Army Hands Over 330 Rescued Victims To Borno Government

NewsNigeriaArmy Hands Over 330 Rescued Victims To Borno Government

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2024

Over 330 women and children including a Chibok schoolgirl, Ihyi Abdul with her two children who were rescued from enclaves of the insurgents have been handed over to the Borno State government. Theatre Commander of the North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu who briefed Journalists at Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, shortly before the handing over said all the captives were rescued along Bama and Pulka axis of the Sambisa forest. “Today we will...

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Non-Prompt Payment Of Counterpart Fund Hampers Activities Of PHDCDA

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNon-Prompt Payment Of Counterpart Fund Hampers Activities Of PHDCDA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2024

The non-prompt payment of counterpart funding has been identified as a major challenge bedeviling Primary Health Care, PHC in Taraba state. The Executive Secretary of Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency, TSPHCDA, Dr. Tukura Nuhu Nyigwa stated this during a one-day retreat with state and local government policymakers on PHC performance and the sustainability of the PHC memorandum of understanding implementation. Nyigwa explained that PHCs in the state, are struggling due to the non-payment...

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Spread Of Tuberculosis In Kano Worries Society for Family Health

HealthNewsNigeriaSpread Of Tuberculosis In Kano Worries Society for Family Health

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2024

The increasing spread of tuberculosis (TB) among children in Kano State has become worrisome to the Society for Family Health (SFH). The lead for TB and Corporate Philanthropy at SFH, Pharmacist Jane Adizue raised the concern during a roundtable discussion on enhancing child-focused TB care and treatment in Kano, organized by SFH. “The challenges associated with TB include prompt diagnosis, care, and guidance. We are here today to explore ways to improve treatment for our...

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Zulum To Revive Moribund Borno Tomato Factory

NewsNigeriaPoliticsZulum To Revive Moribund Borno Tomato Factory

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 23, 2024

Facilities at the moribund Borno tomato factory situated along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway are to be upgraded and modernized to enhance operational efficiency. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum revealed this during an unscheduled visit to the factory, giving an insight on how to bring the moribund facility back to full operation. “My primary goal is to resuscitate the Borno industrial park’s tomato paste factory. The main issue has been the lack of raw materials. To solve...

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Unauthorized Use Of Military Camouflage Still Illegal – Nigerian Army

NewsNigeriaUnauthorized Use Of Military Camouflage Still Illegal – Nigerian Army

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

The ban on the unauthorized use of military camouflage remains in force, The Nigerian Army (NA) has reiterated that only personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force were legally permitted to wear military camouflage. Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations said in a statement while reacting to a video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing Army Desert Camouflage uniform. He said the regulation became expedient as...

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Resident Doctors At ABUTH Begin Strike Over Non-Payment Of Salaries

NewsNigeriaPoliticsResident Doctors At ABUTH Begin Strike Over Non-Payment Of Salaries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

Medical Doctors with Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) under the aegis of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have commenced a five-day warning strike over the non-payment of salaries owed some members. Dr Ashiru Mikail, Vice President of the association who disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Zaria, said that the association on July 15 gave the hospital’s management a one-week ultimatum to address their demands or face a warning...

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Gov. Mbah Calls For Repatriation Of Finland-Based Activist, Simon Ekpa

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Mbah Calls For Repatriation Of Finland-Based Activist, Simon Ekpa

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

Call on Citizens To Disregard Sit-@-Home Order The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah urges the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence to take up the challenge of ensuring the repatriation of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria to answer to murder and terrorism instigated in the South East region. Gov. Mbah stated this when he received in the audience the House of Representatives Committee members who were on an oversight working visit...

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Enugu Govt. Seals Over $300 Million Deal For African Medical City

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt. Seals Over $300 Million Deal For African Medical City

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

The Enugu State Government has sealed over three hundred million dollars partnership with the Management of African Medical City in a bid to make the state the hub of medical tourism in Nigeria and Africa at large. To ensure that the Medical City becomes a reality, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah said the state is committed to partnering with these investors by contributing 10 percent of the project cost and providing 100...

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Nigerian-American Ogunbowale Wins Second WNBA All-Star Game MVP Award

NewsSportsNigerian-American Ogunbowale Wins Second WNBA All-Star Game MVP Award

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 22, 2024

Nigerian-American basketball star Arike Ogunbowale made Nigeria proud at the Women’s National Basketball Association, WNBA, All-Star Game on Sunday in Phoenix, USA. Ogunbowale, 27, led her team, the WNBA All-Stars, to a close victory over Team USA with a record-breaking performance. Despite not scoring in the first half, Ogunbowale came alive in the second half, scoring an incredible 34 points, the most ever in a single WNBA All-Star Game. This included a staggering 21 points...

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Biden Steps Down From Presidential Race, Endorses Harris

NewsPoliticsBiden Steps Down From Presidential Race, Endorses Harris

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 22, 2024

US President Joe Biden has officially announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. In a statement released on Sunday, Biden said he wants to “focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term” Also, in a surprising move, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred candidate. “I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,”...

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