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Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Federal Government has claimed to have spent over N23 billion on the revitalisation of Primary Health Care Centres across the country as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s primary healthcare system and improve access to essential services. The government also issued a stern warning to health workers and government officials against diverting or sabotaging medical equipment and essential drugs being distributed to PHCs nationwide. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, said this on Thursday in Abuja during the official flag-off of the distribution of medical equipment and health commodities…

Fresh tension has gripped the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following allegations by former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, against the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Setonji Koshoedo, accusing him of manipulating the processes for the Ward and Local Government Congresses. In an open letter addressed to the National Chairman and members of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) on Friday, George expressed concern over Koshoedo’s alleged unilateral handling of the distribution of congress nomination forms in Lagos. According to George, Koshoedo, who has allegedly been absent from the party’s activities in Lagos, bypassed local party…

2024 UEFA Europa League winners Atalanta are set to take the next line of action concerning Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old wanted to leave the Bergamo-based club before the transfer window slammed shut, and absconded from team training, alongside pre-season fixtures, in a bid to force a move that didn’t eventually happen. La Dea maintained their stance that they wouldn’t sell Lookman to another Italian team, and since only Inter Milan were coming forward with a bid, the club didn’t sell. Ademola Lookman during the UEFA Champions League match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge at…

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has advocated for the adoption of grazing reserves to boost the sector, noting that pastoralism as a system of livestock rearing is no longer sustainable in Nigeria due to the threats of climate change and the intense competition for natural resources amidst the increasing national herd. The minister announced this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the supply of electricity to the proposed Renewed Hope Livestock Village (RHLV) project of the Federal Government, yesterday in Abuja. The minister said, “Despite the 417 grazing…

Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has expressed concern over the rising trend of the “informant syndrome,” where individuals aid criminal activities for small sums of money. He noted that unemployment has played a significant role in the problem and pledged to continue introducing measures to engage youth so they can become productive members of society. Aliyu made this statement during the inauguration of a committee tasked with overseeing the recruitment of 3,000 workers into the State Civil Service. The initiative aims to reduce high unemployment rates and youth restiveness, which often drive young people towards social vices. The governor…

In recent months, the cryptocurrency market has experienced continuous fluctuations, with major assets like BTC, ETH, and XRP showing sharp price swings. For investors, simply holding coins and waiting for appreciation is no longer enough to meet the demand for stable cash flow. Against this backdrop, cloud mining has gained popularity due to its “no hardware needed, zero technical barriers, low energy consumption, and stable returns.”Leading cloud mining platform SunnyMining has officially launched its brand-new cloud mining contracts, initially supporting BTC, ETH, and XRP. Unlike traditional daily or weekly settlement models, the new contracts feature an instant settlement mechanism, allowing…

Lara Adejoro The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has commenced a five-day warning strike today, following the expiration of its fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and unresolved welfare issues. The association announced the industrial action after what it described as government inaction on long-standing demands. Resident doctors form the backbone of Nigeria’s public health system, providing a large share of clinical services in federal and state hospitals. Any strike action by the association often paralyses healthcare delivery, leaving patients stranded and hospitals overstretched. In a message titled “Declaration of strike action” and signed by…

Photo Credit: Adekunle Gold/Instagram First it was a newsletter announcing his upcoming album — not just announcing, but telling us in detail the inspiration behind it — and now Adekunle Gold has taken to Instagram to share more about this next chapter. The new album is titled “Fuji,” and for Adekunle Gold, it’s more than just a sound. In his words, “Fuji was the genre that raised me, even when I didn’t realise it. It was the backdrop of my childhood in Lagos. The street sounds, the owanbes, the music floating out of shops in the markets. Fuji carried history,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that 14 associations have been cleared to proceed to the next stage of their applications to be registered as political parties in Nigeria. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed this on Thursday, after the commission’s meeting, said that 171 applications were received. He explained that each request was assessed on the basis of its prima facie compliance with the provisions of Section 222 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), Section 79 (1, 2 and 4) of the Electoral Act…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of leading the persecution of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central. Akpoti-Uduaghan had, in a letter dated August 28, notified Yahaya Danzaria, the acting national assembly clerk, of her intention to resume on September 4, the date she said marked the end of her six-month suspension. On Tuesday, the national assembly prevented Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming legislative duties, insisting that her suspension is still a subject of litigation. In a statement on Thursday, Joe Ajaero, NLC president, said the continued suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan is a “brazen, premeditated assault on democracy”…