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Foundation advocates health coverage for senior citizens
A non-governmental organisation, Age Nigeria Foundation, has called for equitable healthcare access for older persons across Lagos State. The foundation’s President, Oluwayemisi Oluwole, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Abdullahi Olowa, details which were contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday.
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A non-governmental organisation, Age Nigeria Foundation, has called for equitable healthcare access for older persons across Lagos State. The foundation’s President, Oluwayemisi Oluwole, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Abdullahi Olowa, details which were contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday.
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Sports creates hope, unifies the world – Odegbami
Renowned football legend, Segun Odegbami, has identified sports as having the potential power to change the world for the better. Odegbami, delivering the 15th distinguished public lecture of the Federal University, Lokoja, on Wednesday, also called for the exploration of the endless possibilities in the power sports to unite the world. He said his experience
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Renowned football legend, Segun Odegbami, has identified sports as having the potential power to change the world for the better. Odegbami, delivering the 15th distinguished public lecture of the Federal University, Lokoja, on Wednesday, also called for the exploration of the endless possibilities in the power sports to unite the world. He said his experience
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A’Ibom NMA threatens strike over medical lecturers’ pay
The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, has given the management of the University of Uyo a 21-day ultimatum beginning from April 2 to address all issues concerning the welfare of medical lecturers in the university. The association warned that if nothing was done within the window period, it would have no option but
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The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, has given the management of the University of Uyo a 21-day ultimatum beginning from April 2 to address all issues concerning the welfare of medical lecturers in the university. The association warned that if nothing was done within the window period, it would have no option but
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Lawyers differ as Obi questions judiciary’s integrity
Public trust in Nigeria’s judiciary has been a contentious issue, with recent criticisms by Peter Obi, while some see a compromised system, legal experts warn against generalisations, writes Onozure Dania Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, recently expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current state, arguing that the progress made since the country’s
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Public trust in Nigeria’s judiciary has been a contentious issue, with recent criticisms by Peter Obi, while some see a compromised system, legal experts warn against generalisations, writes Onozure Dania Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, recently expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current state, arguing that the progress made since the country’s
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ECOWAS to meet over tariff imposed by Niger, B’Faso, Mali
The Economic Community of West African States is set to hold a meeting later this month to address the 0.5 per cent import levy recently imposed by the Alliance of Sahel States on goods from ECOWAS member nations. The Head of Communication for the ECOWAS Commission, Joel Ahofodji, confirmed this development to our correspondent on
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The Economic Community of West African States is set to hold a meeting later this month to address the 0.5 per cent import levy recently imposed by the Alliance of Sahel States on goods from ECOWAS member nations. The Head of Communication for the ECOWAS Commission, Joel Ahofodji, confirmed this development to our correspondent on
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Arik Air airlifted 2.2m passengers in 2024 – NCAA report
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has reported that Arik Air airlifted 2.2 million passengers with 10,699 flights to emerge the second most active airline in terms of passenger traffic and flight operations in Nigeria in 2024. The Nigerian aviation regulator made this known through an executive summary released to the media. In the summary, Arik
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has reported that Arik Air airlifted 2.2 million passengers with 10,699 flights to emerge the second most active airline in terms of passenger traffic and flight operations in Nigeria in 2024. The Nigerian aviation regulator made this known through an executive summary released to the media. In the summary, Arik
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Group to empower 48,000 Katsina grassroots women
A group, the Women Initiative for Northern Nigeria Development, has said arrangements are underway to empower 48,000 women in 16 frontline local government areas of Katsina State. The coordinator of the group, Zainab Mohammed, made this known on Wednesday at a press conference in Katsina. According to her, the gesture, to be implemented in three
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A group, the Women Initiative for Northern Nigeria Development, has said arrangements are underway to empower 48,000 women in 16 frontline local government areas of Katsina State. The coordinator of the group, Zainab Mohammed, made this known on Wednesday at a press conference in Katsina. According to her, the gesture, to be implemented in three
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Enugu declares malaria treatment free in state hospitals
The Enugu State Government has asked residents to report any healthcare facility charging for anti-malaria drugs and testing within the next two years. The Commissioner for Health, Prof Ikechukwu Obi, gave the directive on Wednesday, during the official flag-off of the State Malaria Elimination Initiative, supported by the Islamic Development Bank Lives and Livelihood Fund
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The Enugu State Government has asked residents to report any healthcare facility charging for anti-malaria drugs and testing within the next two years. The Commissioner for Health, Prof Ikechukwu Obi, gave the directive on Wednesday, during the official flag-off of the State Malaria Elimination Initiative, supported by the Islamic Development Bank Lives and Livelihood Fund
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Tinubu felicitates JABU chancellor at 70
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitated the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State, Prof Anthony Adegbulugbe, on his 70th birthday on Wednesday. Adegbulugbe is known to have been actively involved in shaping energy policies and plans for Nigeria, and played a crucial role in designing the Energy Master Plan for Nigeria. A statement by
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitated the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State, Prof Anthony Adegbulugbe, on his 70th birthday on Wednesday. Adegbulugbe is known to have been actively involved in shaping energy policies and plans for Nigeria, and played a crucial role in designing the Energy Master Plan for Nigeria. A statement by
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Edo poll: Ighodalo heads for A’Court as tribunal affirms Okpebholo gov
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at last year’s election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, says he will appeal the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress the winner of the September 21, 2024 poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led
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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at last year’s election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, says he will appeal the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress the winner of the September 21, 2024 poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led
