The Federal Government has engaged the World Bank for a fresh $300m loan to strengthen Nigeria’s health security infrastructure. Information obtained from the World Bank showed that the loan, which is under consideration, will be implemented by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control with the Federal Ministry of Finance acting as a borrower on behalf…
Officials of the Dangote refinery have said the controversial fuel allegedly bought from a filling station belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited did not emanate from the refinery. The officials, who spoke anonymously said Nigerians testified to the quality of the Premium Motor Spirit from the Dangote refinery because they knew its difference…
Ibena Rufus Salvation, the National Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Phase 2, has applauded Nuhu Ribadu,the National Security Adviser (NSA), and the PAP Administrator, Dennis Burutu Otuaro, for their achievements under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He also commended their efforts in restoring the programme’s integrity and ensuring its original beneficiaries benefit fully. Speaking…
An adhoc committee on medical simulation and innovation interventions set up by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has recommended to the federal government, incorporation of medical simulation in the education curriculum. The committee while submitting it’s report to the management of TETFund, also urged the Federal Government to establish multiple medical simulation centres across…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Information reaching our Correspondent Desk has it that no fewer than ten persons, including children, are feared dead in a tragic auto crash that occured in Nnewi, the automobile hub of Anambra State. The crash, which occured in the late hours on Friday along the Ugwu-Akpati Ozu axis of the Nnewi—Okigwe…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has reacted to the viral video of the former first lady of Anambra State, Ebele Obiano, engaged in a heated exchange with a passenger on a US flight. The video shows Ebele standing in the aisle while arguing with the male passenger. It appeared the…
Veteran musician, 2Face and his new love interest, Natasha spotted in a video doing some shopping at a hair shop, amid missing claims by family. It would be recalled that in a video that recently surfaced online, 2Face’s mother had expressed her disapproval of his current relationship, especially since his divorce process with his…
Popular Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, Sabinus, is reportedly facing a marital crisis as his wife has allegedly dragged him to court over infidelity and failure to take responsibility for their child. According to reports, trouble began shortly after their private wedding in 2023. Sabinus’ wife, who resides in the UK with their child, accused him…
The Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, has restated his call for an increase in 13 per cent derivation to oil-producing sates. Speaking on Friday in Otuoke Bayelsa State, during the commissioning of Onuebum -Otuoke Road, Governor Diri maintained that:””We are not saying we want all. We are ready to share with the rest of…
The Sokoto State Ministry of Health has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with associations willing to contribute to the development of the health sector. Commissioner Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno made this statement while receiving the executive members of the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, Sokoto State Chapter, who paid him…
