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NiMet Predicts 3-day Thunderstorm, Rains

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted 3-day thunderstorm and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. In the weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba and Adamawa States. This is even as the afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Kaduna, Yobe, Bauchi and Gombe states. Also, thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Benue and Niger states in the North Central in the morning. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory and Benue states. In addition, morning rains are expected over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Delta, Ogun, Abia, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states in the southern region. The agency anticipated high prospects of continuous rai

Borno Suicide Bombing: Death Toll Hits 32

One of the scenes of Saturday suicide bombing in Gwoza The death toll in Borno State suicide bombing has hit 32, as against 18 persons that reportedly died on Saturday. News Rider reports that four suicide bombers had on Saturday, June 29, 2024, detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Gwoza town of the state. It was gathered that at about 3p.m on June 29, a female suicide bomber invaded a wedding ceremony of a popular young man in Gwoza town with two children and detonated IEDs, killing herself and others. Some minutes later, a second suicide bomber targeted General Hospital Gwoza and detonated another improvised explosive device. The third attack occurred close to a shopping mall in Mararaban Gwoza. However, the fourth bomber disguised as a mourner and bombed a funeral service for victims of the first attack. At the four separate attacks, about 29 persons were killed while over 100 others sustained varying degrees of injury. The dead comprised children, adult

State House: Clerical Staff Wins VP's N1m Reward

A Clerical Staff at the State House, Mr Innocent Ekhobhiye has won Vice President Kashim Shettima’s N1 million productivity reward. Ekhobhiye, who serves in the Transport Department, was one of the 38 State House staff from various departments that were recognised and rewarded for their hard work and dedication to duty. The awards, divided into senior and junior staff categories, were presented by the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Olufunso Adebiyi to the awardees on Monday in Abuja. News Rider reports that the 38 awardees received their certificates and a wrapped gift from the State House. Each of the staff were asked to pick a wrapped note from a basket. But a staff member (Ekhobhiye) that picked the note with “yes” won the N1m prize money. Other awardees were Rosemary Ezeugoh and Mr Waheed Shobande of the Media and Publicity department. The Permanent Secretary assured the commitment of the State House management to acknowledge and reward staff members who de

Cholera: 80% Of 200 Food, Water Samples Test Positive -EHCON

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Dr Yakubu Mohammed Baba The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has disclosed that over 80 percent of 200 food and water samples collected in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment for laboratory analysis tested positive to cholera. This is even as the council highlighted that the transmission of cholera is majorly through fecal–oral route, which is through hand to mouth, and contaminated water to food. Registrar of EHCON, Dr Yakubu Mohammed Baba stated this over the weekend in Abuja while providing update on interventions by the council and ministry on cholera outbreak. The fecal–oral route describes a particular route of transmission of a disease when fecal matter goes into the mouth through contaminated food or fingers. It can also enter by ingestion of droplets expelled from the throat of an infected person. Baba lamented that the irony of the disease is that any patient suffering from cholera would be gushing out

On Disparity Of Remuneration In Entertainment Industry

Against the backdrop of inequality and alleged discrimination against women in entertainment industry, HELEN OJI takes a look at gender pay gap in that sector. Globally, it has been reported that the female folks face persistent gender pay gap in line of duty especially in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Owing to this, pundits say over the years, it has hindered not only their delivery, but also bruised their ego. Investigation further revealed that the disparity is more pronounced in Abuja, the nation’s capital with women facing significant barriers to equal pay and opportunities. Consequently, rights advocates say the issue had over time affected their economic well-being, limited their creative potentials and career advancement, not only in the film industry, but in other aspects of entertainment industry. According to recent global ranking on gender pay gap index, Nigeria ranks 16th compared to 2021 with a gender pay gap of 63.9% and has stayed between 60-63% in the

Cholera Outbreak: FG To Activate Environmental Health Volunteer Corps

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Registrar of Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) Dr Yakubu Mohammed Baba addressing newsmen on cholera outbreak in Abuja on Thursday. In a bid to squash the rising cases of cholera outbreak, the Federal Government has stated its readiness to activate Environmental Health Emergency Volunteer Corps (EHEVC) in 31 States. The corps would be mandated to embark on massive chlorination of all sources of water in the communities with confirmed cases of cholera. Registrar of Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) Dr Yakubu Mohammed Baba stated this on Thursday in Abuja while providing update on interventions by the Council and Federal Ministry of Environment on cholera outbreak. News Rider reports that cholera is an acute diarrhoea infection caused by ingestion of unwholesome food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is an extremely virulent disease that takes between 12 hours and five days for the symptoms to manifest.