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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Government has pumped in N80 billion into the finance, acquisition and installation of critical medical equipment and expansion of production lines in some pharmaceutical companies. The Professor of Law was speaking at a 2-day Primary Health Care Summit 2022 on Thursday in Abuja, themed “Re-Imagining Primary Health Care in Nigeria,’’ when he said this. The Vice President noted that the intervention was necessary. “So this year, and today especially, as we mark the four decades of the anniversary of the Alma-Ata Declaration on primary health care, we should reflect on the state…
The list of the highest paid players in the English Premier League has been revealed and Cristiano Ronaldo tops it. Despite being sixth on the Premier League table, 5 Manchester United players make up the top ten, with De Bruyne, Lukaku, Grealish, Sterling and Kante, making up the other five. Only Virgil Van Dijk, Thiago Alcantara and Mohammed Salah represent the Liverpool contingent on the top 20 list. Despite being Liverpool’s main man in the past four seasons, only Chelsea loanee, Saul Ninquez earns less than him on the list. Meanwhile, Arsenal only has Thomas Partey on the top 20…
Aminu Tambuwal, the sitting Governor of Sokoto State, has said he is not against zoning. Mr. Tambuwal who was once the Speaker of the House of Representatives made this known when he visited General Abdusalami Abubakar in Niger State, as part of consultations for his presidential ambition. He stated, “This is far from the truth; someone decided to attribute that to me out of mischief. I never said the South-South cannot produce the party’s presidential candidate.“I have supported a president of South-South extraction in 2011 and he won the election, so how can I who have supported someone from the…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has indicated interest in contesting the 2023 presidential election. In an event held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Wednesday, the 75-year-old said he will make Nigeria work using a 5 point agenda. “Under my presidency, I want to focus on five key areas: Unity of Nigeria, Security, Economy, Education and devolving more resources and powers to the federating units.” “We will operate a liberal economy that allows small businesses to grow through lower taxes for small businesses and low-income earners,” said Atiku. Atiku whose declaration is titled #OneNigeria preached unity, saying “Though we…
There was a fire incident underneath the bridge at Apongbon, Lagos Island on Wednesday.According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency,traffic from Eko Bridge has been re-routed to Ebute-Ero to link the inner marina, as many parts of the bridge have been affected.See photos of the aftermath and video as it burned:As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire was yet to be known.
Leicester City forward, Ademola Lookman has joined up with the Nigerian squad ahead of the clash with Ghana. Lookman who is on-loan from RB Leipzig, came in on Tuesday evening after he passed a late fitness test for an injury that kept him out of the 2:1 win over Brentford. He joins an already jam-packed forward line that includes Victor Osimhen, Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Musa, Bonaventure, and Moses Simon. The 24-year-old recently got clearance to represent Nigeria after a failed bid to represent England. He has been invited for the crucial game against the Black Stars of Ghana due to his…
There are reports emanating from the UK Press that Manchester United have interviewed Ajax head coach, Erik Ten Hag for the vacant managerial position at the club. The 52-year-old who spent most of his playing days at FC Twente, has been at Ajax since 2017 and has in that time won two Eredivisie titles the Amsterdam side. Mauricio Pochettino, Julen Lopetegui and Luis Enrique are also reportedly on the list. However, it was Dutchman ten Hag that had an interview with the authorities at United on Monday. It remains to be seen what happens in the next few days.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to reinforce the use of coins as a legal tender in the country. In a resolution it passed in Abuja, the House called on the apex bank to ensure that commercial banks complied with the use of coins to the fullest. A member from Bauchi State, Rep. Muda Lawal Umar, moved the motion on the matter, which was unanimously passed by his colleagues. Leading the debate, he argued that the lack of coins had significantly affected smooth financial transactions involving particularly ordinary Nigerians, who now bore the brunt…
Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, has described his new fertiliser plant as an employment hub for Nigerians.Speaking at the inauguration event in Lagos on Tuesday, Dangote who is Africa’s richest man, added that the plant will also curb low yield of agricultural products.He said, “It is an ambitious project that will reduce unemployment in Nigeria. Low fertiliser usages have been the reason for low yield of agriculture products in the sector.“Our goal is to make fertiliser available in quantity for our farmers. We are rolling out initiatives that will transform the agric sector for all.“This will boost…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, inaugurated the urea fertiliser plant built by Dangote in Lagos. Buhari who is also set to inaugurate the new terminal of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, as well as inspect the Lekki Deep Sea Port, said his government is committed to creating jobs for the populace. “This is a demonstration of enhancing the socio-development of the country,” he said, while also commending the Dangote Fertiliser team.“We are partnering with the private sector through tax credit scheme on road constructions in the country and rehabilitating railway lines for ease movement of goods,” he added. HERE’S ALL…