DR Congo Health System On The Verge Of Collapse – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the health system in the crisis-wracked Democratic Republic of Congo is now at what it described as a ‘breaking point’, calling for urgent action. The WHO pointed out that in particular, the eastern DR Congo faces increasing violence and insecurity, which is severely impacting on public health. […]
ASUU Fumes Over New Curriculum Allegedly Imposed By NUC
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has frowned at the new Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) which was said to have been introduced by the National Universities Commission (NUC). In a statement which was sent to Africa Today News, New York on Saturday, ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke pointed out that the new curriculum […]
Rivers: ₦200bn Supplementary Budget Passes 1st Reading
A request by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for a supplementary budget to be approved has gotten the Rivers State House of Assembly busy. The house had yesterday deliberated on the matter and it has passed the first reading. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Fubara had earlier this month, made a […]
APC Primary Why I Regret Contesting Against Tinubu – Akpabio
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed serious regret on his decision to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential primary election against President Bola Tinubu in June last year. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Akpabio was one of the 23 aspirants who contested the Presidential primary which Tinubu won. […]
Nigerian Army: More Redeployment As Generals Retire
The appointment and redeployment of senior officers, including Major Generals and Brigadier Generals, has been officially endorsed by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja. These changes will be implemented across different formations and units nationwide. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, announced on Friday night that this development […]
Osun: Adeleke Directs Prompt Pension Payment
Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has taken decisive action by issuing a directive for the prompt disbursement of pension entitlements, as outlined in the previously released plan for this year. This was contained In an official press release issued by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke, it was announced that […]
IPMAN Denies Plan To Increase Petrol To ₦700/litre
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has dismissed rumors of an imminent nationwide hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦700 per litre. According to Alhaji Dele Tajudeen, the Chairman of IPMAN Southwest Zone, the association has no such plans. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Oyo State To Create Stand-alone Culture, Tourism Ministry
Oyo State’s Gov. Seyi Makinde has announced the creation of a separate ministry dedicated to Culture and Tourism, distinct from the existing Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, as disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju. In his statement, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State emphasised the importance of […]