The Federal Government, on Friday, lamented the rising number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including hypertension, heart failure, cardiac arrest, stroke, and others in the country. The government noted that the morbidity and mortality due to CVDs in the country are underestimated because of inadequate awareness, limited screening, and poor data repository. During the commemoration of this year’s World …

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, on Thursday, maintained its resolve to ensure Nigerians have access to clean water, proper sanitation, and sustainable irrigation practices. While declaring open a three-day ‘Top Management Retreat’ in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev pointed out that the retreat would create …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Federal Government of delaying the negotiations on post-subsidy palliatives for workers four months after the removal of the fuel subsidy which has compounded the hardships in the country. In response to the perceived lethargy of the government, organised labour will on Tuesday (today) hold an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting where …

The federal government has said the choice of a low-key 63rd independence anniversary celebration was informed by issues of bad governance and the challenging economic situation in the country. Against this background, the government said it has refrained from inviting world leaders to the 1st October 2023 festivities. The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), George Akume, who …

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has called for a new road maintenance model to guarantee a better condition and longevity of Nigerians roads, regretting that the current model had failed woefully. Mbah made the call when he visited the site of the collapsed bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the NNPC Mega Station along the Enugu-Port Harcourt …

The Federal Government will commence a new cash transfer programme to fifteen million households by October. Fielding questions on the Nigeria’s participation at the 78th United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, and what it means for the citizens, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu said: “We had meetings with the World Bank and very soon we will …

The Federal Government on Monday admitted that most of the problems confronting Nigeria were caused by bad governance from the nation’s leadership. The government however scored the administration of President Bola Tinubu high for his sound decision on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying the report of audit by a special investigator would be out soon. It was reported …

The Federal Government on Monday confirmed 7,202 cases of diphtheria out of the 11,587 suspected cases across 105 Local Government Areas in 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a joint press statement by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH&SW); the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA); the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and …

Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal has called for an urgent and comprehensive investigation by the Federal Government into the secretive negotiations held with bandits in the state. In a statement on Monday by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor lamented the action of some Federal Government agencies engaged in negotiations with bandit groups without recourse to the state …

Following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given the Federal Government to provide palliatives to cushion the pains associated with the recent fuel subsidy removal, state chapters and affiliate unions of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are getting ready for a possible declaration of a nationwide strike. The organised labour had earlier embarked on a two-day warning strike to press …