The Centre for Integrated Health Programme has said that more than two million people benefited from HIV/AIDS screening, treatment and counselling services in Gombe State in the last 17 years. The Chief Executive Officer of the centre, Dr Bolanle Oyeledun, said this during a courtesy visit to the state Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, on Monday in Gombe. The CIHP is wading up its 17-year HIV/AIDS intervention designed to achieve epidemic control and improve the health status of the people in the state. She said, “Today, as we transition our programme to new partners, we do so with immense pride in…
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In a renewed effort to rid Ondo State of criminal elements, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has directed the establishment of a specialised unit within the Amotekun Corps called “Amot Rangers. “These rangers will operate from six newly established control points within the state’s forests to counter the activities of criminals terrorising residents. The formation of the ‘Amot Rangers’ was disclosed by Ondo State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, during the parade of six suspected criminals at the Corps’ Headquarters in Akure. He emphasised that the suspects have been profiled and that the appropriate actions are underway.…
A support group of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Nigerian Youths for Atiku has said only God can stop him from contesting and winning the 2027 presidential election. The group’s Director of Publicity, Dare Dada, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Dada said that the group on Saturday in Ekiti State met with the leadership of some other support groups drawn from over 28 states of the federation to begin a strategic movement towards the next election. “Only God can stop Atiku’s emergence as the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2027,”…
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, was on Tuesday present at the Court of Appeal in Abuja where he is challenging his suspension as CJN by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in 2019. PUNCH Online reports that Onnoghen, in his appeal, is praying the court to void and set aside the CCT judgment delivered against him on April 18, 2019, on various grounds. The former CJN argued that all the allegations brought against him constituted no offence and should not have formed the basis for his conviction and removal from office. He is also reported to be challenging the jurisdiction…
The office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) stunned the Court of Appeal on Tuesday with a revelation that it was not in possession of the case file for the trial of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Samuel Walter Nkanu Onnoghen, five years after the conclusion of the trial. Onnoghen was prosecuted in 2019 by the federal government on false declaration of assets at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, found guilty, and removed from office. He was also made to forfeit the undeclared assets to the federal government. However, at the Court of…
The Supreme Court, on Monday, reserved judgment on the appeal challenging the re-election of Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri. The apex court similarly reserved judgment on the appeal challenging the victory of Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner of the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Bayelsa State. But Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress rejected the poll result and challenged it at the election petition tribunal Having lost at the tribunal and the Court of Appeal, Sylva further proceeded to the Supreme Court, praying…
The family of Beatrice Ifeoma Anekwe, who was the wife of NIPCO Plc Chairman, Chief Bestman Anekwe, have announced her funeral programme. Lady Beatrice, who died on Thursday, April 25, 2024, according to the family, is survived by her husband, sons, and daughters. She also left behind grandchildren, siblings, nephews, nieces, and cousins. The family, in a statement signed by Chike Anekwe, stated that the funeral started with a vigil mass at the deceased’s Abakaliki residence in Edda Close, Azuiyiokwu, Abakaliki on Monday, August 19, 2024. They noted that on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, there would be a brief stopover…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has summoned what it described as an emergency National Executive Council meeting following the invitation of its National President, Joe Ajaero, by the police for allegedly financing terrorism. The NEC meeting will be held by 8am on Tuesday (today) with all heads of affiliates and state chapters of NLC expected to be in attendance. The notice of the meeting titled, “Notice of emergency National Executive Council meeting,” was signed by the NLC’s Secretary General, Emmanuel Ugboaja. The notice read, “I bring you fraternal greetings from the congress headquarters. “You are invited to the emergency National Executive…
The Nigerian Correctional Officers Wives Association in Akwa Ibom State has donated foodstuff and other items to promote the welfare of inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Uyo. Presenting the items, the Chairperson, Angela Ezugwu, said that the gesture was the association’s way of supporting the inmates in the facility. Mrs Ezugwu urged inmates at the centre to see their incarceration as an opportunity for self-reflection and change. Represented by Idorenyin Archibong, the NICOWA chairperson urged them to take advantage of the rehabilitation and reintegration programmes in the centre. “These activities or programmes are intended to enable you to…
By Precious Oluwole Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged traditional rulers to leverage their positions to promote peace and unity among residents while enhancing the security of lives and property in their communities. The Governor made this call during the presentation of the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to Oba Adebimpe Aanuoluwapo Oguntibeju, the Elereke of Ereke in Ilaje local government area and Oba Oladele Akinmoye, the Orungberuwa of Ode Erinje in Okitipupa local government area of the state, on Monday. The first ceremony which took place at the Community Grammar School, Ereke, where Oba…