FEC approves N10.3bn for diabetes diagnostic kits, HIV/AIDS drugs, other medical supplies
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N10.3 billion for the procurement of essential medical supplies, including diabetes diagnostic kits, third-line antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients, antibiotics, antihypertensive, and anti-diabetic medications.The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali...
Natasha/Akpabio Saga: Northern, Southern Leaders In Sentimental War
Northern and Southern leaders have engaged in a sentimental war over the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has alleged that the sexual harassment allegation by Senator...
Rivers Speaker demands sack of all Fubara’s commissioners
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by its speaker, Martin Amaewhule, has written to Governor Simi Fubara, demanding the sack of all commissioners in the state within 48 hours.In a letter sighted by DAILY POST, the resolution came...
NHRC worries over NAFDAC’s death penalty proposal for drug counterfeiters
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lexpressed concern over the proposal by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) for the death penalty for those involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs.The Executive Secretary of...
NASS positioning Nigeria for $1tr economy by 2030 – Senate Leader
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has highlighted the 10th National Assembly’s commitment to passing laws that foster economic competitiveness, with the goal of positioning Nigeria for a $1 trillion economy by 2030.Speaking on Tuesday at a...
Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel in EFCC custody for alleged N700bn fraud
Operatives from the Corporate Headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over an alleged N700 billion fraud.It was gathered that Emmanuel was arrested after honouring an EFCC invitation...
