The National Coordinator of the federal government Sector-Wide Approach (SWAP) Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq has said that one of the criteria for accessing the Basic Health Care Provision Fund is that states must provide 35 percent counterpart funding and also show evidence of progress in revitalization of primary health centres in their areas. He observed that…

Senator Shehu Buba Umar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the withdrawal of his chieftaincy title of Mujaddadin Bauchi for allegedly insulting the state Governor Bala Mohammed. In a letter addressed to the Emir of Bauchi, Senate Committee Chairman of National Security and Intelligence, expressed his shock at their decision, noting that…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Centre for Crisis Communication and scholars commended a new book "Impactful Public Relations in Customs Management" at the unveiling during the 2nd Economic Confidential Public Lecture in Abuja this week. The 12 chapters offer guidance on effective public relations practices, covering various topics, including stakeholder engagement, media relations,…

Ahead of local government elections in Kano, opposition parties Thursday challenged the credibility of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to conduct free and fair polls. Besides, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) faulted the N10 million and N5 million placed on chairmanship and councilor nomination forms respectively. KANSIEC chairman, Professor…

The mobile court set up by the Kwara State government to prosecute environmental offenders on Thursday convicted 21 offenders, just as 12 others are awaiting trial. The Director of Environment, Mary Mustapha, disclosed that the convicts were fined between N2,000 and N10,000. According to the spokesman of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC,)…