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Month: October 2023

654 Results / Page 48 of 73

National

FCTA Begins Distribution Of Palliatives

  By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the distribution of assorted food items to vulnerable residents of the territory aimed at easing the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, who distributed over 17, 222 bags of rice, 8,400 bags of maize on behalf of the Administration in Abuja. Dr Mahmoud explained that apart from these food items […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

Foreign

Ugandan MPs Reject Birth Control For 15-year-Old Girls

Ugandan lawmakers have rejected a government proposal to allow 15-year-old girls to access birth control pills to reduce high levels of pregnancy. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa called the idea "devilish", saying it would "formalise [the] defilement" of girls. A senior health ministry official said the "stigma" around young people using contraceptives should end. Nearly a quarter of 15- to 19-year-old girls in Uganda are either pregnant or are already mothers, […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

Foreign

Weah ‘Will Accept Result Of Liberia Election’

George Weah, Liberia's president, will accept the result of Tuesday's general election, an official from his party has said. Jefferson Koijee, secretary general of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change, told reporters: "This man has said many times that the peace of this country is above his own." But Mr Koijee ruled out the possibility of defeat for Mr Weah, a 57-year-old former football star.  You Can Also Read:Liberians Decide […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

CAN president most Reverend Daniel Okoh

National

CAN Expresses Concern Over Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has expressed concern about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has resulted in the loss of countless lives, destruction of infrastructure, and deepened the humanitarian crisis in the region. We are also concerned about its implications for Nigeria and Nigerian pilgrims. In a statement in Abuja, CAN president Most Reverend Daniel Okoh says the recent surprise attack by a militant group on Israeli citizens, resulting […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

Executive Secretary, of NCPC,  Rev. Yakubu Pam

National

NCPC Suspends Scheduled Airlift Of Intending Christian Pilgrims

The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC has suspended the scheduled airlift of intending Christian Pilgrims to Israel and Jordan billed for Tuesday, 10th October, 2023. In a statement made available to newsmen, the Executive Secretary, of NCPC,  Rev. Yakubu Pam says the commission regrets to inform relevant stakeholders which include States Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards across the states of the Federation, intending pilgrims, and the general public that the scheduled […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

FG Unveils National Health Insurance Authority Operational Guidelines

Health

FG Unveils National Health Insurance Authority Operational Guidelines

To ensure quality and affordable health for all Nigerians, the Federal Government has unveiled the National Health Insurance Authority operational guidelines twenty-twenty-three. At the unveiling event in Abuja, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali-Pate reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's mandate of an improved health sector. The National Health Insurance Authority Act, NHIA 2022 was signed into law on 19 May 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari to […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

Commentary

Restoring The Dignity Of The Girl Child

By Patrick Alumona   Corruption and insecurity apart, Nigeria’s other tragedy has been the deliberate and systematic shackling of the female gender, the girl child. All over the world, particularly in the developing nations, the girl child is subjected to despicable cruelty in the name of culture and religion. Women around the world are victims of avoidable unusual practices and abuse such as denial to education, gender inequality, legal rights, […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

Africa

Niger Military Rulers Order UN Official Out Within 72 Hours

Niger’s post-coup military rulers have demanded in a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday that the United Nations coordinator in the West African country leave Niger within 72 hours. The foreign ministry said in the statement dated Tuesday that the government had ordered Louise Aubin, the UN’s resident and humanitarian coordinator, “to take all necessary measures to leave Niamey within 72 hours”. It pointed to “obstacles” which it said were […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

Entertainment

Burna Boy Loses All Seven BET Awards Nominations

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, on Tuesday, lost all his seven nominations in the 2023 BET Awards. He was nominated in the following categories: ‘Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘Best Hip-Hop Video’, ‘Best Collaboration’, ‘Best Live Performer’, ‘Lyricist of the Year’, and ‘Hustler of the Year’. The award which took place at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 3, 2023, […]

todayOctober 11, 2023