53 h. ago Experts Advocate Innovative Solutions To Expand Healthcare Access

One of Nigeria’s leading medical laboratory services, SYNLAB, has urged public health experts and healthcare investors to explore innovative strategies for overcoming barriers to healthcare access in Nigeria. Hence, the firm and leading experts have proffered solutions for expanding access to convenient healthcare service delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent virtual conference organised by […]

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60 h. ago Rights activist lauds Tantita, Warri correctional centre for inmates’ education

In a bid to provide educational opportunities for inmates at the Warri Correctional facility, a private security firm, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has embarked on the construction of a storey building for the National Open University of Nigeria at the Okere-Warri Correctional facility in Delta State. The Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service, Delta Read More

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64 h. ago Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce

Tribune Online Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce A violent clash occurred between commercial motorcyclists and the FCT taskforce near the EFAB bridge, on Wednesday stretching from Galadima to the Public Service Institute in Dutsen Alhaji along Kubwa Expressway in Abuja. The escalating pandemonium forced many vehicles to seek alternative routes and led to a partial closure of Kubwa Expressway around 11 a.m. […] Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry

‘I was not invited,’ says lawmaker By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback, with questions arising over the next steps in the case. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on 5 […] The post Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Job Recruitment

The Senate, at its plenary on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the systemic abuse of the federal character principle in recruitment, promotion, political interference in all ministries, departments, and agencies and even infrastructural development across the country and determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The lawmakers […]

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3 d. ago Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Pension Commission (PENCOM), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and several other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of consistently violating the federal character principle in appointments, promotions and recruitment. It also directed its Committee on Federal […] The post Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others

Tribune Online Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others The Senate has expressed concern that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government are violating the Federal Character principle enshrined in Section 14(3–4) of the 1999 Constitution when conducting recruitments or making appointments. Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Recruitment, Promotion

The Senate, on Tuesday, resolved to look into the systemic abuse of Federal Character principle in recruitment, promotion, and political interference in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government (MDAs), and the uneven infrastructural development across the country. The lawmakers also resolved to determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the […]

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4 d. ago NIMC warns against illegal printing of NIN cards, threatens arrests

The National Identity Management Commission has raised an alarm over the unauthorised printing of National Identification Number cards by individuals, cyber cafés, and organisations across the country. The commission cautioned the public against patronising such services, emphasising that only the official NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card is legally recognised. In a statement issued on Monday and Read More

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7 d. ago $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton intercepted at Abuja airport

A sum of $193,000 cash concealed in a carton of yoghurt has been intercepted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Nigeria Customs Service. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Friday, said the cash was discovered by officers of the Federal Capital Territory Command. He Read More

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9 d. ago Bassey Lauds Akpabio As Senate Probes Cameroon’s Annexation Claim

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Senate led by Senator Godswill Akpabio, for taking decisive action in probing the alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove islands by Cameroon. In a statement issued to LEADERSHIP, by senator Bassey, he said, “I commend the Senate President, His […]

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9 d. ago Senate confirms 12 N’Assembly commission members, delays appointment of Kalu’s brother

The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of an environmental specialist, Dr Saviour Enyiekere, as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, alongside 11 other members. The approval followed a report from the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, which was considered during plenary. However, the confirmation of the second nominee from the Read More

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1 week ago That our take home pay, may take us home: Enhancing public service through strategic remuneration (1)

The Nigerian public service stands as the cornerstone of governance and national development, serving as the primary mechanism through which read more That our take home pay, may take us home: Enhancing public service through strategic remuneration (1)

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1 week ago Senate probes annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands, 2,560 oil wells by Cameroon

Tribune Online Senate probes annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands, 2,560 oil wells by Cameroon •Urges Tinubu to ensure protection of country’s sovereignty THE Senate, on Tuesday, raised a nine-man panel of inquiry to investigate the “illegal annexation” of Nigerian Mangrove Islands and maritime territories by the Republic of Cameroon, leaving Nigeria with the loss of economic benefits from over 2,560 oil wells. Cameroon gendarmes are also alleged to be […] Senate probes annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands, 2,560 oil wells by Cameroon Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senate sets up committee to probe Cameroon’s alleged incursion into maritime territories in Akwa Ibom

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands, and villages of the Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom by neighbouring Cameroon. It also resolved that its leadership would engage President Bola Tinubu on the matter and urged […] The post Senate sets up committee to probe Cameroon’s alleged incursion into maritime territories in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Okpebholo probes Obaseki over $10m spent on Observer Newspaper

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, announced plans to probe the reported sinking of $10 million in the state-owned newspaper, ‘The Nigerian Observer,’ by the immediate-past governor, Godwin Obaseki. He spoke when he led top officials of his administration on an unscheduled visit to the premises of the Observer titles […] The post Okpebholo probes Obaseki over $10m spent on Observer Newspaper appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate probes Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Akwa Ibom territories

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Tuesday set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands, and villages of the Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom by neighbouring Cameroon. It also resolved that its leadership would engage President Bola Tinubu on the matter and […] The post Senate probes Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Akwa Ibom territories appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate to probe Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove

The Senate has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the alleged annexation of Nigeria’s mangrove islands and maritime territories by read more Senate to probe Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove

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1 week ago Senate to probe Cameroon’s encroachment on Akwa Ibom islands, oil wells

The Nigerian Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands villages of Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The resolution is sequel to adoption of a motion, sponsored by Senator Aniekan Bassey (PDP-Akwa Ibom) and co-sponsored by six other senators at plenary on Tuesday. Read More

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1 week ago Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said any probe by security agencies could bring “needless embarrassment and undeserved Read More

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