I’ve No Plans Of Organising National Prayer – Oluremi Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI’ve No Plans Of Organising National Prayer – Oluremi Tinubu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 9, 2024

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that she has no plans of organising a national prayer. The First Lady stated in a press release on Saturday signed by her SSA on Media, Busola Kukoyi that the news making rounds in some conventional and social media platforms are unfounded and misleading. The statement read, “This is to clarify and inform the general public that the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator...

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Jubilation As Primary School Teachers Receive N70K Minimum Wage in Borno

EducationNewsNigeriaJubilation As Primary School Teachers Receive N70K Minimum Wage in Borno

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 9, 2024

There was jubilation in Borno State on Friday as thousands of primary school teachers in Borno State received N70,000 minimum wage approved by Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum. This follows one week after the N70,000 minimum wage was paid to civil servants working for Borno State Government for their October salaries. Reports had it that the new salary hit the accounts of primary school teachers on Thursday as many posted screenshots of their alerts on different...

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Pregnant Women In Nigeria To Have Free Cesarean Sections

HealthNewsNigeriaPregnant Women In Nigeria To Have Free Cesarean Sections

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 8, 2024

Poor and vulnerable pregnant women across Nigeria would receive free cesarean sections. This followed the launching of initiative tagged 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐈) by the Federal ministry of health during the Joint Annual Health Review (JAR) organised by the ministry in Abuja. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the initiative is aimed to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. “A pivotal feature of this initiative is the provision of free cesarean sections...

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The indictment of Anambra LG Boss is an Indictment on Soludo’s Government

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe indictment of Anambra LG Boss is an Indictment on Soludo’s Government

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 8, 2024

“This trend underscores the atrocious decay and carelessness under Prof. Soludo as governor.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Anambra State has once again been dragged into an avoidable embarrassment with the indictment of Ogbaru Local Government Area Chairman, Mr. Franklin Nwadialo, in the United States, over $3.3 million in internet fraud. The judgment entered in a Washington district court was based on a case brought by the Government of the United States of America against Franklin Nwadialo. The case...

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Military to Open Surrender Corridors for Terrorists Willing to Surrender

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary to Open Surrender Corridors for Terrorists Willing to Surrender

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 8, 2024

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters announced on Thursday that several terrorist leaders in the North Central region have expressed their willingness to surrender and lay down arms. This was disclosed by Major-General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, during a briefing in Abuja on the progress of military operations. Buba explained that the military has opened “surrendering corridors” for those ready to abandon violence, emphasising that, “the options open to them is to surrender...

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Health Minister to Reduce Maternal Deaths with Free C-Sections for Poor Women

HealthNewsNigeriaHealth Minister to Reduce Maternal Deaths with Free C-Sections for Poor Women

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 8, 2024

…Initiative Gets WHO’s Support The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has announced that poor and vulnerable women across Nigeria will now receive free cesarean sections, c-sections, under a new government initiative. Pate made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative, MAMII, which took place during the Joint Annual Review, JAR, of the Sector Wide Approach for Health. The Minister explained that the initiative is...

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21st Igbofest Houston to Celebrate Igbo Heritage and Culture at Discovery Green

LifestyleNewsNigeria21st Igbofest Houston to Celebrate Igbo Heritage and Culture at Discovery Green

PilotnewsNovember 7, 2024

The 21st Annual Igbofest Houston returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Discovery Green, welcoming the community to a celebration of Igbo culture, tradition, and heritage. This year’s festival will run from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm and promises a vibrant display of traditional Igbo music, dance, art, and culinary delights, set against the iconic Houston skyline. With nearly two decades of fostering cultural unity and understanding, Igbofest Houston remains a beloved community gathering that brings the spirit...

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Acting Chief of Army Staff Pays Tribute to Late General Lagbaja

NewsNigeriaActing Chief of Army Staff Pays Tribute to Late General Lagbaja

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 7, 2024

The Acting Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed condolences to the family of the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff, who died on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, after a brief illness. On Wednesday, 6 November, General Oluyede visited the Flag Staff House at Niger Barracks, Abuja, where he met with Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and other members of the late General’s family. His visit was...

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My Late Wife Went Everywhere To Ensure I Came Out Of Prison – Obasanjo

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMy Late Wife Went Everywhere To Ensure I Came Out Of Prison – Obasanjo

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 6, 2024

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, who he went everywhere to ensure he was out of prison. Obasanjo who spoke during the inauguration of 250 bed space, Stella Obasanjo Hospital on Wednesday in Benin, Edo State, also commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his commitment to the health needs of Edo people. He said, “My late wife went everywhere to ensure that I came out of prison alive. She...

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President Tinubu Mourns Demise Of Chief Of Army Staff, Lagbaja

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Mourns Demise Of Chief Of Army Staff, Lagbaja

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 6, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff who died at the age of 56. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga announced the death in a statement, on Wednesday. The statement reads, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age...

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