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By Onomiguren Agbamu The newly sworn-in Delta State Health Commissioner, Dr Joseph Onojaeme has promised robust health services as he resumed duties to overhaul the operations of the Contributory health insurance scheme. The commissioner spoke with journalists after a tour to familiarise himself with the ministry alongside the ministry management at the state secretariat in Asaba He said that the Contributory health insurance scheme would be well monitored so that the civil servants who enrolled in the scheme reap the maximum benefits. He noted that the health-contributing scheme will be expanded to include the informal sector. He added that more…

Fawaz Adebisi Police have stormed the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress as protesters gathered to kick against the replacement of National Working Committee, NWC, members from Cross River and Kogi states. Positioned strategically at entrances along Blantyre Street, which houses the party’s headquarters, numerous police officers are on the scene. Despite this show of force, protesters were seen remaining undeterred, as they maintained a visible presence and asserting their dissent. Adding to the intensity, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello arrived at the secretariat in the early hours, further fueling the charged atmosphere. The heart of the disagreement…

Fawaz Adebisi The Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, in Lagos State has issued a stern caution to its newly enrolled students, urging them to abstain from participating in night parties following their matriculation ceremony.  The advisory, disclosed through a statement on Thursday, by the institution’s Head of Public Relations, Joe Ejiofor, underscored the potential risks associated with such gatherings. Ejiofor emphasized that these late-night events could potentially expose fresh students to unforeseen and hazardous situations. According to him, the paramount concerns for the institution are the well-being and academic advancement of its students, as articulated by the polytechnic’s spokesperson.…

Fawaz Adebisi A Nigerian University, Ambrose Alli University, AAU, in Ekpoma, Edo State has produced a herbal medicine to cure and treat diabetes mellitus. This was disclosed by the AAU Head, Corporate Communication, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mike Aladenika, in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the National Agency For Food, Drug Administration And Control, NAFDAC, has granted certification for the use of GLUCOZIL as a herbal drug for diabetes treatment. The statement revealed the Head, Department of Pharmacology, and Sub-Dean, Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, AAU, Dr Jonathan Emordi as the creator of GLUCOZIL. Speaking,…

Fawaz Adebisi About twelve suspected internet fraudsters, commonly called “Yahoo Boys,” have been nabbed for allegedly burying a newborn baby as part of a money-making ritual. This incident was discovered by the state’s Local Government Security Watch, which disclosed that it happened at the Andoni waterfront on Eagle Island, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to the Security Watch, the internet fraudsters buried the newborn baby after being alerted to their activities by youths in the area. As a result, some of its members were deployed immediately to the scene after receiving the report about their ritual. However, the Yahoo…

In a remarkable feat of innovation, students from the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Sagamu, Ogun State, have introduced the world to ‘Kiki-Saggy,’ an extraordinary AI robot.  This cutting-edge project, nurtured by the collaborative efforts of 10 students and dedicated staff members, was recently revealed to David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, in Abuja. Hailing from both junior and senior classes, these young innovators proudly shared that their journey in crafting the AI robot spanned an impressive seven months.  ‘Kiki-Saggy’ stands as a testament to their ingenuity, capable of conversing, moving, and…

Foremost Consumer Electronics company in Nigeria, SIMS Nigeria Limited, has announced its 30 years anniversary as a trusted partner to Samsung. For three decades, Samsung has delivered premium quality consumer electronics through Sims (which happens to be the longest consumer electronics partnership in Africa). Established in 1987, SIMS has continuously evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry. As a pioneer in the consumer electronics industry, SIMS has   interest of her customers at heart and are poised to always deliver exceptional, premium, durable and classy products. What has always set SIMS apart is the expertise…

Exactly one year after the prohibition of whole body SIM card imports, the local SIM-card manufacturing sector has achieved a remarkable valuation of N55 billion.  The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),Prof. Umar Danbatta,shared this significant update during the second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunication Indigenous (NTICE) Expo 2023, which took place in Lagos. Danbatta, represented at the event by Ubale Maska, the Executive Commissioner of Technical Services at NCC, elaborated on the positive outcomes of the import ban.  He emphasized that beyond alleviating the sector’s foreign exchange pressure, the ban has spurred the…

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has once again underlined its determination to revolutionize revenue generation in the state by harnessing cutting-edge technology and deploying effective advocacy strategies. Mr. Ayodele Subair, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, shared these insights during an interview on the recently launched “The Tax Talk,” a 30-minute television program aimed at enhancing public awareness about taxation. Leveraging Technology for Progress: Subair highlighted how technology has become a linchpin for LIRS’s operations, driving operational efficiency and revenue growth.  He attributed the success of technology integration to past leadership, particularly acknowledging President Bola…

Marking the celebration of ‘World Entrepreneurs Day’ on August 21, Rite Foods has exemplified the crucial role of entrepreneurship and industrialization in driving societal and economic development.  This year’s observance once again underscores the pivotal significance of these factors in shaping nations, reflecting Rite Foods’ mission to initiate a comprehensive economic revolution encompassing agriculture, industrialization, and urbanization. Research emphasizes that entrepreneurship accounts for a substantial 80 percent of overall employment and urbanization development, underscoring their essential role in societal progress and the economy. Rite Foods stands as a testament to this concept. The company firmly believes…