Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has commenced the construction of a dedicated residential complex for doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, to address accommodation shortages and improve healthcare delivery. The project is considered a major investment in healthcare infrastructure and staff welfare. In a statement issued on Monday in Gusau, the Public Relations Officer of FMC Gusau, Dr Naziru Tukur, said the contract was awarded to Gateway International Nigeria Limited for the construction of 26 one-bedroom apartment units. According to the statement, the contractor was mobilized to the site in September 2025, with the project expected to…
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The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Abia State Government for introducing electric buses to combat pollution and climate change. Okonjo-Iweala gave the commendation on Monday during the launch of the first phase of the Abia Green Shuttle Electric Bus Service, involving 20 electric buses, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. She described the initiative as bold and forward-looking, noting that climate change and environmental pollution remain among the world’s most pressing challenges. According to her, although Africa contributes only about three per cent of global carbon emissions, the continent must still play…
The leadership of Itsekiri Young Elites (IYE) led by it’s President Comr. Lily-white O. Esigbone and Secretary Comr. Eboma Tuoyo Michael have faulted what it described as a deliberate campaign of misinformation by Ayiri Emami, accusing him of exploiting the tragic death of Mr. Emiko Onuwaje to malign the Palace of the Olu of Warri. In a statement issued on Sunday, the group described the allegations circulating in the media as reckless propaganda, insisting that the Palace of the Olu of Warri had no involvement whatsoever in the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate killing of the deceased on Saturday, December 20,…
The Federal Government has spent over N150 billion naira on 788,000 students in the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this at the end of year news conference on Monday in Abuja. Idris said the President Bola Tinubu’s administration had recorded significant achievement in different sectors, especially education. According to him, 2025 has been a bumper year in targeted and catalytic policy making and implementation, especially for young Nigerians. “NELFUND has now supported over 788,000 Nigerian students with interest-free loans and stipends amounting to over 150 billion Naira and…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Abia Government for introducing electric buses to tackle pollution and climate change. Okonjo-Iweala gave the commendation on Monday during the launch of the first phase of Abia Green Shuttle Electric Bus Service with 20 electric buses at the International Conference Center, Umuahia. She described the initiative as a bold and forward-looking step, noting that climate change and environmental pollution remained among the world’s most pressing challenges. According to her, although Africa contributes only about three per cent of global carbon emissions, the continent must still play…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Jigawa Command, has vowed to investigate a suspected trafficking case involving six persons handed over by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in the state. The Agency’s Commander, Mr Abdulkadir Turajo, gave this assurance on Monday in Dutse while receiving the victims. Turajo said the agency received the six victims from NIS personnel at the Babura Plantation Border Patrol Base in Babura Local Government Area of the state. He explained that the suspects comprised two males and four females, aged between 32 and 36. The commander added that the agency…
The Kaduna government has recruited 1,800 health personnel to enhance quality healthcare service delivery in the state. Prof. Bello Yusuf-Jamo, Executive Secretary, State Primary Healthcare Board, said this during the presentation of the probationary appointment letters to the recruited health personnel, on Monday in Kaduna. He said the appointment letters were issued after the completion of rigorous oral and written examinations as well as screening exercises to ensure transparency and merit in the recruitment process. Yusuf-Jamo said list of successful candidates has been displayed at the board headquarters to enable the beneficiaries to verify their names and collect their offer…
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art 160-slice CT scan machine donated by the Japanese government to enhance its diagnostic capabilities. Speaking at the ceremony in Benin, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, described the equipment as a significant step toward faster, more accurate, and life-saving diagnoses. She said the advanced CT scanner would reduce patient waiting times and improve early detection of cancers and other complex medical conditions. “The commissioning of this machine reflects a deliberate shift toward earlier diagnosis, improved clinical decision-making, and better patient outcomes,” Ize-Iyamu said. She added that the…
A materials engineering expert and researcher, Dr Kazeem Abubakar, has said the vast potential of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria can be fully harnessed with adequate policy support and the provision of required infrastructure by the government. Abubakar, who is also the Assistant Director of Research at the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), made this known in an interview with reporters on Monday in Abuja. He said that with sustained infrastructure development and public engagement, CNG could significantly reduce transportation costs and emissions, while contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to him,…
The Healing Heart Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has trained and empowered widows to identify hidden skills and talents, urging them to use the acquired capacities to attain financial independence. The President and Founder of the Foundation, Mrs Sophy Mbanisi, disclosed this at a programme titled “Widows Mega Feast: God of Abundance”, organized by the foundation on Monday in Lagos to celebrate widows. Mbanisi expressed concern over situations where widows resort to begging or are constantly dependent on assistance, rather than being financially self-reliant and able to cater for themselves and their families. She explained that, in a bid to…