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Ihedioha to sanction government health worker charging fees for HIV services in Imo
Gov Emeka Ihedioha of Imo says it will sanction any government health worker found charging fees for HIV services in the state. The governor gave the warning in Owerri on Tuesday at the official launch of the Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) Surge Response organised by the state government in collaboration with the United States Embassy
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Mechanic, 44, docked for allegedly assaulting police officer
A 44-year-old Mechanic, Rafiu Akinleye, was on Tuesday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly assaulting a police officer on duty. Akinleye, a resident of Gbagada area of Lagos is facing a count charge of assault on a police officer. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor,
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US: House Democrats to unveil formal impeachment charges against Trump
(BBC) US Democrats are expected to unveil formal charges against President Donald Trump, a key move in the impeachment procedure against him. A Democratic Party aide said the articles of impeachment would focus on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Mr Trump is accused of withholding aid to Ukraine for domestic political reasons. He
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Niger Partners Foreign Firm For The Revival Of Zungeru Fertilizer Plant
John Adams in Minna As part of its plan to boost food and cash crop production, the Niger state government is partnering with a foreign agro firm -JMarine Logistics Limited for the revival of the abandoned Niger Fertilizer plant in Zungeru. The Zungeru Fertilizer plant was established by the military regime of Colonel Simeon Oduoye
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Why Presidency turned down Fowler’s request for second term
Uche Usim, Abuja More facts have emerged as to why the presidency turned down the request of erstwhile Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Tunde Fowler to secure a second four-year term in office. A leaked memo from Fowler to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha dated December 9,
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NMA President says it will take 25 years to reduce doctors’ shortage in Nigeria
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says with no fewer than 3,000 doctors graduating yearly in Nigeria, it will take about 25 years to produce adequate numbers of doctors to cater for the country’s population. The NMA National President, Dr Francis Faduyile, made this known on Tuesday at the ongoing a week-long Annual Symposium organised by
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Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of new FIRS Chairman, members
The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation of Muhammad Nami as Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The request, which was contained in a letter dated Dec. 9, was read at plenary by President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 3(2)
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Cameroon publishes provisional lists for general elections
Cameroon’s electoral body, Elections Cameroon (Elecam)has published the provisional lists of political parties to run for legislative and municipal elections scheduled for 2020. According to a statement of Elecam on Tuesday, a total of 470 candidate lists were submitted by 35 political parties, 451 lists have been accepted. Candidates of the ruling party, Cameroon People’s
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Nasarawa Assembly passes College of Agriculture, Science, Technology Bill
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has passed a bill for a law to establish College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia. The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, announced the passage of the bill on Tuesday in Lafia after Alhaji Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the Assembly moved a motion for its
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NIMASA boss says corruption discourages investment, growth
Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says corruption discourages investment and growth of the country. Peterside told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that corruption impacted negatively on the society and should not be encouraged. “Now the other dimension of corruption which our people keep ignoring is that it discourages investment
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JUST IN: Buhari names Adamu new AMCON Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has named Mr. Edward Adamu as Chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). This was contained in a letter sent to the Senate by the President on Tuesday. More details later…
Buhari asks Senate to confirm Nami as FIRS boss, 13 others as board members
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Muhammad Nami from the North Central geopolitical zone, as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Buhari, in a letter dated December 9, also sought the approval of the red chamber for the appointments of 13 others as members of the
Education will stop early marriage of the girl child, says Women Affairs Minister
From Musa Pam, Jos Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen has said she is committed towards abolishing early marriage of the girl child by ensuring their education Tallen said her mnistry is collaborating with the Ministry of Education towards addressing the issue of early marriage among Nigerian girls. The minister stated this in Jos
2020 Budget: Gov. Bello presents N148.2bn to Niger Assembly
Daniel Atori, Minna Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State on Tuesday presented a N148.2 billion budget for the 2020 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The proposed the budget is N148,211,929,549.82 less than the 2019 budget which was N194,698,816,253.00 (including a Supplementary Budget of N30,247,947,518.42). According to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello: “The proposal
Democrats expected to announce Trump impeachment articles Tuesday
Democrats in the U.S. House Judiciary Committee are expected to announce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, a lawmaker told multiple U.S. media outlets. Elliot Engel, the House Foreign Affairs Chairman, told reporters that the articles of impeachment were likely be unveiled at a news conference on Tuesday morning. It is unclear
Pellegrini ‘not worried’ about relegation after loss to Arsenal
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini is “not worried about relegation” from the Premier League even though his side are above the bottom three by only a point. Monday’s 3-1 home defeat by Arsenal was a seventh loss in nine games. The Hammers travel to third-bottom Southampton on Saturday knowing defeat could leave them in the
Rooting for science with humanity
This work stems from Mahatma Gandhi’s description of the seven social sins of the world. They include wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, religion without sacrifice and politics without principles. However, this paper focuses on the 5th social sin which he called ‘Science without humanity’. Butcher
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on segregating men, women in restaurants
Women will no longer have to be segregated from men in restaurants in Saudi Arabia, the country’s government has said. Previously, it was mandatory to have one entrance for families and women, and another for men on their own. The ruling is the latest measure announced by the Saudi government that upends conservative restrictions that
Qatar Airways to take 60% stake in new Rwandan international airport
Qatar Airways has agreed to take a 60% stake in a new $1.3 billion international airport in Rwanda, the state-run Rwanda Development Board said on Twitter on Monday. The board said a first phase of construction would provide facilities for 7 million passengers a year in the Bugesera district, about 25 km south east of
Gary Neville: Mourinho would have sold Martial
Jose Mourinho “would have probably sold or swapped” Anthony Martial had he remained at Manchester United, says Gary Neville, but the French forward is worth persevering with. Big money was invested in the 24-year-old by the Red Devils back in the summer of 2015. His potential was bought into by Louis van Gaal, with a
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