The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle, on Friday said no fewer than 40, 000 maternal deaths were recorded in Nigeria annually. Entwistle said in statement in Lagos that many pregnant women in Nigeria often delay in seeking health care until potentially life-threatening conditions arose. “There are 40,000 maternal deaths per year in Nigeria. We believe that no mother should die from preventable causes. “Unfortunately, the state of primary health care in Nigeria paints a dismal picture for the future of many children. “The excessively high maternal, neonatal and under-five death rates are reflections of inadequate availability and…
Author: David Folami
Alhaji Suleiman Alege, the Commissioner of Health in Kwara, on Friday said the state had not recorded any case of Lassa fever. He attributed the feat to the efforts and contributions of health workers across the state. The commissioner made the statement in Ilorin South at the commencement of a four-day immunisation campaign against polio and other childhood killer diseases. He said that the campaign would be held in the 16 Local Government areas of the state. Alege said that the first rounds of Immunisation Plus Day for 2016 would be held in Ilorin South Local Government, Pake and Okelele…
A total of 65, 061 children were immunised against polio virus in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa during the last round of polio immunisation. Malam Abdullahi Yakubu, the council’s Information Officer, disclosed this on Saturday in Dutse. Yakubu, who spoke on behalf of Malam Nasiru Zubairu, the Manager, National Programme on Immunization (NPI) in the area, said the council received enough doses of Oral Polio Vaccines (OPVs) for the exercise. He commended religious and traditional leaders in the council for their support to the success of the exercise. Yakubu said that the NPI manager attributed the success during the…
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to launch the cleanup of Ogoniland in the coming weeks, says the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed. The minister announced this when she paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers. “It is hoped that we will have this launch in the coming weeks and the president himself will launch the cleanup. “It is really to us a turning point in the history of the struggle. Ogoniland is the first place where actions need to be – cleanup. “There is a wide challenge of pollution in the Niger Delta. We are here to…
Yemi Olayinka, one of the trusted former aides to Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State0 has left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC. According to a report by Daily Post, the ex-Special Assistant to Governor Fayose on Youth Matters gave the governor’s ruling style as the major reason he defected. The former PDP chieftain who holds sway in Ado Ekiti Ward 8 said his ex-boss rules the state as a dictator. Read: Fayose says Buhari lacks mental capacity to rule Nigeria Olayinka stressed that he can’t afford to stay in a party that…
Controversial Nigerian senator from Kogi State, Dino Melaye, has replied Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole saying he would soon pick a Nigerian made wife. In his tweet on Friday, March 4, 2016, the Senator who reacted to Gov. Oshiomhole’s statement said, “Sahara liars,Adams will never call anyone Lunatic. How come only Sahara reported this? When I’m ready una go see my made in Nigeria wife.'” Continuing, Senator Melaye said, ‘I can not pretend to be who I’m not,can not start doing things I’m not used to,too late. Senator or no senator Omo Niaja proper.’ Earlier in the week, the Senator…
Former Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra has pleaded with Chief Victor Umeh, the former Chairman of APGA, to leave him alone. Obi’s media aide, Mr Valentine Obienyem, said in a statement in Awka on Saturday that Umeh had accused his boss of being behind his travails. “I read the news credited to Mr Stan Okeke, Umeh’s media aide, that Mr Peter Obi was behind the arrest of Chief Victor Umeh. “Let me state for the avoidance of doubt that Obi has not and is not contemplating writing any petition against anybody. “He did not do so as a governor and…
Rob Kardashian has declared his feelings for his partner, Blac Chyna and said he’ll ‘love’ her no matter what his haters say. The 28-year-old celebrity has taken to social media to declare his love for his girlfriend and to let his haters know he doesn’t care what anyone thinks of their relationship because he’s totally besotted with the 27-year-old beauty. Alongside a picture of the green-haired model sleeping on his Instagram account, he wrote: ‘Love this woman right here so f**k y’all with your negative comments ‼️ (sic)’ Rob’s famous family are not supportive of his relationship but he won’t…
Although she has never had any plastic surgery, Khloe Kardashian has claimed that she ‘definitely’ is a fan of it. The 31-year-old reality TV star hasn’t had any work done but she insists that she doesn’t have a problem with people having it because it is ‘almost like makeup’. She said: ‘I definitely I’m a fan of plastic surgery. I just think you need to go through the proper channels first. ‘We’re all putting on a f***ing mask basically every day anyway. When you dye your hair, you’re changing who you are, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with…
Dammy Krane has released a new single titled ‘Kalamity’ The song was produced by EOD. Kalamity is a dance floor track which the ‘Enterkraner’, as he is popularly known, believes his army of fans and music lovers will totally enjoy.
Nigerian singer, Skales jumps on Rihanna’s latest smash hit single, ‘Work’ and makes his own version. According to Skales, ‘I had this song on repeat for days, had to jump on it’.
Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz bumped into American rapper, Kanye West at the Los Angeles Airport where he managed to get the ever serious Kanye to pose for a selfie with him. The photo has elicited mixed reactions on his Instagram handle when Diamond referred to Yeezy as his brother. Most people felt that the interaction was forced on the grim-faced Kanye West. Diamond is heading to Las Vegas where he will be performing this weekend alongside Wizkid, Sean Paul and Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe.
Stephanie Okereke has walked away with the biggest award of the night at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards which held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Nollywood diva walked away with the award for Best Overall Movie in Africa, winning a brand new SUV. Other movies in the category are Freetown, Ayanda, Tell Me Something Sweet, Road To Yesterday, Silverain and House Arrest. READ: Uche Nancy wins Best Costume Designer for Stephanie Okereke’s ‘Dry’ Stephanie, who couldn’t hide her excitement, used the moment to campaign for more awareness to be put at VVF cases while…
Controversial filmmaker, Charles Novia has successfully registered a new television station to become one of the television station owners in Nigeria. In an exclusive chat with the writer and filmmaker, he revealed that has secured a TV licence and is working towards kicking off a TV channel before the end of the year. In his words, “Well, I have a TV channel. I have a licence to run a TV channel. So, We have been working on building the TV channel and hoping to make the announcement before the end of the year.” Charles Novia owns November Productions and November…
Wizkid’s baby mama Ogudugu Shola, the mother to his son, Boluwatife, says she is tired of covering up the Pop star. Ogudugu Sola is ready to spill the exact truth concerning something that has to do with disappointment, heart break and she sounds really angry. The mother of Wizkid‘s first child (Boluwatife), Shola took to twitter where she shared a hint of an uprising scandal and the world is waiting to know the exact truth of what is about to spill. In one of her tweets, she wrote: “I am sick and tired of keeping my mouth shut; covering the…
The battle began yesterday (4 March) after Whitenicious boss, Dencia called out Toke Makinwa who is the brand ambassador for a cosmetics company called, Mecran Cosmetics, over stolen photos of customer success stories. Dencia even threatened to sue Mecran Cosmetics over the issue after a fan drew her attention to a photo shared by her competitor Macran cosmetics, showing a success story from the use of the Whitenicious product which she had shared weeks earlier. Although Mecran Cosmetics had since apologised and even said the staff responsible for the theft has since resigned. Whitenicious boss Dencia is not accepting their…
Afro-pop star and Sony/BMG Record new signee, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has revealed he’s always happing spending a minimum of $30,000 (N5.9million) on any shopping spree. In a recent report by PM News, Davido disclosed that he’s always happy spending the fortunes acquired through his music career but stressed that he is not out to oppress anyone with his wealth. Davido, who was quick to note that he owes no one an apology for flaunting his expensive jewelry and automobiles saying “It is convenient to buy those luxurious items from money I earn from music”. Speaking further, he said, ‘I…
Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich played out a goalless draw in Der Klassiker that leaves Pep Guardiola’s men five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Bayern had pulled clear of second-played Dortmund in the league in September and, as recently as last weekend, captain Philipp Lahm had suggested the reigning champions were already in sight of another title triumph. Bayern’s midweek loss to Mainz, though, meant Dortmund could pull within two points of their rivals with a victory at the Westfalenstadion. While there was much at stake on Saturday, both sides adopted an attacking approach from the outset…
Guus Hiddink has said he is confident that Chelsea striker Diego Costa will be fit to start against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday. Costa missed the 1-1 draw with Stoke City on Saturday through injury but is expected to be back for the round-of-16 second-leg clash with the French champions. He had appeared likely to lead the Chelsea line against the Potters after Hiddink said on Friday that it was “difficult to put a brake on him.” The interim boss said prior to kick-off that Costa had suffered a “minor tendon injury” in training on Friday, and…
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri allayed fears of a possible injury to goal scorer Riyad Mahrez while refusing to accept his side’s path to the Premier League title is any easier following Saturday’s 1-0 win at Watford. Mahrez pulled up with what appeared to be an injury while chasing the ball down in the 78th minute. He stayed on the pitch for an additional seven minutes before being replaced by Daniel Amartey, but Ranieri said after the game that there was no cause for concern. “There’s no injury,” Ranieri said in his television interview after the game. “Just that he…