7,887 Dialysis Consumables Approved For Purchase By FEC For 7 Hospitals 

HealthNewsNigeria7,887 Dialysis Consumables Approved For Purchase By FEC For 7 Hospitals 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 29, 2024

To make healthcare more accessible to citizens suffering from kidney diseases, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved the purchase of 7,887 dialysis consumables for seven Federal Government managed hospitals across the country. Ali Pate, Minister of Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Work disclosed this to correspondents after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Pate, the gesture is aimed at addressing the rising...

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Youths Commence Protest In Suleja, Niger State

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYouths Commence Protest In Suleja, Niger State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

Ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1st, 2024, some youths have trooped to the streets of Suleja in Niger State to protest the ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria. The protesters marched on the streets as they chanted anti-government songs, and carried placards with various inscriptions such as ‘Enough is Enough’; ‘Stop Anti-Masses Policies’; ‘We Are Not Slaves In Our Country’; ‘Hardship Is Unbearable’, ‘Fuel Subsidy Must Be Back’, among others. The...

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President Tinubu Approves Youth Secretariat For FCT

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Approves Youth Secretariat For FCT

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 29, 2024

Following continued requests from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) youths, President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Youth Secretariat for the territory. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike announced this on Monday during a town hall meeting in Bwari Area Council. According to him, this is aimed at dissuading the youths of Bwari and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from joining the planned nationwide strike commencing on August 1, 2024. The Youth Secretariat in...

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Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

In a shocking move, Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party, LP, has announced his departure from the party and ended his support for presidential aspirant Peter Obi. Okonkwo, a prominent figure in the party, cited disagreements over leadership and the party’s internal crisis as reasons for his departure. He expressed disappointment with Obi’s handling of the party’s conflicts and his failure to address the leadership crisis. In a statement titled “Political Journey...

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Super Falcons Suffer Heartbreak as Spain Snatches Victory at 85th Minute

NewsNigeriaSuper Falcons Suffer Heartbreak as Spain Snatches Victory at 85th Minute

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

The Super Falcons’ hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games were dashed Sunday night after a late goal by Spain’s Alexia Putellas broke Nigerian hearts. The highly contested match saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was the Spanish side that eventually emerged victorious, thanks to Putellas’ 85th-minute strike. The goal, a direct free-kick from the left side of the Nigeria defence, left goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie with no chance,...

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28 Housemates Enter Big Brother Naija House for Season 9

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeria28 Housemates Enter Big Brother Naija House for Season 9

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

The highly anticipated ninth season of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, has officially commenced with a grand launch, introducing 28 housemates to the Nigerian public. The housemates, who will compete for a grand prize of ₦100 million, including a cash prize and an SUV, were introduced in 14 pairs. The pairs include Zinwe (Chinwe and Zion), Radicals (Fairy David and Mickey), Florish (DJ Flo and Rhuthee), NdiNne (Nne and Chinne), Aces (Topher and Sooj), Shatoria (Shaun...

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NPAN Mourns Chief Iwuanyanwu

NewsNigeriaNPAN Mourns Chief Iwuanyanwu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

The Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has mourned the death of President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and publisher of Champions newspaper, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died at the age of 82 last week. NPAN in a statement by its chairman, Malam Kabir Yusuf, said the death of Uwuanyanwu who is also a member of the association has created a deep void in the nation’s socio-development landscape. The statement read in part: “An engineer by...

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500 Private Hospitals Shut Down In Nigeria Over Economic Hardship –ANPMP

HealthNewsNigeria500 Private Hospitals Shut Down In Nigeria Over Economic Hardship –ANPMP

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

No fewer than 500 private hospitals across the country have been forced to shut down due to current economic hardship within the last six months. Dr. Kay Adesola, National President Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) at a press conference in Makurdi, Benue State, during the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. According to Adesola, the affected hospitals ceased operations due to the inability of patients to pay for treatment, inadequate capitalization of the National...

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Insurgents, Bandits Plans To Hijack Nationwide Protest In Yobe, Zamfara States

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsurgents, Bandits Plans To Hijack Nationwide Protest In Yobe, Zamfara States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

Intelligence reports received by the Yobe State Police Command revealed that indicates that insurgents are planning to exploit the planned protest to execute heinous acts in the state. The command, through its, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Command’s Public Relations Officer made the revelation in a statement issued on Sunday. The statement, while admitting that citizens have constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, affirmed that Yobe State may face additional security challenges following the activities of insurgents...

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Peter Obi, Governor Otti Backs Nationwide Protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPeter Obi, Governor Otti Backs Nationwide Protests

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

The 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi and the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti have backed the planned nationwide protest on bad governance by Nigerians beginning on August 1st. The two leaders who addressed the press after a breakfast meeting held at Otti’s country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA on Sunday, however said such protests must be done within the ambit of the law. Mr Peter Obi stated that the planned...

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