Be United, Resist External Forces-Kwandi Nunguraya II

Culture & TraditionLifestylePeopleBe United, Resist External Forces-Kwandi Nunguraya II

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 4, 2021

In order to preserve the cultural heritage of the Lunguda people, the Lunguda Development Association, (LDA) has organized a two-day summit with the theme “Lunguda: Past, Present and Future” aimed at injecting unity and love among Lunguda folks and others. The event was held at Pure Heaven Hotel in Guyuk drew Lunguda sons and Daughters from far and near with the inauguration of two committees on Lunguda History and Lunguda Attires for the promotion of Lunguda...

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Hama Bachama Reiterate Resolves of The Bacahama Kingdom In The Fight Against Illicit Drugs

Culture & TraditionLifestyleHama Bachama Reiterate Resolves of The Bacahama Kingdom In The Fight Against Illicit Drugs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 4, 2021

The Hama Bachama, His Majesty Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila, has reiterated the resolve of the Bachama traditional council in Adamawa state to ensure the asphyxiation of trade and consumption of illicit drugs in his kingdom. A statement by his Press Secretary, Anselm N. Kyauta said the Bachama Monarch who dedicated his life to the task of fighting illicit drug dealings in the country as an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at different...

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Government Agencies Threatening Us To Call Off Strikes – Doctors

HealthLabourNewsGovernment Agencies Threatening Us To Call Off Strikes – Doctors

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 4, 2021

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised the alarm that it is being threatened by some government agencies to call off its ongoing strike. This comes four days into the nationwide strike which according to the association is to protest against the failure of the Federal Government to honour their agreements, including the payment of salary arrears and indemnity for their colleagues who died in the line of COVID-19 duty. The National President,...

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Kano State Provides Free Dental Services to 16,000 Patients—Official

HealthLocal GovernmentNigeriaWellnessKano State Provides Free Dental Services to 16,000 Patients—Official

PilotnewsApril 2, 2021

KANO — No few than 16,000 patients from the five Emirate Councils in Kano have benefitted from the State’s free dental and oral health services. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa, disclosed this on Friday, at the closing ceremony of the free dental outreach inaugurated on March 20, to mark World Oral Health Day. He said that the exercise which began on March 20, had surpassed its 15,000 target beneficiaries across the state. According...

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Easter: Abuja Airport Records High Traffic

TourismTravelEaster: Abuja Airport Records High Traffic

PilotnewsApril 2, 2021

ABUJA — The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday, witnessed increased traffic due to the huge number of passengers travelling to different parts of the country to celebrate Easter. Reports by The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that flights from Abuja to other routes were fully booked before Thursday. Also, booking and check-in counters of many airlines were crowded with travelers rushing to board their flights. Many of the airline officials who spoke with...

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See Words Nigerians Search Most on Google in March 2021

LifestyleNewsSee Words Nigerians Search Most on Google in March 2021

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 2, 2021

Google on Wednesday disclosed that ‘mother’, ‘women’s rights, ‘music’, ‘movies’, and celebrities were the most searched words on its platform in March 2021. Mr. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communication Officer, Google, West Africa, said that reasons for mothers and women’s rights leading the top search in March could be attributed to International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day. Kola-Ogunlade said that March 8 was International Women’s Day (IWD) and Nigerians joined the world to commemorate the cultural, political,...

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Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Welfare Issues

HealthLabourNewsResident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Welfare Issues

PilotnewsApril 1, 2021

ABUJA — The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Thursday commenced an indefinite nationwide strike to press home their demands for improved welfare and working conditions. The doctors are also demanding immediate payment of all salaries owed to all House Officers as well as March salaries not paid before the end of business on March 31. The President of the association, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency...

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Unilorin Reunion: FCCPC’s Babatunde Irukera urges constructive input toward good governance

LifestyleNigeriaUnilorin Reunion: FCCPC’s Babatunde Irukera urges constructive input toward good governance

PilotnewsMarch 31, 2021

The Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, Mr. Babatunde Irukera says, the nation can achieve more if Alumni Associations contribute constructively towards good governance. He stated this in Abuja at a maiden reunion of former Students of the University of Ilorin tagged “Bon Soireé,” organized by some members of a group “Uniting Unilorin and friends” led by sports lover and mogul, Mr Edmond Abdulqudux Ajoge. The group comprises alumni...

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FG Warns Against Abuse of Antimalaria Drugs

HealthNewsNigeriaWellnessFG Warns Against Abuse of Antimalaria Drugs

Beloved John (Staff Writer)March 31, 2021

The federal government has said not all feverish symptoms should be regarded as malaria or treated with antimalaria drugs. Chinelo Ogbodo, chief community development officer of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), cautioned against such an act while speaking at a meeting in Akwanga, Nasarawa state. she advised Nigerians to undergo a medical test before taking antimalarial drugs as not all fevers are symptoms of malaria. Ogbodo described the treatment of every form of fever...

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Federal Government Rejects Plans To Upgrade Health Facilities In Adamawa

HealthInfrastructureFederal Government Rejects Plans To Upgrade Health Facilities In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2021

The Federal Government has rejected plans by the Senate to upgrade some medical facilities to tertiary health institutions in Adamawa State. The Senate is proposing three bills to give legal backing to the upgrade of the health institutions. The bills sponsored by the Senator representing Adamawa Central, Aisha Dahiru Ahmed Binani include the National Dermatology Hospital, Garkida Adamawa, Establishment Bill 2021; Teaching Hospital for the Modibbo Adama University, Yola and Federal Medical Centres Establishment Bill....

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