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Suspended Yobe PHC boss admits therapeutic food theft

Mr Ibrahim Lawan, Director of Primary Healthcare (PHC), in Nangere Local Government of Yobe, currently on suspension for diverting Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), has confessed to committing the crime.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports …

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UN Renews Commitment To Inclusion And Equality

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall says the UN remains committed to inclusive and equitable society that gives room for individuals to realise their full potential, regardless of any barriers.

He stated this at a UN Nat…

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NHIA, Stakeholders Announce New Tariff Increases For Healthcare Services

In a significant move to enhance the healthcare system, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), and its critical stakeholders have agreed on new tariffs for medicine and services.

In a statement by Ag. Director Media and PR, Emmanuel Ononokpo…

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Cholera: Experts Call For Adequate Regulations, Access To Clean Water

Chairman of the Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN), Mrs Abiola Paul-Ozieh, has called for adequate regulation and enlightenment to curb transmission of cholera in the country.

Paul-Ozieh, who made the call in an interview on Wednesda…

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Nigeria Immigration Adopts Anti-Corruption Measures For Service Delivery

The Nigeria Immigration Service has reiterated its commitment to checkmating corruption and making the service more efficient.

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, CGIS Kemi Nandap made this known at an awareness campaign on mitiga…

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We Are All Equal As Members Of Parliament-Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has declared that all members of the parliament are colleagues and equal irrespective of their political affiliations, economic or social backgrounds.

He said that being a presi…

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Nigeria Boosts Bio-Energy Sector With New Cassava Ethanol Plant

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s bio-energy sector, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, in partnership with Montserrado Investments Limited and the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), has signed …

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President Tinubu Appoints New Board For Family Homes Funds

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Demola Adebise as the Board Chairman of Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL).

On Tuesday, the President also approved Abdul Mutallab’s appointment as the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, wh…

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LGAs In Anambra State Under High Flood Risk – NEMA DG

The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has disclosed that 11 Local Government Areas in Anambra State: Ogbaru, Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum, Idemili North, Onitsha North, Nnewi North, Idemili South, Onit…

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Gombe State Government Reclaims 140 Hectares, Plants 1.7m Trees

The Gombe State Government says 140 hectares of degraded land have been reclaimed through the implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project in the state.

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya disclosed this while inaugurating t…