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Board vows to sanitise unlicensed health practitioners, commends Buhari’s efforts

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Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN), has vowed to sanitise and stamp out quacks in the sector. The CHPRBN, which oversees the affairs of more than 500 stakeholders and heads of health institutions, also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Ministry of Health, for their support for the sector. Mr Sule Toma, Chairman of the board, stated this during the quarterly meeting of the Heads of Health Institutions on Saturday in Abuja. Toma said it was a tradition of the board to hold quarterly meetings with provosts, principals and coordinators in the sector, to brainstorm on prevalent…

Jan

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2022

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Lawmaker Hails Dr. Amina Smaila’s Leadership Qualities

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A member of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Steve Azaiki has commended Nigerian Consul General in Atlanta, Ambassador Dr. Amina Smaila for her leadership qualities and impressive performance since her appointment in office. The lawmaker stated this after paying a courtesy visit to the diplomat, noting that President Muhammadu Buhari made a right choice by appointing her into the position. In his words, "As a member of the House of Representatives Committees of Foreign Affairs and Appropriation ( oversight responsibilities), I paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Consul General in Atlanta, Ambassador Dr Amina Smaila…

Jan

21

2022

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I Will Continue To Engage Youths Positively, Dr. Sam Anya Assures Ohafia Students

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Ohafia born philanthropist, businessman and politician, Chief Dr. Samuel Anya has reiterated his commitment towards engaging Ohafia youths meaningfully. Anya made this known during the Ohafia Home Coming 2021 event organized by Ohafia Students Worldwide to commemorate the ancient digestive synergy and combined effort, aimed at recognizing sons and daughters of Ohafia who have contributed to the growth of the community. Anya who was bestowed the Ohafia Man of the Year 2021 said that in a bid to serve his people, the clamor for youth and students inclusiveness in governance is held at esteem. "Being a youth and many times…

Jan

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2022

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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Denied IPOB’s Labelling As Terrorist Organisation, Not Membership – Lawyer

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Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has reacted to claims by the Nigerian government’s lawyer that the IPOB leader “vehemently” denied being a member of IPOB. Ejiofor noted that the IPOB leader “only stoutly denied the fact that IPOB is a terrorist organisation and that being its leader is an offence.” Kanu’s lawyer said this on Thursday morning via a statement to react to the claims by the prosecution counsel, Shuaib Labaran, that Kanu denied being a member and leader of IPOB during court proceedings in Abuja on Wednesday. Ejiofor said, “Our…

Jan

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2022

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2022: Our Target Is To Achieve 100% Automation Of Tax Administration Processes – FIRS

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.......We will give priority to taxation of digital economy. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that it will achieve 100% automation of all its tax administration processes with the aim of blocking revenue leakages thereby revolutionizing revenue generation in Nigeria. Calling for the cooperation of Nigerians to achieve this, the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Muhammad Nami while speaking as the Special Guest at the Pedabo 2022 Annual Public Private Sector Engagement on Tuesday highlighted that by virtue of the amendment to Section 25 of the FIRS (Establishment) Act in the 2021 Finance Act, any person who fails…

Jan

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2022

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IPOB Releases Names Of ‘Criminals’ Allegedly Sponsored By Governor Uzodinma, Others To Impersonate ESN

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The Indigenous People of Biafra has released some names allegedly impersonating its members and the Eastern Security Network across Imo and Anambra states. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the group, had in December 2020 launched the ESN, saying the regional security outfit just like Amotekun in the South-West, would help to tackle crimes and criminalities. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Wednesday alleged that some ‘criminals’ were using ESN to commit crimes against people of some communities in Imo and Anambra. He insisted that the militia arm of the group had no camp in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area…

Jan

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Nnamdi Kanu Denied Being An IPOB Member –FG’s Lawyer Reveals

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Nnamdi Kanu Denied Being An IPOB Member –FG’s Lawyer Reveals Shuaib Labaran, the lead counsel to the Federal Government on the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he (Kanu) denied membership of IPOB. The Federal Government has laid charges of treason against Nnamdi Kanu, including 15 fresh charges which were filed on Monday. Kanu has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him. Speaking with journalists outside the court, Labaran said, Kanu “vehemently” denied being an IPOB member. He said, “One of the charges suggesting that the defendant, Nnamdi Kanu…

Jan

20

2022

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Etigwe Uwa Leads Haitian Presidential Aspirant, Jean-Charles Moïse, To Visit Senate Principal Officers (Photos)

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Etigwe Uwa Leads Haitian Presidential Aspirant, Jean-Charles Moïse, To Visit Senate Principal Officers A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Etigwe Uwa, yesterday alongside Mr. Chinedu Kanu led Senator Jean-Charles Moïse, a ranking former Haitian Senator and current presidential candidate for the forthcoming Haitian presidential elections to the National Assembly to meet Senate Leader, Senator Dr. Yahaya A. Abdullahi, Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and Senator Michael Ama Nnachi, Senator representing Ebonyi South at the National Assembly. The Haitian expressed the desire to renew and reestablish relationship between Haiti and Nigeria…

Jan

19

2022

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IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu pleads not guilty to fresh charges, court shifts trial to February

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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), until February, after the secessionist was re-arraigned on fresh charges filed against him by the Nigerian government. The federal government filed an amended 15-count charge against him on Monday. Mr Kanu was accused of various offences, including treasonable felony and terrorism, offences he allegedly committed in the course of his separatist campaigns. He was initially scheduled to be re-arraigned before the court on Tuesday, but the judge, Binta Nyako, had to adjourn the case after the defence team…

Jan

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2022

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BREAKING: Senate Removes Direct Primaries, passes Electoral Act

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Senate Removes Direct Primaries, passes Electoral Act The Senate has removed the Contentious clause 84 from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The Clause which imposes Direct Primaries on Political Parties was expunged at Wednesday’s Plenary after the upper legislative house dissolved into the Committee of a whole to Consider President Buhari’s Observations on the Electoral Bill. The Senate made the necessary amendments in accordance with Order 87 subsection (C) of the Senate Standing orders. President of the Senate says other observations sighted by other lawmakers will be reflected at the Administrative level before it is sent to President Buhari for…