Eyes check The alarming rate of visual impairments in the country should warrant an urgent review of eye care policies in the healthcare sector. Most important in that appraisal is the frequency of eye checks among the adult population, coupled with the level of personal commitment required of individuals. To create awareness on preventing moderate […]
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has commended the Federal Government for approving the importation of petroleum products by private firms. Mr. Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community, in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu States, said this while reacting to the development in Awka on Sunday. The Managing Director of […]
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The United States and Saudi Arabia on Sunday made a renewed push for truce talks between Sudan’s warring generals as deadly fighting has raged into its eighth week. Multiple ceasefires have been agreed and broken, and Washington slapped sanctions on the two warring generals on Thursday, blaming both sides for the “appalling” bloodshed. Envoys of […]
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• Subsidy removal without consultation with stakeholders absurd — Atiku • Bear hardship now and enjoy later — Uzodimma • PAC: Govt’s action untimely Amid the groundswell of opposition that has continued to erupt since the removal of subsidy on petrol by the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government, some groups and individuals are giving the […]
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Ahead of the forthcoming proclamation of the 10th National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu will, tomorrow meet with senators-elect and members-elect of the House of Representatives at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The agenda for discussion could not be officially confirmed at the weekend, but it is believed that the crux of deliberations would centre around the […]
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• High-profile arrests, prosecution will end cankerworm — Amachree • Oil thieves known to govt —Ex-Naval Spokesman • Says lack of will to punish culprits fuelling theft • Nigeria has no framework to protect its waters – Agbakoba • Experts advocate coast guard, central control unit to tackle menace As part of efforts to jump-start […]
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The accident scene At least 288 people were killed and more than 850 injured in a horrific three-train collision in India, officials said Saturday, the country’s deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years. Images from the crash site showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes near Balasore, in the eastern state of […]
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Fuji heavyweights — Wasiu Odetola, aka Pasuma; and Saheed Osupa — are over the moon with joy as their children recently graduated from different schools in the United States of America. Pasuma’s son, Jibola, made his family proud as he emerged as the best graduating student from Harlan Community Academy High School, United States of […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress has written all its 43 affiliate unions to mobilize for a scheduled industrial action primed to begin on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. This follows the increment in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit. Some of the affiliates of the NLC include – the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Academic Staff […]
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President Bola Tinubu has promised to review the minimum wage to align with the current economic realities of the country. According to him, the federal and state governments need to take a look at the minimum wage together and also strengthen the source and application of the country’s revenue. He made this known on Friday […]
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