Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today Thursday 19th October 2023
Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 19/10/23
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NURTW passes vote of no confidence on Tajudeen Agbede’s leadership
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NURTW passes vote of no confidence on Tajudeen Agbede’s leadership
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has tongue-lashed the Tajudeen Baruwa leadership of the union, saying it failed to sustain the successes achieved in the past and the standards of operation of the union. Rising from its Central Working Committee (CWC) held in its headquarters in Abuja, NURTW, in a communiqué signed by
NURTW passes vote of no confidence on Tajudeen Agbede’s leadership
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Gunmen kill five in Benue
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Gunmen kill five in Benue
Gunmen on Wednesday killed five persons in Ayilamo, a village in Logo Local Government of Benue. According to a spokesman of the Police Command in the north-central state, Sewuese Anene, the attack occurred on Tuesday night. “A few others sustained injuries,” Anene added. She said that another attack occurred in the Mbachohon community in Gwer-West
Gunmen kill five in Benue
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Awareness of palliative care in Nigeria poor, severe illnesses need compassionate community —Experts
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Awareness of palliative care in Nigeria poor, severe illnesses need compassionate community —Experts
Head, Institute of Medical Research and Training, Professor Ikeoluwa Ajayi, has said compassionate communities, where people show empathy and share care, can help individuals with terminal illnesses cope and respond better to treatment. Ajayi, who spoke at the 2023 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day by the Department of Hospice and Palliative Care, University College
Awareness of palliative care in Nigeria poor, severe illnesses need compassionate community —Experts
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Plans underway to improve health services in FCT — Wike
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Plans underway to improve health services in FCT — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has said plans are underway to improve the quality of health services in the federal capital, Abuja. Wike gave the assurance when the Executive members of the FCT Chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors, led by the President, Dr Rahman Olayinka visited him in
Plans underway to improve health services in FCT — Wike
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Jonathan felicitates Gowon at 89
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Jonathan felicitates Gowon at 89
Former President Goodluck Jonathan felicitated a former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 89th birthday, describing him as an “inspiring and humble leader”. Jonathan congratulated the former head of state in a statement he personally signed and issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the former president, Gowon has contributed
Jonathan felicitates Gowon at 89
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Nigeria to adopt global standards for all products —SON
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Nigeria to adopt global standards for all products —SON
THE Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has said the country will adopt international global standards for all products. To this end, SON said it has prosecuted and secured jail terms for eight persons over non-conformity of products this year. This was disclosed during a walk to commemorate the 2023 World Standard Day, with the theme
Nigeria to adopt global standards for all products —SON
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One in four cancer cases in Nigeria now breast cancer — Oyo health commissioner
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One in four cancer cases in Nigeria now breast cancer — Oyo health commissioner
OYO State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has said breast cancer is the leading cancer in Nigeria, accounting for about one in four of all cancers and indicates the need for a systematic improvement in breast health promotion, early diagnosis and treatment. Dr Ajetunmobi said everyone should keep an eye on the wellbeing of
One in four cancer cases in Nigeria now breast cancer — Oyo health commissioner
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NAFDAC destroys fake, expired goods worth N500m in Abuja
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NAFDAC destroys fake, expired goods worth N500m in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday destroyed fake and expired goods worth over N500 million in Abuja. Speaking during the exercise, the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that some of the goods were also voluntarily submitted to the agency. Represented by Mr Francis Ononiwu, NAFDAC
NAFDAC destroys fake, expired goods worth N500m in Abuja
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Israel-Gaza crisis: U.S. vetoes Security Council resolution
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Israel-Gaza crisis: U.S. vetoes Security Council resolution
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for “humanitarian pauses” to deliver lifesaving aid to millions in Gaza. The failure of the Council to make its first public intervention in the Israel-Gaza crisis followed the rejection of a Russian-backed draft on Monday evening. While 12 of the
Israel-Gaza crisis: U.S. vetoes Security Council resolution
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Leveraging private sector to achieve universal health coverage in Nigeria
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Leveraging private sector to achieve universal health coverage in Nigeria
NIGERIA is often referred to as the ‘Giant of Africa’, owing to its large population and economy. In spite of all these, public health challenges have been a nagging problem bedevilling the wellbeing and stability of the country for a long time. The persistent underfunding of the health sector by the Nigerian government, with low
Leveraging private sector to achieve universal health coverage in Nigeria
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