The Bauchi state government says it would reopen its 4,816 schools on Jan. 18, for the 2020/2021 academic session, according to Aliyu Tilde, the state commissioner of education. “We would reopen the schools for first term, which was supposed to…
Coca-Cola has appointed Alfred Olajide as it’s new vice president and managing director for its Nigeria operations A statement by the company said the appointment followed a reorganization of its global leadership structure. Olajide replaces Yebeltal Getachew whose tenure ended…
Dr Eke Jonathan, General Manager, Formal Sector Department, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), on Tuesday, expressed optimism that Health Insurance “Under One Roof’’ (HIOUR) will help Nigeria to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC). HIUOR is an approach to decentralise insurance…
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered fumigation public institutions in the state to contain the spread of COVID-19. This is contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Daniel Umezurike on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Umezurike said…
The pioneer Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa, Mr Polycarp Azige, is dead. The Chairman of PDP in the state, Mr Francis Orogu, confirmed Azige’s demise to the Newsmen on Monday in Lafia. He said that Azige, also…
The National Industrial Court in Ibadan, on Monday nullified the sack of Mr Kareem Popoola, a staff of African Newspaper of Nigeria PLC, Publisher of Nigerian Tribune titles, by the company. Reports state that Popoola, a former President of staff…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday commenced two-day training on saving lives for its staff in Kano. Declaring the training open, the Director-General, NEMA, AVM Muhammadu Mohammed, said it was in line with the policy and guidelines of…
Six persons were, on Monday, arraigned before an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over alleged armed robbery. The six defendants are: Kadir Aderemi, Olawoyin Shina, Muyideen Faleke, Muyideen Ayoade, Ibrahim Ambali and Taiye Shittu. Reports state that they are…
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) says it has so far enrolled 400,000 residents in the State Contributory Health Scheme. The Director-General, KADCHMA, Aliyu Saidu, disclosed this on Monday, during a one-day orientation workshop for social and community…
Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older People in Nigeria (COSROPIN) on Monday called on the Federal Government to prioritise the healthcare of the elderly to reduce their vulnerability to COVID-19 infection. Sen. Eze Ajoku, President of the coalition,…
