The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again reduced its premium motor spirit price. Ashenews gathered in Abuja on Monday morning that NNPCL retail outlets have reduced their fuel price to N815 per liter, down from N835. This means that the NNPCL filling stations cut their price by N20. The fresh price has been implemented at NNPCL filling stations in Wuse Zone 6 and 4 Abuja, Keffi-Abuja Road, and Kubwa Expressway. An NNPCL filling station attendant, who preferred anonymity, told DAILY POST that the new price was implemented on Sunday evening. However, the N815 per liter is N79 higher…
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U.S President Donald Trump has shared a chart detailing welfare participation rates among immigrant households in the United States, claiming that about 33.3 per cent of Nigerian immigrant households receive some form of public assistance. The chart was posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Sunday, amid renewed Republican focus on immigration policy, welfare dependency, and the economic impact of immigrants in U.S. domestic politics. Titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin,” the chart covers immigrants from approximately 120 countries and territories. It shows the percentage of households receiving public support, including food assistance, healthcare benefits, and other…
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kaduna State Council, has denied reports circulating on social media that it plans to embark on a state-wide strike. The union made the clarification in a statement addressed to the Head of Service of Kaduna State and signed by Sani Yusuf Saulawa on behalf of the Chairman. According to the statement, the attention of the union was drawn to unverified reports alleging an impending industrial action by MHWUN in the state. “The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Kaduna State Council, has no plan whatsoever to embark on any strike…
Dr Michael David, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), has called for the strengthening of family values as a foundation for shaping responsible individuals and a healthy society. David made the call in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, while policies may shape systems, families shape people, and people ultimately shape society. The environmentalist said he drew inspiration from a sermon delivered by Rev. Fr. Raymond Nor, Priest-in-Charge of Blessed Tansi Catholic Church, Pyakasa, Abuja, during the Feast of the Holy Family. He said the homily, titled “Strong…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commiserated with the families of victims of recent boat mishaps in Yobe and Lagos states, while reiterating the need for strict adherence to safety measures on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The authority expressed its condolences in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja by its Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr Suleiman Makama. Makama said NIWA received with deep concern reports of the unfortunate incidents, which occurred after a prolonged period of relative safety on the nation’s inland waterways. “The authority commiserates with the families of those who lost their lives in the unfortunate…
Prof. Kabir Durowade, a consultant epidemiologist, has called for the careful application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and telemedicine within Nigeria’s healthcare system. Durowade made the call on Sunday at the 6th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Offa Doctors, held in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. He described Artificial Intelligence as an interdisciplinary field that combines computer science, mathematics, neuroscience and linguistics to create systems capable of simulating human intelligence. “Artificial Intelligence systems can generate novel text, images, videos and other outputs, and have the potential to solve some of the world’s most complex problems,” he said.…
The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has urged Nigerian drivers to avoid reckless driving, overspeeding, drunk driving, wrongful overtaking and distracted driving, and to embrace safe road practices. The association also advised road users to obey traffic rules, ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and remain vigilant at all times. HEWAN made the call in a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by its President, Mrs Vivian Ihechu, and Secretary, Mr Temitope Obayendo. The association expressed concern over the recurring loss of lives and injuries resulting from preventable road traffic crashes across the country, describing the situation as…
The Zamfara State Government has distributed 65 motorcycles to sanitation supervisors in Gusau to ease routine sanitation duties in the state. Speaking during the flag-off of the distribution on Sunday, Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni said the gesture was aimed at motivating officers and enhancing their efficiency in maintaining cleanliness in the Gusau metropolis. He cautioned beneficiaries to be diligent and responsible in the use of the motorcycles, warning that any form of misuse or negligence could attract sanctions. Meanwhile, Mummuni noted that the officers were permitted to use the motorcycles for commercial purposes after official sanitation hours to support their…
At least 25 people have died, while 14 others remain missing, after a boat capsized along the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. Dr Mohammad Goje, Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Sunday. He said the incident occurred at about 7:48 p.m. on January 3, after the victims, mostly farmers and traders, boarded the boat in Adiyani town in neighboring Jigawa State. “The victims were reportedly returning from Adiyani town, where they were engaged in fishing, farming and other local business activities,…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has recorded significant progress in expanding health insurance coverage and protecting Nigerians from catastrophic healthcare costs through strengthened nationwide implementation of mandatory health insurance. This is contained in the Authority’s year-end review, made available to reporters on Sunday in Abuja. The review highlighted key milestones achieved under ongoing reforms aimed at improving enrollment, service delivery and financial protection in the health sector. According to the report, the enforcement of mandatory health insurance has shifted more Nigerians away from out-of-pocket payments for healthcare to organized prepayment through insurance schemes. “By the third quarter…