Head of Zambia’s medicines distributor dismissed over substandard drugs
The head of a government agency that stores and distributes medicines to all government health institutions was on Wednesday dismissed following reports of distribution of substandard medical kits. Medical Stores Limited (MSL) Managing Director Chikuta Mbewe has been dismissed from his job. This followed recent revelations that substandard medical kits, including leaking condoms were distributed […]
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Why it is difficult to end insecurity in Nigeria — Wike
Insists Rivers spends N1.8 Billion on pensioners monthly By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has explained that the war against insecurity in the country has been difficult to be won because the Service Chiefs were becoming unprofessional. Wike expressed regrets that security chiefs were given more attention to playing […]
Alleged plot to incite violence: Stop politicising security, CAN warns FG
Urges DSS to arrest, prosecute suspects By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Wednesday, warned the Federal Government, particularly the law enforcement agencies to guard against politicisation of security issues, saying such acts could undermine the safety of lives and properties. The apex Christian body gave the warning in a […]
Oil prices rise over $58.17pb as OPEC, non-OPEC commit to output cut
Oil prices rose to over $58. 17 per barrel on Wednesday in the international market following commitment to output cut by members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and non-members.
Oil theft: How DPR failed to account for 329,420,319 barrels of oil valued at over $20 billion for 7 years – Reps
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed displeasure with the failure of the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR to account for the millions of barrels of oil allegedly missing. Specifically, the House said that a whopping volume of 329,420,319 barrels valued at over $20 billion could not be accounted for by the agency […]
OPEC, Non-OPEC withdraw 2.1 billion barrels in 9 months
As OPEC commends Nigeria on oil cut Appoints Sylva Special Envoy to consult with DoC nations By Udeme Akpan THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and non-OPEC member States, have withdrawn 2.1 billion barrels of excess oil from the volatile oil market, thus raising hope on market stability. According to OPEC, which commended Nigeria […]
Nobody will lose sleep if herders return to North — Afenifere
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has faulted calls by the northern elders for herdsmen to return to the North. The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, had asked Fulani herdsmen to relocate to the North if communities in parts of the country are no longer hospitable.
NHRC boss, stakeholders push for human rights education in schools
Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu has called for a stronger commitment of stakeholders in entrenching a culture of respect for human rights and dignity in schools across the Country.
Two suspected armed robbers arrested in Ikorodu
By Bose Adelaja Respite came the way of many residents of Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Wednesday, after two suspected armed robbers terrorising the area were arrested by Lagos Police. The duo Gbolahan Adebowale, male, 18, and Quadri Giwa Giwa Ajina, male, 21, were arrested at Sabo area at about 1.30 pm during an operation carried […]
VALENTINE OZIGBO: The Exceptional Corporate Transformer on A Mission
One of the issues that polarised the minds of Nigerians during the 2019 general elections was job creation. The opposition’s presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is well known for being a job creator, a businessman who had successfully created thousands of jobs. The incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari, on the other hand, had no experience in this field.
Federal Government, UN dialogue on inclusive, sustainable food systems
By Funmi Ajumobi In preparation for a United Nations Food Systems Summit to be convened by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in September 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the United Nations systems in Nigeria has announced plans to organize series of dialogues across the country towards ensuring resilient, inclusive and […]
