Tag: Nigeria

Substandard jobs: Umahi warns expatriate contractors against practice

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has warned indigenous and expatriate contractors engaged in the construction of road projects across the country against substandard works. The minister gave the warning in Abuja at a meeting with contractors handling federal roads. He said sub-standard work was no longer acceptable. Umahi said most of the roads currently being constructed in the country could not last for seven years after construction He frowned at how contractors cheat Nigerians in the materials they use to construct roads in the country. “Our expatriate contractors, this…

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Diphtheria: UNICEF Nigeria raises alarm over unprecedented outbreak, advocates urgent vaccination

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF Nigeria has raised an alarm about the urgent need for widespread vaccination against the unprecedented outbreak of diphtheria. The outbreak has so far resulted in over 11,500 suspected cases, more than 7,000 confirmed cases, and claimed the lives of 453 people, mostly children. In a statement issued Wednesday in Kaduna, UNICEF said most cases are children aged between 4 to 15 years who have not received even a single dose of the vital vaccine, laying bare the urgency of the vaccination situation in Nigeria.…

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‘Leadership, insecurity, poverty, others stalling Nigeria’s development’ – ACF

Aminu Imam

The Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), has said leadership, insecurity, poverty, unemployment and marginalization among other challenges have been stalling Nigeria’s development. ACF Chairman, Gabriel Aduku, in an issued statement to commemorate the World Peace Day Celebration, noted that without peace, Nigeria cannot achieve any meaningful development. According to him, “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely, failure of leadership. There is nothing basically wrong with the Nigerian character. “There is nothing wrong with the Nigerian land or climate or water or air or anything else. The Nigerian problem is…

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Nationwide Strike: NLC, TUC begin action October 3rd

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Organised labour says it will embark on an indefinite strike from October 3, over the prevailing hardship due to the removal of oil subsidy. Festus Osifo, President Trade Union Congress (TUC), said this in a communiqué, he jointly signed with Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday in Abuja. The communiqué was issued at the end of a joint National Executive Council meeting of the two unions. According to Osifo, “the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies…

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Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu urges prayers for Nigeria, congratulates Muslims

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Muslims to use the period of Eid-el-Maulud celebration for deep introspection and fervent prayers for the country. The President made the call in a statement on Tuesday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja.  The President, while congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urged them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “Adherents should make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. “There are great lessons of devotion, perseverance,…

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Indefinite Strike: House of Reps. Speaker Abbas pleads with Labour to suspend action

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas,  has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on its planned strike action. In his welcome remarks at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, Abbas pledged that the house would engage and support the Executive to resolve the current economic hardship in the country. The parliamentarian explained that embarking on strike will only make the situation worse for all Nigerians urging the union to consider ongoing efforts to improve the economy. Following the removal of fuel…

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Nigeria @63: FG says national interest sacrosanct, a priority

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Government on Monday assured Nigerians that the country and the citizens’ interest remain paramount and a top priority of the President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. Senator Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), gave the assurance at the World Press Conference to unveil programmes of event to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. According to him, inspite of the nation’s diversity, the unity and the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians is paramount in the eyes of the leaders. “We all agreed as Nigerians to live in a united,…

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Diptheria: 11,000 suspected cases raises need for urgent vaccination in Nigeria

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says it is aware of the mounting concern regarding the recent Diphtheria outbreak across several states with over 11,000 suspected case. The ministry gave the assurance that urgent vaccination efforts were underway. The Executive Director of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib, gave the assurance in an interview on Monday in Abuja. He said that since the confirmation of the re-emergence of diphtheria, the Federal Government had continued to respond to the outbreaks across different states. According to…

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“Tinubu steering Nigeria through turbulent waters” – Senate President, Akpabio

Aminu Imam

…Says 10th Assembly will change Nigeria’s destiny The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is steering the country through troubled waters, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed. Akpabio, who stated this on Friday, at a retreat for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly, which was held in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom State, however assured the President and Vice-President Kashim Shettima that they would not walk alone. He said the 10th National Assembly will walk hand-in-hand with them to take the ship of state to ‘harbours of bliss and development’. The Senate President…

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VP Shettima assures of fraternal bewteen executive, legislature

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Shettima, CoS and NAS leadership

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians of continued fraternal bond between the executive and the legislative arms of government. Shettima gave the assurance when he declared open a two-day retreat for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom on Friday. The Vice President said that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. Shettima also assured the leadership of the National Assembly of Tinubu’s avowed commitment to entrenching democratic ideals and values through collaborative partnership with all arms of government. He said…

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