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Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government said last Wednesday that it would provide 40,000 doses of Misoprostol tablets and Chlorhexidine tubes in all the primary health centres in the state.
The Executive Chairman of the state’s Primary Health Development Agency (BSPHDCA), made this known in an interview with newsmen in Bauchi.
He said that this would reduce maternal and infant mortality rate in the state.
According to him, research findings have confirmed that bleeding after child birth is a major cause of maternal mortality in pregnant women, while infant deaths are mostly caused by infections through their cords.
Benue
A 26-year-old man, Mohammed Sani, was last Wednesday convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment by a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court for theft of motorcycle.
The Magistrate, Franca Yuwa, invoked Section 157(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) to convict Sani for theft punishable under Section 287 of the Penal Code.
The police prosecutor, Mike Eweh, told the court that one Johnson Imeh, of Nyiman Makurdi, reported the case.
He said that the complainant had reported that he parked his motorcycle in front of his house but was later stolen.
FCT
The Deputy Director, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), last Wednesday urged the corps members in Kuje, FCT, to comply with electoral laws during the Area Council Election.
She made this call in an interview with newsmen at an awareness campaign on elections for corps members in Kuje.
Iloebe said the exercise was to sensitise the NYSC Corps members on the dangers of violating electoral laws during the forth-coming Area Council election on the March 16.
“The awareness is a clarion call for the corps members to contribute their quota towards national development through free and fair elections.
Jigawa
The Jigawa State Government last Wednesday announced the establishment of a new state university.
The Commissioner for Information, Youths and Sports, Alhaji Babandi Ibrahim, made this known when he briefed newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting in Dutse.
He said that the new university would be situated in Kafin-Hausa town, Kafin-Hausa Local Government area of the state.
Ibrahim said that the School of Remedial Studies established in 2011 and sited in that area, would be part of the programmes that would be run in the university.
Kano
The Kano State Government says it will rehabilitate 35 out of the existing 198 kilometres of shelter belt in the state this year.
Acting Coordinator, Kano State Afforestation Project, Alhaji Musa Shu’aibu, told newsmen last Wednesday in Kano that the government earmarked certain amount of money in this year’s budget for the project.
He said that rehabilitation of the shelter belt was part of efforts being made by the government to control desert encroachment.
“A similar project was carried out last year in which the government expended N15 million on the rehabilitation of 50 kilometres of shelter belt in four local government areas of the state,’’ he said.
Kogi
The Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada, last Wednesday approved the appointment of Prince Ndakwo Ameh Oboni as the new Attah Igala.
This is contained in a statement issued in Lokoja by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy.
The statement said that the appointment of Oboni followed due process and was in accordance with Igala tradition and native laws guiding succession to the throne.
It added that the appointment was with immediate effect.
The Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the removal of the Chairman, Governing Council of the Kwara State College of Education, IIorin, Alhaji Musa Yeketi. This resolution followed the report of its joint Committee on Education and Ethics, Privileges and Judiciary on the facts surrounding the suspension of the chairman.
Lagos
A 24-year-old woman, Maria Nwanche, has pleaded with an Agege Customary Court, Lagos, to dissolve her seven-year-old marriage over battery and threat to life.
The petitioner, who lives at 27, Market Road, Agege, told the court that her marriage broke down when she realised that her husband, Emmanuel Nwanche, had “faked’’ love for her.
“My seven years has been hell living with this man. He has made life unbearable for me, if I continue with Emmanuel; he might end up taking my life.
“My husband beats me at every slight argument, he does not respect my feelings, he took me for granted because he married me when I was still in secondary school.
Niger
The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in Minna had said it is being owed N8.6 billion by consumers in Minna and its environs.
The Business Manager, Minna Business Unit, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Minna.
Garba said that the PHCN had commenced the authentication of all bills owed by each consumer so as to remove over estimation and over billing to enable them pay their electricity bills.
Oyo
The police in Ibadan last Wednesday arraigned two men, Muyideen Nurudeen and Akeem Salami, before an Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly snatching bag containing valuable items.
The Prosecutor, Mrs Olookoba Bola, told the court that the accused persons snatched a bag belonging to one Seriki Folake.
The bag allegedly contained N15, 000 cash, Starcom OTS valued at N3, 500, a cell Phone valued at N6, 000, a driving licence and a GTbank ATM card.
The prosecutor said that the accused also stole a Nokia 305 valued at N13, 000 belonging to one Ekunseyitan Victoria.
Plateau
The Chief Medical Director of Jos University Teaching Hospital, has challenged patients to promptly report any “unprofessional conduct’’ by medical personnel to the hospital authorities.
“I have always said it and will always repeat it. We have a SERVICOM unit ready to listen to complaints from patients that have not been well served. It is your right to be served. It is not a privilege. So, report any abuse by medical doctors or any other personnel here.
“Sometimes, some of them can complain, but when you ask them to tell you the defaulting medical doctor, they will tell you they do not want any one to lose his job. This is bad and certainly not helpful,’’ he said.
While noting that Nigeria’s law allowed its medical doctors, like their counterparts worldwide, to own private medical outfits, added that such laws also regulated the practice.
Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday called for inter-agency collaboration to reduce poverty and unemployment in the country.
Abubakar III, specifically advocated the synergy between the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) and the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), to further combat poverty.
“Not that I am calling for their scrapping or merger rather they should work hand-in-glove as they have similar mandates.
“They should have an efficient inter-link among themselves. They all have the same aims of engaging more Nigerians meaningfully.
The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Niger Delta, Dr Emmanuel Oko-Jaja, has called on Nigerians, especially those in positions of authority to uphold moral standard and integrity.
Oko-Jaja said this at a thanksgiving service to mark the 90th birthday of Prof. Sylvanus Cookey at Saint Paul Anglican Church in Opobo Town, Rivers yesterday.
The Tide’s source reports that Cookey was the second Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in 1982.
Oko-Jaja advised political leaders to always be self-aware and avoid actions that could damage their reputation.
“In today’s Nigeria, hardship has changed how the people behave, as lies have become more popular than the truth.
“We now live in a country where injustice is now celebrated and lowering moral and social standard have become the new normal.
“Leaders must follow the exemplary legacies set by our forebears by becoming upright and live a life that would not bring shame to their family and community,” he said.
He attributed the country’s current economic challenges and declining living standards to leaders failing to prioritise the well-being of citizens.
“The younger generation should emulate the virtues of our predecessors like Prof. Cookey, who prioritised integrity over material gain.
“Good reputation was the norm back then, and I hope that God will restore it to Nigeria, where leaders’ goal will be to have good names.
“If anyone wants to commit evil, they should remember that their actions can bring a bad name to their family and community,” he cautioned.
Addressing the celebrant, the King of Opobo Kingdom, HRM Dandason Jaja, praised Cookey for his impact on society and described him as a mentor and philanthropist.
He said that the celebrant was a distinguished academic, who had impacted numerous youths through vocational training, leading to their successful employment in different sectors.
Speaking earlier, Cookey expressed gratitude to God for attaining 90 years and acknowledged the support of his family and friends.
Reflecting on his contributions to the country, he encouraged leaders to leave behind positive legacies for future generations to celebrate.
Nineteen months after federal lawmakers movement to temporary chambers, the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives would finally resume sittings in their newly remodelled main hallowed chambers tomorrow
Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jnr, and the Clerk to the Senate, Barrister Chinedu Akubueze confirmed the planned movement to the main chambers in separate written announcements made penultimate week on the change in resumption date by lawmakers from their ongoing recess.
Hon. Rotimi, who is the chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, in the official announcement dated April 4, 2024 to the honourable members, cited the need to resume plenary at the renovated and reconfigured main chamber, as reason for the postponement in line with the general wish of the lawmakers.
“The House of Representatives wishes to inform the public and stakeholders of the rescheduling of the resumption date from the ongoing recess, originally slated for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
“This adjustment is necessary to accommodate the completion of renovations to the main chamber of the House of Representatives to ensure its readiness for plenary sessions, henceforth,” he stated.
Two days after, the Clerk to the Senate also issued a statement, postponing resumption of plenary by the Senate from April 16 to 23, 2024.
Akubueze ‘s statement reads in part: “Distinguished Senators are hereby invited to note that the resumption of the plenary sitting of the Senate, which was scheduled for Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, has been postponed to Tuesday 23rd April, 2024”
It would be recalled that ahead of the projects delivery, the Site Engineer of Visible Construction, Tajudeen Olanipekun, had early last month informed journalists covering the Senate, that the two main chambers, would be ready for use by both the Senate and the House of Representatives in April this year.
Olanipekun’s assurance on delivery of the fully transformed and reconfigured hallowed chambers to management of the National Assembly, coincided with call by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to the Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Alhaji Sani Magaji Tambawal that both the Senate and the House of Representatives, want to move to their main chambers as soon as possible after close to two years of using temporary ones.
In carrying out the subtle marching order, the construction firm in the last five weeks has carried out the required finishings on
the upgraded and reconfigured hallowed chambers fixed with state-of-the-art chairs, parliamentary equipments, appliances and extended sitting terraces.
Physically, the entire ambience of the space in and around the hallowed chambers have been transformed, just as barricades used to restrict movements at the foyer have been removed.
The Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, had in March 2021 awarded a N30billion renovation contract to Visible Construction Limited to rehabilitate critical segments of the National Assembly complex.
The law makers had in September 2022 vacated the main chambers to enable the Contractors; handle the renovation work of both chambers
Some of the critical segments are the office buildings housing the office accommodation for the senators and honourable members, watertightness of the roof of the complex, the cooling system, replacement of lifts that are inoperable in the White House as well as in the House of Representatives and in the new Senate Wing among others.
By: Nneka Amaechi-Nnadi, Abuja
The Zone 13 of the Nige- rian Police Force, comprising Anambra and Enugu States, has announced the venue and time for both General Duty and Specialist Constable recruitment medical screening in the two States.
This is contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Ihunwo, yesterday in Enugu.
Ihunwo said that prospective candidates from Zone 13 should note that the exercise would take place at Police Hospital, Awka.
She said that the medical screening would commence simultaneously nationwide on Tuesday, April 16, and end on April 30, 2024.
“Candidates are advised to visit the recruitment portal: https://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng to know their status, specific time, date and other mandatory requirements.
“So also, qualified applicants are to appear in clean white T-shirt and short with the following requirements;
“National Identity Card/Slip; Print Out of Medical Examination Slip and all necessary documents.
“The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 13 Command, AIG Godwin Aghaulor, wishes all prospective candidates success as they embark on this exercise,” he said.
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