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20Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Resident doctors: Tinubu waives no work, no pay order

President Bola Tinubu has approved the waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” order instituted against striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Aug. 1. The waiver was in accordance with the Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja. He said that the order was placed on the NARD members following the commencement of their industrial action on July 26. Sharpedgenews reports that the NARD called off the strike after several consultations with the Federal Government on Aug. 12. The federal government has, however, directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to withhold all salaries accrued b...

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20Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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INEC to deploy 46,084 staff for Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to deploy 46,084 staff for the Nov.11 off-cycle governorship election in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said this at the commission’s regular quarterly meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), in Abuja on Friday. Yakubu also said that 137,934 party agents representing the 18 political parties comprising 130,093 polling and 7,841 collation agents would also be on the field at the poll. “While we are leaving no stone unturned in other areas of preparation for the governorship elections, the commission plans to deploy a total of 46,084 regular and ad hoc staff for the election. “We have so far accredited 126 national and international organisations, and currently deploy...

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20Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT PCRC expresses determination to end crimes in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has expressed the determination to eliminate crime in the territory. Dr Rufus Ebegba the FCT Chairman of  PCRC said this at the security seminar organised by FCT PCRC with the theme; “The role of PCRC in national security”on Friday in Abuja. “We will reduce crime to the barest minimum if not totally eliminated,flash points in the FCT are areas where crimes are committed hideouts. “We don’t want those flash points to exist in FCT and we believe that the PCRC will work closely with the police to ensure that those flash points are eliminated. “Not just the flash points,kidnappings, one chance and all other vices committed within the FCT,” Ebegba assured. The FCT PCRC Chairman appealed to the F...

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20Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGOs sensitise 20 schools on hand washing in FCT

Two Non-Govermental Organisations (NGO), namely:  Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF) and Self Help Africa, on Friday sensitised students from 20 FCT schools on the importance of handwashing practices. The sensitisation was aimed at curtailing the spread of diphteria and other communicable diseases in the country. Mrs Tayo Erinle, Executive Director, TCF said the exercise was also part of activities to mark the 2023 Global Handwashing Day, with the theme: “Clean Hands are Within Reach.” “Global Handwashing Day is designated by the UN to draw peoples attention to simple techniques that can save lives, communities and take away unnneccessary expenses that can keep children safe. “ And the best people to teach are children, if you come to them at that level because they are the ones wh...

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20Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Alleged missing intestine: Coroner inquest begins in Lagos

The Coroner’s inquest into the death of Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy whose small intestine reportedly went missing, started on Friday at an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrate court sitting in Lagos. Akin-Bright died on Sept. 9 following a corrective surgery done at LASUTH. The Coroner Inquest is presided over by His Honour Mrs Bola Folarin-Williams, the District Coroner. At the inaugural hearing, Mr O.A. Akinde, Lagos State counsel, informed the court that necessary tests and examinations had been conducted on the corpse and there is a post-mortem report. He said that the office of the Attorney-General is aware of letters from solicitors to the father of the deceased seeking to preserve the corpse. The state counsel noted that the mother also seeks the release of the c...

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20Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIDS Group Partners UATH to Deliver Medical Services to Displaced Communities in FCT

By Information Unit, UATH The Nigeria IDP Diaspora Support (NIDS) Group, in Partnership with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada, has held a 3-day medical outreach to pregnant women and children in displaced communities in FCT. Mr Kelvin Obi, Founder/Chairman, Nigeria IDP Diaspora Support Group, during the mission disclosed that the group is a non-profit, charity organization based in the United Kingdom with focus on maternal/child health and mental health. The Founder said the Group also in this visit trained adult and children trauma counsellors and held a workshop for community health workers and nurses to help reduce maternal mortality rate and perinatal mortality in the country. Dr Sambo Thomas, a Senior Registrar (who is part of the local content)...

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20Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Former Customs Officer, Ejesieme, Gives Father Befitting Burial In Anambra State

Former Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Port Command Public Relations Officer Chief Uche Ejesieme (0zor Ishinmili Agulu) and family members laid their father, Chief Alexander Okoye Ejesieme(Okwuotoekeneze 1 Of Agulu) in Ifiteani Village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, to rest. A respected businessman and a figure of inspiration in the community, Chief Alexander Ejesieme's contributions will be cherished, and his legacy remembered. The entire town was enveloped with fanfare as prominent Nigerians came to honour the departed and celebrate his impactful life. The funeral service unfolded at St. John De Evangelist Catholic Church Agulu by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor, as soon as his remains and the funeral Cortese wh...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu, 500 others to attend green economy summit in Niger

Plans have been concluded for President Bola Tinubu to attend the first ever Green Economy Summit and the unveiling of the Niger Green Economy Blueprint to guide developmental choices of action in the state. The two- day summit, with the theme: ‘Sustainable Future: Harnessing Green Assets Innovation for Niger State’s Development’, is scheduled for between October 24 and 25 in Minna. According to a statement issued in Minna, Gov. Umaru Bago, said that the summit was expected to attract no fewer than 500 participants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds globally. The summit that is strategically aligned with the United Nations International Day for Climate Action, will be a forum where discussions and solutions will be proffered on various issues. They include; decarbonizing ene...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu appoints new NAN MD, others in the Information Ministry

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Ali Muhammed Ali as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja. The other new leadership of the departments and agencies in the Ministry of Information and National Orientation are: (1) National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General /CEO — Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu (2) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) — Director-General/CEO — Mr Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos (3) Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) — Director-General/CEO — Dr Muhammed Bulama (4) National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) — Director-General/CEO — Mr Charles Ebuebu (5) V...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Coordinator threatens to go on hunger strike if President Tinubu does not rescue Mr IBU

The national coordinator, Persons living with Diabetes in Nigeria and Secretary General Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Comrade Enyia has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to champion the treatment of John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, or he will go on a hunger strike. He made the announcement in a statement released to newsmen in Calabar after reading through the cry for help made available on Mr Ibu’s Instagram account. Enyia, who has been living with type 2 Diabetes, is a very strong advocate of Diabetes care in Nigeria. He further observed that Mr Ibu has contributed immensely towards the development of Nigeria’s economy through his acting roles in the movie industry, hence, he did not deserve to be in such excruciating pain. In his original words the Diabetes Advocate said, "His ...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCDA refutes purported demolition of National Mosque

The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), on Thursday, dismissed as misleading media reports insinuating that the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike has ordered partial demolition of the National Mosque, Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the Head, Public Relations/Information, FCDA, Mr Richard Nduul, in Abuja on Thursday. “The attention of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has been drawn to an online news story that the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike has given the Executive Secretary, Mr Shehu Ahmad 24 hours to explain the government’s position concerning the partial demolition of the National Mosque. “The FCDA wishes to state unequivocally that as far as it is concerned, the news is fake or at best a mixed up by the reporter. “There was no time whatsoe...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu appoints new leadership across the Information and National Orientation Sectors

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight (8) new Chief Executive Officers for Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation: The Special Adviser to the President, on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, said the following people are; (1) National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu (2) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos (3) Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) — Director-General / CEO — Dr. Muhammed Bulama (4) National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Charles Ebuebu (5) Voice of Nigeria (VON) — Direct...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Organisation harp on coordinated efforts in pursuit of universal hand hygiene

By Victor Okoye. An NGO, Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) have emphasised the need for coordinated efforts in pursuit of universal hand hygiene. CSHEEH Executive Director, Dr Folasade Momoh, made the remarks while speaking at an event in Junior Secondary School (JSS), Byazhin, Kubwa Abuja to mark this year’s Global Handwashing Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of this year’s GHWD which is its 15th edition is “Clean Hands Are Within Reach.” Momoh stressed on the need for coordinated and collective action plan towards achieving universal hand hygiene, by promoting the advancement of hand hygiene and practice. She said that everyone had a role to play in making the vision of “Clean Hands Are Within Reach ” a reali...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ihedike cautions against appointing Al-Mustapha as NSCDC CG

A lawyer and public Affairs Analyst, Chinedu Ihedike, has cautioned the proposed appointment of Major Hamza Al Mustapha, as the Commandant General of the Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Ihedike, who made the call in a press statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said the present the administration should make a proper background check of all appointees particularly those who have served in past administrations and their antecedents. He said in an effort to form a unity government which would cater and take into cognizance the diverse interests of Nigerians, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has given political appointments to a critical mass of political opponents in order to represent geopolitical interests of all zones. According to him, there was need to do proper...

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19Oct By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Senate: Lawmakers Will Ensure Adequate Spending Of TETFund Monies

The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund says it will oversee the agency thoroughly to ensure adequate utilisation of funds accrued. Chairman of the committee, Muntari Dandutse (APC-Katsina), said this during the maiden meeting of the committee held in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Dandutse said the committee would also ensure that the agency operated efficiently, transparently and effectively to maximise its positive impact. Our tertiary institutions are the crucibles of knowledge and the launch pads of progress where future leaders, innovators and professionals are moulded. These institutions need our unwavering support to thrive and adapt to the evolving needs of our society. “The TETFund, with its mandate to provide intervention funds to thes...

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19Oct By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Repair: FG To Shut Third Mainland Bridge For 24 Hours

The federal government on Thursday announced the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos starting from midnight of Saturday, October 21, to midnight of Sunday, October 22, to carry out repairs. In a statement, the federal controller of works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, said the government was ready to begin comprehensive rehabilitation works on the bridge, starting with repairs of the critical portions. Ms Kesha said the federal government wished to inform the motoring public that it was working on plans to carry out comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge. However, in order to alleviate the pains currently being experienced on the bridge, the ministry would be carrying out palliative works on the most critically failed sections along the Adeniji bound carriageway...

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19Oct By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FG Vows To Return Nigeria To UNESCO Governing Board

The federal government says it will do everything humanly possible to ensure that Nigeria returns to UNESCO governing board. Information minister Mohammed Idris gave the assurance when the permanent delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO, Hajo Sani, and her team visited him on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Mr Idris, his information ministry is key in the activities of UNESCO, adding that it will participate fully and effectively. The minister said he was keen to see Nigeria take advantage of full opportunities made available to Nigeria’s membership at UNESCO, urging that the ministry should always be communicated on any opportunity. We will put up our strategy and strengthen our engagements with other member nations to see that Nigeria returns to that seat on the board. If there are on...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NORTHERN ELDERS SET TO ADDRESS EDUCATIONAL CHAOS IN THE REGION

By Marian Okpe- Abuja In what appears to be a more concerted and deliberate effort towards ameliorating the downward educational trend in northern Nigeria, Northern Elders gathered at the Idris Abubakar auditorium of the National University Commission (NUC) to take a closer look at the gross backwardness of the level of education within their region. The one-day conference which was tagged, “Education in Northern Nigeria: Status, Challenges and the way forward” was not only apt but drew participants from highly distinguished ppersonalities, including the Vice President of the Federal republic of Nigeria, H. E. Sen. Kashim Shettima, GCON and the Minister of Education, Hon Tahir Mamman, the Hon Minister of Budget and Planning, H. E. Atiku Bagudu and the Hon Minister of State for Educatio...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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KTSG approves N364m to pay WAEC fees for 20,269 students

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, has approved the release of over N364.8 million for the payment of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for about 20,269 indigenes of the state. Malam Ibrahim Kalau, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Wednesday. According to him, the beneficiaries are those who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). “One of the cardinal agenda of the Gov Radda’s administration, among several others, is repositioning Katsina State’s education sector. “Since assuming office, he has demonstrated absolute commitment towards fixing Katsina’s primary, secondary and tertiary education systems. “The approval of the fund says it’s all about the govern...

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19Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CP orders investigation into alleged police/ND1LEA clash in Kogi

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi,  (CP), Mr Bethrand Onuoha, has ordered for an investigation into the alleged clash between his officers and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state. The commissioner, in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman SP Williams Ovye-Aya in Lokoja, expressed surprise over the alleged incident. Bethrand, who condemned the incident, stated that the clash was avoidable since both personnel misunderstood themselves. “It was revealed that the operatives of NDLEA trailed the woman who turned out to be the wife of an Inspector of Police attached to Area Command Lokoja to the car where it was parked in front of Bishop Delisle College opposite the Area Command Office. “The woman was arrested and taken int...

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