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in Health, NEWS, TOP STORIESScarcity of infusion (drip) worsens cholera outbreak in Nigeria
*Pharmacists blame NAFDAC
By Hassan ZaggiThe scarcity of essential medicines, especially infusion/drip, has hit most cholera endemic States in Nigeria.This has also affected adversely the treatment of patients and consequently increased the mortality resulting from cholera related complications.Infusion therapy, according to medical experts, is when medication or fluids are administered through a needle or catheter. It’s a way […] More
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Buhari mourns NYSC members who died in Abuja autocrash
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the death of five prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in a motor accident on Abaji/Kwali expressway, Abuja on Wednesday. A presidency statement said the President joined the board, management and staff of the NYSC in paying tribute to those who lost their lives […] More
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PSC gets new Perm Sec
The newly redeployed Permanent Secretary to the Police Service Commission (PSC), Alhaji Abubakar Ismaila, has assumed office.A statement by the Spokesman of the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that the new permanent secretary has promised not to only change the narrative in the Public Service but to run an all-inclusive administration where every staff counts.Speaking at […] More
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in Metro, NEWS, PHOTO NEWSOsinbajo, Suswam attend colourful wedding of Daniel Osuoji & Olive Vingir in Abuja
Mr. Daniel Osuoji last week took his bride, Miss Olive Vingir, to the altar at a colourful ceremony attended by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, amongst other top dignitaries; at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Jesus Embassy), Abuja, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. #EndSARS: Trump’s delegation in Aso Rock […] More
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in Metro
First Lady distributes food items in Gombe
First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has distributed food items to vulnerable groups in Gombe State through her pet-project, ‘Future Assured’ as part of humanitarian activities she started since November 2019. The outreach, which has been focusing on hospitals, charity organisations and the poor, berthed in Gombe state from 3rd to 4th January, 2020. Mrs. Buhari, […] More
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Why Lafia Emirate Council suspended late Emir’s son
By Simon Francis
The Lafia Emirate Council of Nasarawa State has suspended Musa Isa, the son of the late Emir of Lafia, Dr. Isa Mustapha Agwai I, for three months. He was suspended over alleged abuse of rites and insubordination to the current Emir and Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, HRH Justice Sidi Bage I. Prior […] More
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Indigenes in Abuja laud 96 year-old Igwe Orizu III for Nnewi development
Indigenes of Nnewi, Anambra State, resident in Abuja at the weekend described 96 year-old Igwe (Dr) K.O.N. Orizu III, as a peaceful man who has presided over the transformation of the ancient kingdom into a thriving industrial hub. Speaking at a reception organized in honour of the Igwe Nnewi, who is on a visit to […] More
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Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of HYPADEC, Disabilities Commission nominees
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation, his nominees as Chairman and Members of the Governing Council of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC), and National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The requests were contained in separate letters read on the floor during plenary on Tuesday by the Senate President, Ahmad […] More
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HND harmonization: NSCDC operatives allege selective payment, arbitrariness
There is disquiet at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as some aggrieved officers are set to break their silence on what they described as suffocating action, selective payment and arbitrariness meted on them by their Commandant-General since 2018.The aggrieved officers allege that the CG, Mohammed Gana, has flagrantly disregarded the Federal Government […] More
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in Health, NEWS, TOP STORIESCOVID-19 vaccination: NPHCDA commences 2nd phase
*to receive 3.9m doses soon
By Dan-Maryam ZayamuThe Federal Government has officially flagged off the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise across the country. This is even as the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) will, in the next few weeks, receive 3.9 million more doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines. Executive Director of NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, disclosed […] More
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Omalicha Umuada Igbo doles out N0.836m to unemployed women, students
Omalicha Umuada Igbo Organisation has empowered eleven unemployed women and fourteen students with the sum of N836, 000 in Federal Capital Territory ( FCT). The president of the group, Dr Lilian Ogugua speaking at the event in Abuja said that the group was empowering the women who have gone through some rigorous process of selections. […] More
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in BUSINESS, Energy, NEWS, Oil and GasPrice of cooking gas rises by 0.12% – NBS
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) increased by 0.12% month-on-month and decreased by -3.41% year-on-year to N1,949.75 in December 2020 from N1,947.47 in November 2020. NBS in the report said states with the highest average […] More
