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Lara Adejoro The Federal Government said it had intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all points of entry in response to the ongoing outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Director of Port Health Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Akpan Nse, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH on Friday. Nse also noted that additional staff had been employed to strengthen border surveillance in the country. Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28…

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the former governor of Sokoto State and the senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, hardly speaks, but when he does, it is earth-shaking and strategically deployed to achieve his desired political outcome. Wamakko aka Alu didn’t achieve his towering public and political height by accident but through a potent blend of amazing love for people, his robust grassroots engagement, strategic alliances, and political savvy. He also has a knack for spotting talents. In a world where most leaders often take more than they give, Wamakko stands out as a rare breed, a…

The Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA) affiliation with Trade Union Congress (TUC), has commended the leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, for its exceptional support towards the construction and civil engineering senior staff association of Nigeria. The association stated that the company deserves an award for maintaining a good relationship with CCESSA. Speaking during the delegates’ conference, last week, CCESSA’s National President, Otunba Ayodeji Adeyemo emphasised the long-standing relationship between CCESSA and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., praising the company’s continual support of the Association. He said: “Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. has been very supportive of the…

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Sodiq Ojuroungbe Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has strengthened its strategic alliance with Japanese drugmaker, Ohara Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd., in a move expected to reshape Africa’s healthcare landscape. The announcement was made in Tokyo, Japan, during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, a premier forum that brings together African leaders and international partners to deepen cooperation across critical sectors. Led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abiola Adebayo, the Fidson delegation, which also included Finance Director, Imokha Ayebae, and Business Development and Marketing Director, Oshoke Ayebae, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ohara to…

Few days after the 34th anniversary celebration of the creation of Kogi State, an educationist and politician, Dr. Alex Maiyanga, insists that the former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida, made a mistake on the choice of the Kogi State’s nomenclature. He told ADAMU ABUH that changing the name to Confluence State will serve the socio-economic and political interest of the ethnic nationalities in the state better. Why National Assembly Should Correct Babangida’s Injustice On Kogi State, By MaiyangaFew days after the 34th anniversary celebration of the creation of Kogi State, an educationist and politician, Dr. Alex Maiyanga, insists that the…

When the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened its long-awaited 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja a couple of weeks ago, casual observers might have dismissed it as just another routine gathering. But for veterans of Nigeria’s political terrain, this was no ordinary assembly. It was a statement of survival, a fragile rebirth for a party once dismissed as politically extinct. Unlike the previous NEC sessions that collapsed into chaos, rancour and dramatic walkouts, the 102nd NEC meeting held firm. For a political organisation battered by post-2023 recriminations, sabotage and bitter internal feuds, the very fact that the NEC…

Contrary to the beliefs held in some circles, the House of Representatives maintains that it is fulfilling Nigerians’ expectations after passing no fewer than 198 Bills in the past two years. The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Philip Agbese, stated that the House has not only met but exceeded its commitments to the legislative agenda over two years, highlighting unprecedented legislative output and reforms. Agbese stated this while responding to a recent article by AdvoKC Foundation, which alleged that the 10th Assembly is failing to meet the targets of its four-year Legislative Agenda…

Leaders of Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality in Delta State are seeking a review of delineation in Warri Federal Constituency. They frown at an alleged fraudulent attempt by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rob them of what “belongs to them in the proposed delineation of wards and polling units in Warri Federal Constituency.” They spoke at press conferences on national televisions, where “Google map was used to expose an alleged INEC bias in allocating wards and polling units outside Delta State, to as far as Edo and Ondo states, to favour the Ijaw and Urhobo communities.” In the presentation, a Geo-data…

Concerned about the devastating impact of flooding in Kano, the state government has implemented short-term measures to mitigate the loss of valuables and the obstruction caused by the natural disaster. Consequently, the government announced the construction of a major drainage channel at Badawa roundabout in the city metropolis, designed to carry more than half of the city’s runoff. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in the state, Dr. Dahiru Hashim, assured that he was aware of the situation while responding to Thursday’s heavy rainfall that caused flooding across large parts of the city centre, disrupting both human and vehicular…