Doorstep Ambulance Services Underway In Kaduna communities

The National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System to include Kaduna State’s Ministry of Health, aiming to bring doorstep ambulance services to rural communities is underway. Dr. Saidu Ahmed, National Programme Manager of the emergency system, disclosed this during a stakeholder workshop in Kaduna focused on implementing Rural Ambulance and Transportation Services. Dr Ahmed, who is also Senior Medical Adviser to the Minister of Health, stated that the system’s goal is of ensuring emergency medical...

Anambra State House of Assembly Considers a Bill to Regulate Games

The Anambra State House of Assembly during plenary on Thursday, considered the Anambra State Gaming Bill, brought to the Assembly by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme. After a robust debate in which many House members contributed and extolled the Bill, citing various advantages to the state and citizens, the Bill was then read for the second time. A bill for a law for professional lottery, and the likes operational in Anambra...

Military to Open Surrender Corridors for Terrorists Willing to Surrender

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...

Lawmakers Move Motion Banning Reckless Students’ Signing-Out Celebration in Enugu

The Enugu State House of Assembly has urged the state government to ban all reckless celebrations during students’ graduation and signing-out ceremonies. The motion moved by Anthony Okechukwu Mbah, member representing Nkanu East Constituency and supported by the lawmakers condemned the car riding shows, alcohol abuse, and all other forms of reckless activities associated with final year students’ last examination day. Concerned that such celebrations have left serious bodily injuries to some students, the last straw...

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

…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...

Over 2.8M Northern Children, Pregnant Women Needs Nutritional Intervention

UNICEF says 2.8 million children less than five years old, along with pregnant and lactating women in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe in Northeast Nigeria require urgent nutritional intervention. The World Agency added that an estimated 1.7 million people across the three states risk being afflicted by acute malnutrition in 2024, as malnutrition remains a dire challenge, threatening the health and future of millions of children. Also, the 2023 lean season Nutrition and Food Security Surveillance...

Gov. Oyebanji Approves Another N1billion For Gratuities

…Pays Pension Arrears To LG Pensioners The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has approved the release of the sum of one billion Naira as gratuity to state pensioners. The Governor also approved payment of two months pension arrears to local government pensioners and released subvention to higher institutions. This development is barely a month after the Governor distributed a total N3.5 billion in gratuity cheques to retirees in the state, in a bold effort aimed...

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

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...

Imo Assembly Satisfied With Renaming of IICC In Honour Of Iwuanyanwu

The renaming of the Imo International Conference Centre (IICC) after Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, by Governor Hope Uzodinma has been hailed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The lawmakers made their feelings followed the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Mbaitoli Constituency, Innocent Ikpamezie who expressed gratitude to the State Government for agreeing to the appeal earlier made by the house. Hon. Ikpamezie while addressing...

Mining Pit Collapses In Adamawa, Taraba Kills 22 Miners

No fewer than 22 miners are presumed dead following the collapse of a mining pit at an illegal mining site located within a national game reserve spanning Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State and Toungo Local Government Area in Adamawa State. The National Game Reserve, known for its mineral resources, has seen multiple fatalities over recent years due to unregulated mining activities. A miner from Gashaka, Adamu Jamtare explained that many of the deceased...

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