The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has presented the demands of various unions that had embarked on strike to President Muhammadu Buhari for his possible intervention. Fielding questions from State House correspondents after the presentation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Ngige said he briefed the president on the strikes embarked upon by various unions in the country. According to him, the president directed his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure that they resolved the problems with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) so that the ongoing strike could be called…
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The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria needs over a trillion naira to effectively combat malaria in the country. Ehanire noted that the country required more than N350 billion to fight the disease in 2021 alone. The Minister disclosed this on Friday at a press conference to commemorate the 2021 World Malaria Day in Abuja, with the theme “Zero Malaria”. World Malaria Day, celebrated every April 25, is an internationally recognized day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrating the gains that have been made. Since 2000, the world has made historic progress against malaria, saving millions…
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has completed and submitted a draft National Biosecurity policy to the Federal Executive Council (FEC), for consideration and approval. Dr Rufus Ebegba, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, disclosed this, on Friday, in Abuja, in a statement signed by Gloria Ogbaki, NBMA Head of Press and Protocol Unit. Ebegba noted that the agency was also carrying out expert reviews of other regulatory instruments and possible validation of guidelines on Genetically Modified (GM) fish, tree, birds, animals and mosquitoes. “The NBMA will continue to ensure that her mandate is delivered and process Biosafety…
The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on pay-per-view tariff has assured Nigerians of its commitment to abolish indiscriminate charges by satellite service providers. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Unyime Idem gave the assurance on Friday while addressing newsmen at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Idem said that a bill to compel service providers to implement pay-per-view has passed second reading in the house. He said that the bill, when passed into law, would expand the powers of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to ensure the implementation of pay-per-view tariff. Idem, who represents Ukanafun/Orukanam federal constituency of Akwa-Ibom,…
On 2nd December 1990, Deby shot his way into Chad’s presidential palace after an epic battle with his former boss and mentor turned enemy, Hisene Habre. For his 30 years in power, it has been a series of rebellions, bloody conflicts, intrigues and coup attempts. Alongside the instability, elections have been holding and he was killed the day after he had been declared winner of the recently concluded election and was to be sworn in for his sixth term. Alas the self-declared Field Marshall was no more. But then as we all know, old soldiers never die, they only fade…
The Presidency has dismissed the on-going smear campaign against the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, saying the Buhari administration stands behind all Nigerians including the minister against unfair treatment. Reacting to calls in some quarters for Pantami to resign over his utterances over 20 years ago, Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, described such calls as unfortunate. According to him, it is unfair and unfortunate for anyone to seek for the downfall of a hard working public servant due to statement he/she made in the past even after such…
By Justina Auta The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen on Thursday, sought for increased participation of girls and women in Information Communication Technology (ICT) field to promote gender equality. Tallen made the call while addressing students of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Dutse, FCT, in commemoration of the 2021 International Girls in ICT Day. According to her, the day is set to promote exciting career opportunities for girls and young women in the world fastest growing economy and to empower them access opportunities in ICT. “We are committed to pressing for gender equality by ensuring that no one…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed a Gas Development Agreement (GDA) with Sterling Oil Exploration and Production Company (SEEPCO) for the execution of the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 143. Malam Mele Kyari, NNPC Group Managing Director, disclosed this in a statement by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr Kennie Obateru, in Abuja on Thursday. He disclosed that the project would boost the nation’s gas production by 1.2trillion cubic feet (tcf). Kyari said that the gas commercialisation strategy of the Corporation was in line with the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP). He added that the gas…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met behind closed door with some governors from the Northwest and North central states suffering from the menace of banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. The affected governors included Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, Bello Matawale of Zamfara, Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna, Simon Lalong of Plateau, Sani Bello of Niger and Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa. Lalong, who spoke to State House correspondents on behalf of his colleagues, at the end of the meeting, said they deliberated on the issue of insecurity in their respective states. He said: “The meeting is…
The Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has warned against linking the death of former Kaduna State governor Patrick Yakowa to Dr Isa Pantami. The state Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, gave the warning in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Hayab, who was a former special adviser on Religious Affairs to late Yakowa, said, “I have followed the unfolding saga and some allegations against the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami. “As someone very close to the late Yakowa, I call on all Nigerians to ignore the insinuations linking Pantami with Sir…