Month: December 2021

House of Reps passes 2022 Budget …… adjourns plenary till Jan 18

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The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed N17,126,873,917,692 as 2022 budget The budget was passed by the Green Chamber following the presentation of report by the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Muktar Betara. The report was considered at the Committee of Supply Presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and his deputy, Hon. Idris Wase. According to the Bill passed by the lawmakers authorised the issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation the total sum of N17,126,873,917,692 (Seventeen Trillion, One Hundred and Twenty-Six Billion, Eight Hundred…

Nigeria’s Suicide Bridge: A red alert By Reuben Abati

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It was a rather depressing moment, last week, reading the story of a young man, who sat on the rails of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos and jumped straight into the Lagoon – a case of suicide. He has been identified as Lekan Odunare, 25, married to a 19-year-old lady, and father of a one year old daughter. His body was found a week after the actual incident. I was very uncomfortable reading the story. It was too graphic. The image of a young man sitting at his own…

Over 30,000 Nigerian youths to acquire digital skills – Pantami

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No less than 30,000 additional young Nigerians will gain access to digital skills training as part of the benefits of a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and Huawei Technologies (Nigeria) Limited.   This was disclosed by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties aimed at developing the digital literacy of Nigerian talent. The event also doubled as a presentation ceremony for the Huawei competition national final awards.  …

APC National Chairmanship: Why I won’t hide my support for Al-makura-Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has given reasons why he will not hide his support for his predecessor, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura, to become the next national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Engineer Sule made this known when he hosted at the Lafia Government House, members of the Senator George Akume Contact Group, on Monday. According to the Governor, Senator Al-makura, who he referred to as a brother and mentor, has always been there for him, stressed that since it is now time for him to…

Huawei ranked world’s 2nd highest investor in R&D by EU

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Tech company Huawei has been ranked second place out of 2,500 measured companies in the 2021 European Union (EU) Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. The company moved one place higher this year, having placed thrid in 2020.   “Huawei is now ranked as the 2nd highest private sector investor in research and the development in the world. The European Commission Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard 2021 is recognized as one of the most authoritative global studies into private sector investment in research and development. International collaboration in the areas of research and…

Keren Happuch, Premeire Academy And Lemmy Ughegbe

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As a parent and a liberal follower of the sequence of events since the death of the fourteen years old Keren Happuch, I have pondered over so many conflicting issues while trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the young girl. The Late Keren Happuch was a student of Premiere Academy Lugbe, the school is one of the most prestigious private secondary school in the nations Capital city. The school is also not new to the family of the late girl as her elder sister and brother have…

Rep Akande-Sadipe donates medical supplies ,equipments to PHCs

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Member, Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, in partnership with Amoke Foundation,has donated medical equipment worth millions of naira to four (4) Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Oluyole Federal Constituency.   The PHCs include Odo-ona Primary Healthcare Center, Idi-ayunre Primary Healthcare center, Adaramagbo Primary Healthcare center and Ayetoro Primary Healthcare center, all within her federal constituency. The Oluyole Federal constituency Representative in the Federal House of Reps said the equipment was received by the Matrons-in-charge of the PHCs, for the use of the public on Monday, December 20, 2021…

Yuletide: Hon Seyi Adisa donates Food items, Gifts to Constituents, Widows

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The Lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency in Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon Seyi Adisa has donated food items to members of his constituency, including widows.   Adisa, distributed the items on Monday, at his constituency office, with members of his constituency in attendance. Hon. Adisa, who supervised the distribution of the items, said it was part of the end-of-the-year activities aimed at supporting families.   The lawmaker was also joined by his wife, Mrs. Tolu Adisa, who gave out special packages to a separate set of One-hundred widows.  …

COVID-19 : Gov Ganduje flags-off Mass Vaccination Exercise, launches access to Healthcare

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Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has flagged-off mass vaccination exercise for the pandemic and launched access to care under Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), amid all sectors of health experts, including development partners. The exercise took place at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, Sunday. Gov Ganduje revealed that, “As we are graduating from vaccination of targeted groups and population, we now open a new chapter, which is called Mass Vaccination.” The exercise was organised by the State Primary Healthcare Management Agency (KSPHMA) in collaboration with the State Contributory…

Saraki @ 59: A Doctor And His Health Projects, By Yusuph Olaniyonu

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Today, there will be no drumming, dancing, or partying. The day will, as usual, be devoted to prayers and enjoying the company of family, friends, and well-wishers. However, as it is the tradition with his family, the 59th birthday anniversary of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will witness a new development in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The celebrator’s foundation known as Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation will collaborate with the Kwara Health Insurance Agency and the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) to launch an Access to Health Insurance Programme in…