Obiano warns immunisation workers against collection of tips
…as measles second dose campaign is soon to commence The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has warned health workers participating in the routine immunization campaigns against collecting tips from residents. Obiano gave the warning during the one-day Sensitisation/Engagement Meeting for Measles Second Dose (MSD) Vaccination held on Monday in Awka. READ ALSO: Human error, leading […]
Jigawa lawmaker sponsors free eye surgery for 130 patients
A member representing Bulangu Constituency in Jigawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmad-Soja, on Saturday sponsored free eye surgery for 130 constituents to treat cataract and trachoma. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the screening and treatment of the eye defects were conducted by a team of ophthalmologists at Cottage Hospital Bulangu. READ […]
Bayelsa/Kogi Guber: CSO calls on US, UK to place visa ban on corrupt RECs
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Concerned Nigerians, CN, at the weekend, called on the United States of America, USA, and the United Kingdom, UK, to place visa ban on corrupt Residential Electoral Commissioners, RECs, if found wanton during the Bayelsa and Kogi governorship elections coming up on November 16, 2019. […]
True activists don’t involve in electoral politics – Rafsanjani
By Gabriel Ewepu Awual Ibrahim Rafsanjani, is the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, in this interview cautioned activists over getting involved in electoral politics, and also spoke on issues affecting the civil society space. Excerpts: Is it right for activists who have been fighting to ensure the citizenry enjoys constitutional rights and […]
Maulud: Lagos State speaker urges Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s teachings, which border on charity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence. Obasa, who is also the Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, made the call on Saturday, as Muslims the world over get set to mark the birthday […]
Eid-el-Maulud: Cleric counsels Muslim faithful on peaceful coexistence
Alhaji Maruf Ajetunmobi,the Amir of Ijede Central Mosque,Ikorodu, has enjoined Muslim faithful to use the Eid-el-Maulud celebration to promote peace, unity and love for one another. Ajetunmobi gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, as Muslims world-wide mark the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(PBUH). […]
