The Bauchi State Ministry of Health has pledged its commitment to work with various international organisations toward improving the nutritional status and transforming the lives of women, adolescent girls, and …
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N’Assembly faults JAMB’s spending, threatens zero allocation
National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance, on Monday, accused the leadership of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board of reckless spending and poor remittance to the Federal Government, threatening that …
Read More »NLC demands new minimum wage for Lagos media workers
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has said that workers of the state-owned broadcast stations are entitled to the new minimum wage and should be paid the …
Read More »Healthcare free for families of deceased soldiers – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said, said the state government made healthcare free for families of deceased soldiers as part of ways to appreciate the sacrifices of the fallen …
Read More »Why pregnant women should avoid prolonged sitting – Gynaecologists
Seasoned maternal health experts have advised pregnant women to avoid sitting and standing for long periods to reduce incidences of leg swelling. They explained that although leg swelling, known as …
Read More »NCDC needs restructuring, says Tomori
Renowned virologist, Professor Oyewale Tomori, has called for the restructuring and decentralisation of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance its effectiveness in disease prevention. Tomori said …
Read More »PSC dismisses two ASPs, promotes 2,329 officers
The Police Service Commission has dismissed two Assistant Superintendents of Police for gross misconduct, including dishonesty, corruption, sabotage, and actions unbecoming of public officers. The commission has also approved the …
Read More »Revamping Nigeria’s refineries: Can privatisation bring relief?
There are four major state-owned refineries in Nigeria located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. These refineries were opened in the 1960s and 1980s. Over the years, their facilities have …
Read More »Gombe NGO seeks robust ties with MDAs, donor partners
The Chairman-elect, the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations in Gombe, Bachama Yusuf, has called for strengthened collaboration with the government ministries departments, and agencies to ensure development. Yusuf made this call …
Read More »Clark urges suspension, overhaul of govs’ forum
Elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, has called for the suspension and reform of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. Clark made the call in …
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