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Borno Crowned Best-Performing State in Primary Healthcare, Receives $1.2m Reward

By Sharon Chima / Health / May 18, 2023, 4:27 pm

Borno state has been recognised as the best-performing state in primary healthcare delivery in Nigeria, earning $1.2 million in reward money on Wednesday. The prize is part of a leadership challenge to revitalise the country’s Primary Health Care Under One Roof policy through increased funding and commitment by state governors. Borno received $700,000 for its …

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Former Abia Councillors Appeal to Governor Ikpeazu for Payment of Allowances and Severance Package

By Sharon Chima / Governance / May 18, 2023, 4:09 pm

Former councillors in Abia State have sent a desperate plea to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, urging him to authorize the payment of their outstanding allowances and severance package before his term concludes on May 29. The elected officials, whose tenure ended in December 2022, request payment for several allowances, including sitting and constituency allowances, swearing-in allowances, …

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Nigeria Kickstarts Blockchain Policy: Committee Inaugurated, 32,022 Trained

By Sharon Chima / Technology / May 18, 2023, 3:03 pm

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, has launched the National Committee tasked with enacting the National Blockchain Policy. The committee members represent a broad spectrum of 29 public and private institutions, including academia. During the launch ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Federal Government celebrated the graduation of 32,022 citizens from …

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Plateau State Representative Reports 200 Killed in Local Communities

By Sharon Chima / Insecurity / May 18, 2023, 2:49 pm

Solomon Marren, a House of Representatives from Plateau State member, has reported that approximately 200 people have been killed in his constituency over the past few months. Marren, who represents Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency, called on Wednesday night for President Muhammadu Buhari to instruct security agencies to protect lives and property in the area. The statement …

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APC Accuses Governor Adeleke of Planning to Pay Severance to Illegally Sacked LG Officials

By Sharon Chima / Politics / May 16, 2023, 7:49 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state has warned State Governor Ademola Adeleke against purported plans to distribute severance packages to previously dismissed local government officials. Tajudeen Lawal, the Acting Chairman of APC, revealed that the State Government, in a memo authored by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, requested that the …

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Dishing Out a Record: Chef Hilda Baci’s Marathon Cooking Session Draws Global Attention!

By Sharon Chima / National News / May 16, 2023, 7:25 pm

The culinary world stands in awe as Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, catches the spotlight of the Guinness World Records. Baci, hailing from Akwa Ibom State, has cooked her way into history by clocking an impressive 100 hours of continuous cooking, breaking the previous record held by Indian chef Lata Tondon. In 2019, Tondon set the …

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Revolutionizing Elderly Care: Nigeria Sets National Standards for Caregivers

By Sharon Chima / Health / May 16, 2023, 4:40 pm

A groundbreaking initiative in the field of elderly care has been announced by the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Nigeria. They have formulated a national benchmark and curriculum for training caregivers to the elderly. The unveiling occurred on Monday in Abuja during a critical stakeholder meeting to validate the draft National Benchmark Statement …

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Afrobeat Star Seun Kuti Detained: Court Orders 48-Hour Police Investigation

By Sharon Chima / Entertainment / May 16, 2023, 3:57 pm

In the latest development, Afrobeat sensation, Seun Kuti, has been ordered by Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun to spend 48 hours in police custody. This follows allegations of assaulting a law enforcement officer. The incident, captured in a 12-second video clip that made rounds on social media on May 13, 2023, reportedly occurred on the Third Mainland …

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Court Halts NYSC’s Disclaimer Against Governor-Elect of Enugu

By Sharon Chima / Politics / May 15, 2023, 4:46 pm

In a recent development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from issuing a disclaimer denying awarding a certificate to Mr. Peter Mbah, the Governor-elect of Enugu State. The certificate in question is dated January 6, 2003. The ruling resulted from an ex parte application initiated by Mr. …

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Adebutu, PDP Candidate, Pursued by Debt, Ambition, and Ego, Alleges Ogun APC

By Sharon Chima / Politics / May 15, 2023, 12:44 pm

In a recent statement, the Ogun State All Progressives Congress (APC) labeled Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the preceding governorship election, a “jester pursued by his creditors, ego, and unfulfilled political aspiration.” This statement was issued by Tunde Oladunjoye, the Publicity Secretary for Ogun APC, on Monday. Oladunjoye’s reaction comes in …

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