Premarital Health Screening
7 May
Governor Abba Yusuf, of Kano State on Wednesday assented to the Kano State Premarital Health Screening Bill into law. The new law mandates premarital health screening for all prospective couples in the state. While signing the law in Kano, Yusuf urged its faithful implementation in order to uphold the sanctity of marriages in Kano State…
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Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, approved the conversion of ad-hoc staff in the 33 local government councils in the state to permanent staff. Makinde said that the decision was taken to bridge the gap in the workforce at the local government level, noting that the due process for employment must be followed…
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Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, approved the conversion of ad-hoc staff in the 33 local government councils in the state to permanent staff. Makinde said that the decision was taken to bridge the gap in the workforce at the local government level, noting that the due process for employment must be followed…
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