Migration policy
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The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has called for the effective implementation of the Health Workers Migration Policy, saying it will transform the nation’s health sector. The National President of the association, Dr Kayode Adesola, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. Adesola…
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An mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 548 people since the start of the year, with all provinces affected by the virus, the health minister said on Thursday in a statement. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, worried by…
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President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts to address an exodus of skills and talent leaving Africa. “Why are we complaining about healthcare problems if our doctors cannot have a home in our continent? If our nurses are faced with destitution, and if our judicial system is archaic?"…
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The Bauchi Emirate Council has stripped the traditional title of the Senator representing the Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, over alleged disrespect to the Governor, Bala Mohammed. In similar cases, the Palace has in the past withdrawn the titles of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, a former minister and…
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The Presidency on Thursday said it has uncovered secret attempts by a Chinese firm to secretly take over Nigeria's offshore assets using unorthodox means. President Bola Tinubu's spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who raised the alarm, distanced the Presidency from the company, stating that the Federal Government is not under any contractual obligation with the firm. “The…
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The National Judicial Council at its 106th meeting presided has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). A statement by Soji Oye, NJC’s Director of Information on Thursday in Abuja said the recommendation was imperative as the current CJN Justice Olukayode Ariwoola will formally bow…
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De Renaissance memebersOur attention has been drawn to an article authored by Lekan Sote and published in PUNCH Newspaper of Wednesday August 7, 2024 when he wrote that, “The Lagos De Renaissance Patriots want to develop indigenous culture, use indigenous language and allow indigenes to reclaim the Lagos government. Ethnic Eko, who think other Yoruba…
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The Israeli military has been striking Hamas since October 2023, when the Palestinian group staged a surprise attack on the Jewish state. A growing number of U.S. national security officials reportedly insisted that although Hamas was badly damaged by the Israeli military’s attacks, Tel Aviv “will never be able to completely eliminate the group.” The…
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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has convened a strategic meeting with the Development Partners Group for Health (DPG-H) Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. The gathering marks a significant milestone in ALGON's quest to redefine the landscape of primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots. The meeting aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)…
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Aviation workers have announced plans to shut down airports across Nigeria on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 over the Federal Government's 50% reduction in their revenue. The workers announced their plan to protest in a circular dated Wednesday, August 14, 2024 and signed by Comrades Ocheme Aba, Frances Akinjole, Abdul Rasaq Saidu, Sikiru Waheed and Olayinka…
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The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has warned organisations with undisclosed or untraceable addresses to rectify their tax records within two weeks. KADIRS, in a public notice on Thursday, revealed that several organisations have failed to provide accurate address information, contravening the Personal Income Tax Act and the Kaduna State Tax Codification and Consolidation…