The Kaduna State Government says it is working to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure on health services by 50 per cent, with a view to achieving the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Director, Health Planning, Research and Statistics in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Joseph Sunday, stated this at a...
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A coalition of pro-democracy activists in Katsina State on Sunday in Katsina demanded the immediate and unconditional release of deposed Niger Republic president, Mr Mohammed Bazoum. Niger’s military overthrew the democratically-elected President Bazoum in a coup on July 26. Speaking during a peaceful procession, chairman of the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a warm message of goodwill and felicitations to veteran journalist and celebrated columnist, Mr. Ray Ekpu, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The President in a statement on Sunday by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale,...
The proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday, began the distribution of flyers and posters across the South-East to notify residents of cancellation of the sit-at-home exercise in the region. IPOB’s spokesman, Mr Emma Powerful, disclosed this in a statement entitled: “Monday weekly sit-at-home: An ugly phase...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says a total of 4,387 people were killed as a result of road traffic crashes from January to June across the 36 states and the FCT. The Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal, Mr Bisi Kazeem, said this in an interview...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the youth as the drivers of the new economic frontiers of the country. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Saturday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, in commemoration of the International Youth Day, saluted Nigerian youths, adding that they were...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – On the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD), President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to creating meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youths. From job creation, education and skills development to digital innovation, financial technology, and youth participation...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ initiative aimed at reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots, saying the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society by bringing back memories of what happened many years...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo- The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to the upliftment of youth in the state, saying that his administration is already putting in place mechanism for young people to make good use of their potentials. The Governor...
A non-governmental organisation, Noella Foundation, is partnering with some well-meaning firms within and outside Nigeria to create jobs for more than 10,000 Nigerian youths. Mr Seyi Tinubu, Co-founder of the foundation and Chairperson, SME100Africa Global Youth Council, disclosed this at a medical outreach in Abuja on Saturday. ...
By SOLA AFUYE, Abuja – The Shamies Unusual Hearts Foundation, a distinguished Abuja-based NGO, has embarked on a transformative mission to empower 20 people with invaluable skills to cushion the effect of the recent fuel subsidy removal, especially among the indigent in Nigeria. The event coincided with...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received another Chibok girl, Rebecca Magu, abducted by Boko Haram insurgents alongside 275 of her schoolmates while sitting for the Secondary School Certificate Examination in 2014 at GSS Chibok. Governor Zulum has assured that the State...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the news of the death of Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro. President Tinubu in a statement issued on Saturday by his media aide, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, extended his deepest condolences to deceased family,...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Labour Party Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has congratulated the former governor of Edo, Chief John Oyegun on his 84th birthday anniversary. Obi, in his congratulatory message on on Saturday, commended Edo State Governor, Godwin Obasaki for establishing an institution in Oyegun’s ...
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday night, called on his congregants at the 2023 convention to pray for his death if he consults demonic powers. Speaking at the church’s convention themed: “Beyond Expectations,” the cleric said his attention was...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has called on the National Population Commission (NPC), to give the state accurate figures that will enable it plan for its numerous developmental programmes across the 18 LGAs of the state. Otu made the call when he...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As the world celebrates this year International Youth Day (IYD), a Non Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy Abuja, has called on the youth to invest in education and training that focuses on green skills. The founder of the foundation, Dr. Jumai...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the nation. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja forecast cloudy skies on Saturday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region with chances of early morning thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi,...
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The grand finale of the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival ended on Friday with funfair and merriments at the site of the Osun-Osogbo groove in Osogbo, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. During the festival, Osun devotees, masquerades, traditionalists and royal fathers paid homage to the festival’s host, Ataoja...