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FCTA decries assault on health workers by patients’ relatives
The FCT Hospital Management Board (HMB) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has decried incessant attacks on health workers in its hospitals by relatives of patients.
Ondo nurses declare three days warning strike
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Chapter has directed its members to embark on a three-day warning strike from March 1 over the percentage payment of their salaries by the state government.
World AIDS Day: Ogun steps up awareness campaign against spread of HIV/AIDS
The Ogun State Government has said that its agency is working assiduously to contain the spread of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), against its spread as against the report that it has the highest numbers of the affected persons.
Over 20,827 living with HIV in Ogun
The Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, Dr. Tomi Coker says the state still tops the ladder of HIV prevalence in the Southwest States with more than 20, 827 people living with the virus in the state.
Delta Assembly wants stigmatisation against People Living with HIV/AIDS stopped
The Delta House of Assembly, at a public hearing on the HIV–AIDS Anti-Discrimination and Protection Bill, has called for an end to stigmatisation against People Living with Disability (PLWHA).
NARD: Abia governor asks doctors to forfeit 16-month salary arrears
The National Association of Resident Doctors says the Abia State Government owes its members 16 months’ salary arrears.
Oyo cancels virus curfew, to issue advisory to night clubs
The Task Force, however, specifically warned operators of Night Clubs to desist from accommodating persons in closed areas within their premises, adding that research has confirmed that the virus spreads faster when people cluster in closed venues.
FMC doctors begin strike in solidarity with Delta doctors
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State has commenced a three-day sympathy strike in support of the Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), which is protesting against the unfavourable working conditions that have exposed its members to professional hazards.
Bayelsa set to pay hazard allowances
The Bayelsa Government has indicated its readiness to pay special allowances to frontline health workers combating the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Governor Zulum: Only qualified teachers will teach in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says only qualified primary and secondary school teachers will henceforth be allowed to teach in the state.
Tension in Ekiti over planned sacking of more 10,000 workers
Barely four days to the sacking of 200 workers of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, there is palpable tension in Ekiti State over another alleged plot by the state government to sack more 10,000 of its core workforce.
Zamfara government uncovers 5,000 ghost workers, suspends three directors
The governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has approved the suspension of three directors and five other officials from the state ministry of finance over alleged appointment racketeering.
Taskforce impounds 147 cartons of fake drugs in Kano
Kano State Taskforce on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs and Unwholesome Processing Foods, Miscellaneous Committee, under the State Ministry of Health, on Saturday impounded 147 cartons of fake and expired drugs concealed in an uncompleted within Kano metropolis.
Ogun governor appoints eight permanent secretaries
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the appointment of eight permanent secretaries to reposition the state public service for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Malaria: Expert harps on environmental cleanliness
A medical expert, Dr Okechukwu Ossai, has advised Nigerians to eliminate breeding sites and maintain high environmental cleanliness to reduce malaria incidence in the country.
Abia Assembly moves against government agencies, boards
The Abia State House of Assembly has set up ad hoc committees to investigate agencies and boards of the State Government.
Akwa Ibom governor approves recruitment of doctors, nurses
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, on Wednesday, approved the recruitment of 25 additional doctors, consultants and 100 nurses into the state’s public health sector.
Ekiti sacks over 2, 000 workers appointed by ex-Governor Fayose
Ekiti State Government has reverted appointments of over 2,000 workers by immediate governor, Ayo Fayose, after the July, 2018 gubernatorial election.
Abia civil servants urges Governor Ikpeazu to stop being insensitive to our plight
Workers in Abia State civil service have demanded more commitment of the state government to welfare and plight of workers in the state.
Governor Ikpeazu dissolves boards of ABSUTH, HMB
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Boards of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) and Hospital Management Board (HMB).
Doctors commence strike in Imo
Medical doctors in Imo state owned hospitals and health facilities on Wednesday began an indefinite strike action.
German government gives N6.5 million grant to Wuse District Hospital
Dr Sa’ad Idris, the Medical Director, Wuse General Hospital, Abuja, has commended the German Government for donating N6.5 million to the hospital.
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Abia governor pledges speedy completion of ongoing major link roads in Aba
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Senator Tinubu praises Lagos governor ‘for not letting us down’
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has praised the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for putting the state on the path to progress.
Outrage greets blockade of food, cattle coming south
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, its South-East counterpart, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, among others, yesterday, condemned stoppage of the supply of foodstuffs and cattle to the south from the north by the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and cattle Dealers of Nigeria.
Al Shabaab militants storm Somali jail, seven soldiers killed
At least seven soldiers were killed when fighters of the Somali Islamist group al Shabaab stormed a jail in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland early on Friday, police and the group said.
Fulham boss: VAR is killing the game we love
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