…be launched on August 20, 2026, to enable pensioners to enjoy free access to quality healthcare under the Enugu State Universal Health Coverage Scheme (ESUHCS). Oluedo urged pensioners who are yet to submit their current data for the programme to do so immediately through their respective Local Government Staff Pension…

…victory as a renewed responsibility to deliver better infrastructure, jobs, education, healthcare, security and economic opportunities across the state. “A political party provides the vehicle, but it is the candidate’s record, character, competence, connection with the people and ability to inspire confidence that can…

…project, adding that the foundation remained committed to interventions in education, healthcare, humanitarian assistance and youth development. Suphi also called on governments, educational institutions, corporate organisations and development partners to support initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for young p…

…and the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), which expands access to emergency healthcare and supports first-responder capacity development.FIRST E&P, NNPC highlight sustainable social investmentSpeaking at the ceremony, Executive Director, Corporate Services, FIRST E&P, Emmanuel Etomi, described the programme as an impo…

…of its headquarters. He added that staff welfare had received attention through improved healthcare services, training and capacity development programmes designed to strengthen the technical expertise of the commission. Shehu said the engagement with the Nigerian Guild of Editors was aimed at improving transparency an…

…August 10, combines specialist surgical training, knowledge transfer and community healthcare services, with more than 400 people already benefiting from free screening, consultations and medications. The initiative also attracted an international faculty of orthopaedic specialists from the United States, United Kingdo…

…would cover projects across several local government areas, including roads, bridges, healthcare facilities, educational infrastructure and other public facilities. He described the projects as tangible evidence of the governor’s commitment to transforming communities and addressing the developmental needs of residents…

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…and effective risk management as rising medical litigation and the migration of skilled healthcare professionals continue to challenge Nigeria’s health sector. The association also urged medical practitioners to strengthen documentation, informed consent, communication and professional conduct to reduce exposure to leg…

…on their impact on the people. He identified poverty reduction, job creation, education, healthcare and security as some of the major issues that should dominate the 2027 political conversation. “We must talk about an economy that moves over 140 million Nigerians currently living in poverty towards prosperity. “We must…

…them to the government through appropriate channels. It identified roads, water supply, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth employment, entrepreneurship, security and other community development needs as areas of priority under its grassroots engagement initiative. The forum stressed that political participation…

…Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday at a healthcare centre after the baby was taken to a ward with his mother for further care following his delivery. Activist Zege Orkwande, who confirmed the development on Thursday, said the suspected child trafficker was arrested at Ad…

…candidate would prioritise road construction and rehabilitation, education and primary healthcare if elected. Oyetola said, “We must ensure that every part of Osun State benefits from government projects and development. Our people deserve good roads, quality education and accessible healthcare.” He urged APC members t…

…will deliver direct economic benefits to the host communities through employment, healthcare, education and agriculture. According to him, the investors have committed to constructing a hospital and school, upgrading a primary healthcare facility, employing youths and women and empowering local farmers. He said the pro…

…who is seeking a second term, pointed to his administration's road construction, healthcare and infrastructure projects. Oyebamiji promised to prioritise welfare, security, agriculture, education and health, while Salaam placed agriculture and community policing at the centre of his campaign agenda. Adeleke, responding…

…if a man lost his wife during childbirth because he failed to support her in accessing healthcare, he would not be allowed to marry another woman within that community. That social accountability encouraged husbands to ensure pregnant women attended health centres and sought financial support from community leaders whe…

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…that terrorists at one point occupied the government secondary school, the primary healthcare clinic and a church in Hawk community after residents fled the area. Kim further claimed that several children in Bokkos and Mangu were already out of school as of 2024 due to insecurity, warning that recent attacks, particula…

…of the community’s first secondary school. We relocated and rebuilt the primary healthcare centre to provide better medical services. Access to justice was another challenge because residents had to travel long distances to attend court. I wrote to the Chief Judge of Ogun State, who graciously approved the establishmen…

…Health Festival wrapped up after a week of events in Accra. It brought together artists, healthcare workers, researchers, educators, and policymakers to look at how the arts can support public health and wellbeing. The post Accra Arts and Health Festival marks milestone for Ghana’s creative health sector appeared first…

…abroad to invest in the homeland, particularly in agriculture, technology, education, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality and small and medium-scale enterprises. According to him, the objective should be to move beyond supporting individuals to building institutions and creating sustainable opportunities for future…

…said every mini-grid established, solar home system deployed, and market, school, healthcare centre, farm or productive enterprise connected to electricity represents an investment in human capital, economic inclusion and national development.Tegbe said the implementation of the Electricity Act and ongoing reforms in t…

…with 50-75 prison inmates Influencer Ash Trevino has pleaded guilty to welfare fraud and healthcare fraud after Texas prosecutors alleged that she had relationships with between 50 and 75 inmates over several years.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, prosecutors claimed Trevino had relationships with approxim…

…crime and insecurity. He lamented the rising unemployment, poor state of education, weak healthcare system and growing insecurity in the country, attributing many of Nigeria's challenges to poor governance and the mismanagement of public resources. Reaffirming his vision for Nigeria, Obi promised that with competent an…

…lands. Women have lost husbands. Children have become orphans. Markets have collapsed. Healthcare facilities have either been destroyed or abandoned. Traditional rulers have become targets, while vigilante operatives and security personnel continue to pay the ultimate price defending vulnerable communities. Residents s…