By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Government will soon issue an executive order to curb escalating drug prices in the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate who disclosed this at the third edition of the ministerial press briefing series initiated by the Ministry of Information in Abuja Pate, who said the executive order is a short-term goal in reducing drug prices, added that the Federal Government’s mid to long-term goals in reducing drug prices involve the domestication of imported drugs within the next three years in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.…
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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Seyi Makinde, has expressed the confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remained strong and united in Oyo State and will win the forthcoming local government elections as a result of his government’s people-oriented programmes. The Governor stated this on Thursday, noting that the developments witnessed by all zones of the state since his administration began in 2019 are remarkable and that it will continue that way. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, spoke in Iseyin, where he welcomed the Senatorial Candidate of the Accord Party in Oyo North…
The Vatican has announced on Wednesday that Pope Francis admitted at an hospital for an examination after holding his weekly general audience at the Vatican. The head of the Catholic Church returned to the Vatican shortly afterwards. According to the Vatican, the pope has been suffering from a “mild flu” for a few days, which led to the cancellation of several public appearances. Before visiting the hospital, during the audience, the pope said: “I still have a bit of a cold.” The pontiff plans to meet Germany’s Chancellor, Olaf Scholz in a private audience for the first time on Saturday. The…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, (APC, Lagos East Senatorial District), on Thursday, 29 February, 2024, on the floor of the Senate, led the debate on a bill for an Act to amend the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act No 63 of 2023 that will make the Corporation more effective, safeguard its independence and autonomy, bringing it in line with current realities and best practices. Senator Abiru who sponsored the bill, alongside 42 Senators, who are members of his Committee, explained that though the 2023 Act made substantial improvements to…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Muhammed Kabo to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal to represent the Northeast geopolitical zone. Akume also approved the promotion of 818 other senior, intermediate, and junior officers. The FRSC spokesperson, Jonas Agwu, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, 28 February, 2024, According to the statement, “The promoted officers include; eight Corps Commanders promoted to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal, 56 Deputy Corps Commanders to the rank of Corps…
The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2023 Report has revealed that democracy is improving in Nigeria and other African countries despite major challenges. The report noted that countries in Africa like The Gambia and Zambia have shown that democratic consolidation is also gaining ground despite waves of unrest and military coups across the continent, especially the Sahel region. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance International (IDEA), Africa and West Asia Regional Office; in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland, presented the 2023 edition of the Global State of Democracy (GSoD) Report, titled “The New Checks and Balances.” on…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Popular Nigerian Comedian, Lawrence Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly addressed as Seyi Law, has finally opened up on how he lost 200,000 followers on social media in 2023. Seyi who made this disclosure while speaking in the latest episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, added this happened due to his support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 election campaign. The comedian, however, noted that whatever one does, the main thing is that it should be that it is being done from the right place. “I lost over 200,000 followers because of the election, which for me, is not…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Famous Nigerian singer, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly called Fireboy DML, has revealed plans to join the movie industry this year. Fireboy, who said he took the bold step because he always receive compliments that he is “very dramatic”, said he had showcased a bit of his acting skills in some of his music videos but is now set to make his major acting debut this year. Speaking in a recent interview with Billboard News, Fireboy also said he would be releasing an album this year. “I am excited to share with the fans that I am releasing my…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared some far-reaching measures towards addressing the rising cost of food in the state, stating that his government will continue to do everything necessary to make life easy for residents of the state. He declared that his government will move in to subsidise land clearing for farmers across the state with an initial sum of N600 million, with farmers now expected to pay N15,000 instead of N30,000 for land clearing, while the government will pay the balance. The Governor also declared an immediate suspension of revenue collection on farm produce marketed within the state…
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi has told his men that human rights of all law-abiding Nigerians must be respected, insisting that gun trucks are not acquired to shoot at good civilians but only criminal elements. The instruction was given on Thursday by the CG at the commissioning of three newly acquired gun trucks by the NSCDC Federal Capital Territory Command and the unveiling of the Special Tactical Squad of the command. He noted that Nigeria was passing through a period of conflicts which required rugged solutions, hence the need for gun trucks. He…