Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He has also mandated the prompt implementation of overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee to protect vulnerable retirees. These initiatives, announced through a statement by his Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, are seen […]
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Pate Seeks New Public Health Order for Africa
Accra: Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has called for a new vision for a global ‘New Public Health Order’ for Africa, emphasizing domestic resource mobilization and local manufacturing of health products. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Pate addressed the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, challenging existing […]
Effective Standby Force Crucial for Sub-regional Peace, Security, Development – ECOWAS
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says having a sub-regional Standby Force (ESF) that can be swiftly deployed to quell conflicts is critical to ensuring peace, security, and development. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Amb. Abdel-Fatah Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, emphasized the importance of the ESF […]
Hamzat Commends Ikorodu Monarch for Decade of Impactful Leadership
Ikorodu: The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has praised the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, for his decade-long impactful leadership. Hamzat expressed his commendation during a public lecture in Ikorodu, recognizing the monarch’s contributions to educational development. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the lecture was part of a series of […]
CHEDI Empowers Over 150 Women on Breastfeeding in FCT
Abuja: The Citizens’ Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI) has empowered over 150 women in the FCT with life-saving knowledge on breastfeeding practices. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative was part of activities to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week. The one-day sensitisation and advocacy programme, held at the Kuchiko Primary Healthcare Centre […]