to the 28.20% recorded in November 2023. Food inflation, a major driver of the overall rise, jumped to 39.93% in November, up from 39.19% in October. Urban inflation was recorded at 37.10%, while rural…

Britain’s centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group on Monday. The takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) by EP Group is worth £3.6 billion ($4.5 billion). The “deal protects workers and key services whilst seeing Royal Mail continue to be headquartered in Britain, securing jobs and tax receipts in the UK”, the government said in a statement. The government will hold a “golden share” in the former state monopoly Royal Mail which ensures it has veto power over…

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, recent revelation of the Nigeria Police robbing it’s citizens instead of protecting them, has sparked a wave of testimonials from Nigerians recounting their own traumatic encounters with law enforcement. Chronicle NG reports that Kemi Badenoch made these remarks during an interview with a UK journalist, highlighting her negative experience with the Nigeria Police and contrasting it with her positive experiences with the British Police. She shared, “I do. My experience with the Nigeria Police was very negative. Coming to the UK, my experience with the British Police was very positive. The police…

Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has urged the Bola Tinubu-led federal government to take decisive steps to address widespread hardship across Nigeria, describing the situation as a national issue rather than a regional or political concern. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Shekarau emphasized the need for the government to respond to citizens’ grievances with effective policies that translate into tangible benefits. “The last protest of the end of bad governance is a clear message,” Shekarau said, referring to the #EndBadGovernance movement. “The agitation was not a regional thing, was not a state affair, it was a national matter.”…

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United “deserved” to beat Manchester City after his side produced a dramatic late finish to win 2-1 at the Etihad on Sunday. City defender Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring with a first-half header but Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Diallo struck two minutes later. “It was incredible,” Amorim told the BBC. “I think we deserved it. It was a very tough match but we believe until the end. “We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and for our fans. “We were in the game…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has paid its accrued debt owed the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to the tune of N85 billion. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, made this known in his remarks at the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja. Touray stated that while ECOWAS had suffered slow response from member states in remitting their levies, Nigerian government had cleared its levies from 2023 to date. He further said that it was the first time in 19 years that Nigeria would pay…

In the spirit of the festive season, Connect Family Outreach, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the less privileged, hosted its annual December outreach at Alagbado, Lagos. The event, held on Saturday, brought smiles to the faces of hundreds as food items and other essentials were distributed to widows, single mothers, orphans, and struggling families. Speaking to Chronicle NG, Bukola Bisuga Olieh, founder of Connect Family Outreach, emphasized the organization’s commitment to alleviating hardship and bringing joy to people regardless of their background. “We started Connect Family in 2016 with a dream to support widows, single mothers, and orphans. Every…