Federal Government Set To Boost healthcare infrastructure, Disburses N25 billion

HealthNewsNigeriaFederal Government Set To Boost healthcare infrastructure, Disburses N25 billion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2024

The Federal Government will disburse N25 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to boost healthcare infrastructure in the states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. Pate said that the disbursement would be facilitated through gateways including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). According to him,...

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Police Launch Investigation as 3 UNICAL Students Vanish From Hostel

EducationNewsNigeriaPolice Launch Investigation as 3 UNICAL Students Vanish From Hostel

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2024

Shock and outrage have gripped the University of Calabar (UNICAL) community after three students were reportedly abducted from their hostel room on Thursday night. The missing students – Ojang Precious Ebejin, a 200-level medical student, Ugwu Chukwuemeka, a 300-level genetics student, and Damilola Dickson, a final-year student in the same department – were last seen in their shared accommodation at one of the school’s residential halls. According to university sources, the abduction likely occurred sometime...

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Off-duty soldier stabs 27-year-old trader to Death in Akure

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOff-duty soldier stabs 27-year-old trader to Death in Akure

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 31, 2024

Tragedy struck the Arakale Market in Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday, after an off-duty soldier allegedly stabbed a 27-year-old trader, Ezeani Ebuka, to death. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but witnesses reported a heated argument between the soldier and Ebuka earlier that day. While the exact cause remains under investigation, some sources suggest it may have stemmed from a disagreement over a service rendered by Ebuka. “I think the soldier and the trader (deceased)...

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Easter: Former President Jonathan Preaches Peace, Tolerance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEaster: Former President Jonathan Preaches Peace, Tolerance

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of love and sacrifice in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ and work towards the nation’s peace and prosperity. The former President who stated this in his Easter message to Nigerians and Christians around the world noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds believers of the redemptive sacrifices of Christ and the promises of hope and eternal life. He further encouraged Nigerians...

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GEPT: Kogi Govt Accuses SDP Of Stage-Managing Attack On Witnesses

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGEPT: Kogi Govt Accuses SDP Of Stage-Managing Attack On Witnesses

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

….Says Its Illogical To Attack Those Already Losing The Kogi State Government has accused the  the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of stage managing attacks on witnesses, even as it debunks allegation that it masterminded attacks on witnesses at the ongoing Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT), saying the allegation was baseless. According to the state government contrary to the propaganda of the SDP, discerning members of the public were following the Tribunal case and would know...

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Election Petitions Tribunal: SDP Witness Says He Lost His Sight For One year

NewsNigeriaPoliticsElection Petitions Tribunal: SDP Witness Says He Lost His Sight For One year

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

… Others Deny Being Polling Agents There was a mild drama in court on Saturday as six witnesses provided by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the Election Petitions Tribunal in the Kogi State Governorship election struggled to answer questions during cross-examination. At the resumed hearing, all the six witnesses gave testimonies contrary to their depositions on oath and confirmed that they were not polling agents as stipulated by law, but voters. When one of...

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Binance Executive Locked Up in Abuja, Sues Nigerian Government for Rights Violations

BusinessNewsNigeriaBinance Executive Locked Up in Abuja, Sues Nigerian Government for Rights Violations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 29, 2024

A legal battle is brewing between cryptocurrency giant Binance and the Nigerian government. Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive with Binance, has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian authorities for alleged violation of his fundamental rights. Gambaryan, who heads financial crime compliance for Binance, was arrested in late February alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company’s regional manager for Africa. The duo reportedly travelled to Nigeria in good faith, intending to meet with officials from the National Security Adviser’s...

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Adamawa Police Command Reassures Hitch-Free Easter Celebrations

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAdamawa Police Command Reassures Hitch-Free Easter Celebrations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has reassured the Adamawa State Government and people of the state hitch-free Easter celebrations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris who gave the reassurance in a statement signed by the image maker of the command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said already, personnel of the command have already been deployed to places of worship. CP Morris reiterated his commitment towards ensuring the safety and security...

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Boundary Demarcation Of Amana, Ohanku Communities In Ebonyi State Kicks Off

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBoundary Demarcation Of Amana, Ohanku Communities In Ebonyi State Kicks Off

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2024

The demarcation of boundary communities of Amana and Ohanku in Ezza South and Ikwo Local government areas in Ebonyi State has commenced. The peace committee set up by the state government led by the Commissioner for Land and Survey, Hon. Matthew Nwobashi described the process as successful, adding that the two communities have been supportive. Hon Nwobashi enjoined their stakeholders to continue promoting peace in the area. “All the teams came in their good numbers,...

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Kidnap Victims of Kuriga Primary, and Junior Secondary Schools Receive Scholarship

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKidnap Victims of Kuriga Primary, and Junior Secondary Schools Receive Scholarship

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2024

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has awarded scholarships to the students of Kuriga Primary and Junior Secondary School, who were abducted on March 7, 2024. The family of the late head teacher of Kuriga Junior Secondary School, Abubakar Isah, who died in the bandits’ den due to health complications, also received an N10 million donation from the Governor. Governor Uba Sani while addressing the rescued children before embarking journey back to their community said...

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