Delta govt enrols 660,000 people Contributory Health Insurance Scheme
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says a total of 660,000 people have so far enrolled in the State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme. Okowa disclosed this during…
NAFDAC raises alarm over “inappropriate” use of infant formula, says breast milk remains the appropriate feeding practice
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the widespread use of infant formula products will increase child morbidity and mortality in the country. Mr…
EFCC is misleading court with assassination plot, I’m not a killer – Maina
Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), on Thursday said that he did not plot to assassinate the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel or witnesses. Maina,…
Kano has made history appointing two brothers as Emirs -Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, says the State has made history after two brothers were appointed Emirs. Ganduje said this while presenting letters of appointment to the…
NCDC releases 12th national situation report on COVID-19, says 217 contacts linked to index case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has released its 12th national situation report, following confirmation of the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria on 27th February 2020. According…
Sanusi’s appointment as Chancellor would help raise the profile of KASU – KASG
Kaduna State government says the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University (KASU), would provide symbolic and substantive leadership in raising the profile of KASU as…
Spread of the coronavirus frightening, we’re not at the mercy of the virus – WHO
With the new coronavirus outbreak the World Health Organisation, WHO, Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the spread of the coronavirus is frightening and can now be characterised as a pandemic Tedros…
Senate consider new Bill prescribing 10 years imprisonment for generator sellers, importers
A bill seeking to ban the importation of generators in the country has passed the first reading in the Senate. The proposed legislation scaled the first reading after it was…
The action taken against Sanusi is patently illegal, unconstitutional, a clear abuse of power
The leader of Sanusi’s legal team, Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud, has said Kano State Emirate Council Law which was recently enacted by the Government does not give the State Executive…
Pope appoints Nigerian priest as adviser on relations between Christians, Muslims
Rev. Joseph Ogundipe Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Joseph Ogundipe of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, as one of the six new consultors that will be advising him…