Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, yesterday paid N700,000 hospital bill for two cancer patients. The governor paid the N400,000 hospital bill for a two-year-old girl, Dowese Tyengo, who has eye tumor before she was diagnosed of cancer at the Benue University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. Al-Makura said he was touched by the plight of the little girl when he saw her picture and decided to offset the hospital bill. Receiving the cash on behalf of the parents of the patient, Pastor Telumun Vaatia, appreciated the governor for the gesture and prayed God to reward him abundantly. Governor Al-Makura also settled N300,000 hospital bill for one Rukaiya…
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The Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Dan-Ali (rtd) gave an assurance in Damaturu on Friday at a Christmas lunch organised for troops fighting Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, that the Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to provide the needed logistics to expeditiously end insurgency in the country. Dan-Ali acknowledged some of the challenges facing the operations and noted that most of the challenges were being addressed. He also called on the troops to remain committed to the war against insurgency in the North East. “While your welfare needs is being addressed, I urge you to continue to adhere to all the…
Hajia Aisha Buhari, the wife of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, expressed her love to patients as she personally distributed gifts to them at the Kubwa General Hospital, Abuja, to mark Christmas. “I am here today to tell you that we do not forget you. We have you in mind,” she told the patients.” She said she was in the hospital to celebrate and share gifts to the patients, who were suppose to have been home celebrating, but rather they were in the hospital as a result of ailments. The president’s wife expressed happiness while sharing the gifts because of the significance of…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed his party regret over the loss of lives and property in the gas explosion that rocked the Anambra city of Nnewi on Thursday. He commisserated with bereaved families and government of Anambra in a statement issued by the party’s Assistant Director (Publicity), Mr Edegbe Odemwingie, in Abuja on Friday. According to the statement, the chairman said the explosion, which occurred in an industrial gas plant in Nnewi, was tragic and regrettable. “My prayers and condolences goes out to the families of the victims of the gas explosion. I pray the…
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has given certificates of recognition and staff of office to seven Traditional Rulers in Imo State. The communities where the new Monarchs are to rule include four Autonomous communities carved out of Owerri Municipal namely, Umuonyeche, Umuororonjo, Umuodu and Umuoyima. The other three communities were created out of Ideato North Local Government namely,Umuezumezu, Umuago and Umuakoli Autonomous Communities. Speaking during the installation ceremony of the new Traditional Rulers held at the Government House, Owerri yesterday, Governor Rochas Okorocha warned Monarchs in the state that they would be held responsible for any anti-social activities including kidnapping…
The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday urged Muslims all over the world to use the occasion of this year’s celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad to pray for divine intervention over the country’s economic challenges. Though the Governor recognized the global nature of the economic meltdown, he said Muslims have a great role to play in offering prayers for God’s direction and interventions. Asking Muslims to remember the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and apply the teachings to their personal lives, Aregbesola said in doing that, humanity would regain the lost essence of living and there would…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has called on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love and peaceful coexistence that the christmas season symbolises, just as he urged them to refrain from activities that could trigger unrest and disunity. The Governor, in his Christmas goodwill message to residents of the State, said that as the nation continues to anticipate the change promised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governments at the Centre and state levels, it is only through peaceful co-existence and atmosphere that any positive change can materialise. “The season of Christmas is one that exemplifies the virtues of love…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday urged Muslims in Nigeria to offer special prayers for greater peace, unity and continuous progress of Nigeria, as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Eid El Maulud, which is the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, enjoined Muslims to follow the exemplary leadership of the Holy Prophet by promoting peaceful co-existence among the various segments of the society. While imploring Nigerians to shun ethnic, political and religious differences and work towards building a safer and better Nigeria, Governor Ambode…
Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, has said that the state government is set to structure its demographic dividend into economic growth. He noted that Lagos is the economic powerhouse of Nigeria with a GDP of over $80 billion and a population of 23 million. He disclosed this recently at a seminar on Policy Brief with the theme, “Lagos State Demographic Dividends”, organised by the Lagos Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) for public officers and other government officials. Addressing the participants, the Commissioner noted that, development experts worldwide had concerned themselves about…
Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has concluded plans to gainfully engage youth across the State in what is designed to be the first in series of interactive sessions on government’s policies and programmes. The interactive session tagged ‘Peace in the world: The role of Lagos State Youth’ is billed for Tuesday 29th, December 2015 and will hold at the Onikan Youth Centre in an atmosphere of fun and merriment. According to the Chief Convener, the State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, the forum will not only provide a platform for interaction between the youths and…
Senator Stella Oduah, the lawmaker representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has urged Nigerians to maintain a positive spirit in the Yuletide while ushering in the New year. She expressed optimism that the New Year will bring lots of good tidings and immense solution to the plight of Nigeria. In her Christmas and New Year message to Nigerians she stated that the 8th National Assembly is determined to make a difference regardless of political affiliations. “I felicitate with Christians and Nigerians as we celebrate Christmas, the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time to share love and peace with one…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has disclosed its readiness to increase the literacy level in the State in order to build and develop intellectual capacity of the people as well as avail them the opportunity of contributing to discussions bothering on developments. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh, made this known at the annual Lagos State Quiz Competition among adult learners from various Literacy Centres in all the Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in the State held recently at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The Special Adviser said that, more…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday advocated the need for acknowledgement of the gallant and bravery efforts of officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces both in protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and keeping the country united. Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Marina, while launching the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal, also emphasized the need for all citizens to appreciate the gallant fallen heroes through donations for the welfare and upkeep of the families they left behind, especially their widows and children. According to the Governor, such acknowledgement was needed not just in the…
This is a piece received from one our correspondents, Petes Ikpe, reflecting on the post “APC gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana is getting closer to his dream”. Read more about it below: I read a post by one of my friends that the APC gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana is getting closer to his dream. I was wondering what kind of dreams he was alluding to. Then I realized that plasmodia are agents of nightmares contingent upon malaria they generate and hacked, fickle dreams; so are very common these days in Sub-Saharan…
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment has lifted the order restricting vehicular and human movement during the December monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise expected to come up on Saturday, 26th December to allow free movement of persons during the end of year festive seasons and joyous transition into the New Year. The State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, disclosed this today at an interactive session with journalists in his office, Alausa, Ikeja urging Lagosians to still observe the monthly exercise and clean up their homes and immediate environment, irrespective of the lifting of the restriction order, which will resume…
Osun State Government will be providing free train services for citizens intending to return home to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Osun State. Government Spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon, said this would lessen the financial burden of transportation during the yuletide. He said the free train service was in continuation of the commitment of the administration to making life more meaningful for the people of the state. The train would, by 11h00 on Thursday convey people from Lagos to Osogbo, the state capital. The return journey to Lagos from Osogbo will be Sunday by 11h00. The train will also resume the services of…
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, on Monday, inaugurate the Governing Board Of Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital. During the inauguration, he charged the board members to hit the ground running. Read the remarks below: Remarks By The Governor Of The State Of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, At The Inauguration Of The Governing Board Of Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology Teaching Hospital At The Exco Lounge Of The Office Of The Governor, Bola Ige House, Abere, On December 21, 2015 Protocols, HIT THE GROUND RUNNING It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the inauguration…
Dr. Jide Idris, the Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, yesterday reiterated the commitment of the present administration to move the health sector forward in order to ensure the well-being of Lago residents, explaining that things would henceforth be done differently to reflect the mantra of change the government of the day. Speaking yesterday at a media gathering held at the Conference Room of the Ministry, Idris noted that measures are being taken by the administration to ensure the realisation of this objective. He stressed that the challenges in the health sector may seem insurmountable, but the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has advised residents and motorists to be conscious of the foggy weather condition, the early morning and late evening mist associated with the Harmatan season. This advice is connected with the concerned by the pervading adverse weather condition and attendant road traffic accidents and other emergencies. Speaking yesterday in his office, LASEMA General Manager, Mr. Michael Akindele said that the cold and foggy weather being experienced across the country, often makes visibility difficult, thus calling for extreme caution from drivers and motorists. He therefore advised all road users to be safety conscious by being…
Governor Ayodele Fayose yesterday met with all Ekiti pastors in the state in a fellowship with God Almighty at the government’s office open ground in Ado Ekiti. In attendance were, the governor, Mr Peter Ayo Fayose; the first lady, Mrs Feyisetan Fayose; Deputy Governor, Dr Olubunmi Olusola and his wife, Mrs Janet Olusola; Secretary to the state Government, Dr. Modupe Alade; Chief of staff, Barrister Dipo Anisulowo; Government house chaplain, Pastor Seyi Olusola among others. It was a session with God as Government house choir lead everybody in the praise and worship. Speaking at the prayer session, Bishop Peter Ogunkile who is…