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Gov. Alia Implements Medical Residency Training Fund In Benue State

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Olasunbo Okoromi
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Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) has commended the Benue State governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia as the first governor in Nigeria to implement the Revised Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) 2023 at the revised rate. The state president of the association, Dr Moses Agwa, who disclosed this in a statement said, the gesture is a remarkable feat that will inspire resident doctors to be committed to their training and service delivery.

While appreciating the efforts of the acting chief medical director, Dr Michael Maanongun in ensuring the fruition of this effort, the association also commended Governor Alia, for his uncommon commitment to resolving the challenges faced by the healthcare sector within the state.

He also expressed gratitude to the governor for the prompt payment of MRTF saying that it was done in time to meet the registration deadline for resident doctors’ exams and course updates.

The president noted that Governor Alia’s timely payment of the revised Medical Residency Training Fund demonstrates his deep understanding of the crucial role played by medical professionals in providing quality healthcare services to the people of Benue State.

Agwa added that the governor’s commitment to the well-being of healthcare workers sets a remarkable example for other leaders to emulate, cementing his position as a visionary governor dedicated to the advancement of medical services in Benue State.

Abia Government Reacts To Sack Of Doctors…Says It Was Blown Out Of Proportion

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Emenike Agu
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Abia State government has reacted to the news making rounds that it had sacked all medical doctors under the employ of the Ministry of Health, describing it as a mistake blown out of proportion. 

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, while reacting to 

the circular that called for the reapplication of doctors under the employ of the state’s ministry of health or risk losing their job on or before the expiration of the date given to them said it was blown out of proportion describing it as a mistake by the Acting Director for Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Hemuka Rock Biale which has been tackled.

Okoronkwo explained that the write up was a misrepresentation of the intended message which were directed to heads of agencies under the Ministry across the state, adding that there was no need for what she described as a brouhaha going on in the state. 

She described the use of the word “sack” as circulated in the media to have a political undertone as there was nothing like that in the memo and described it as the hand work of mischief makers, noting that the Ministry cannot be conducting free medical services and sack the same doctors used for same. She said the tension has been doused and everything handled accordingly.

According to her “nobody is aversed to mistakes, for me i think it was issues around the use of sentences and construction of words rather than inciting other things. There was nothing around been sacked on the document so where did the word sack come from? So you see that there are political coloration to that and you can agree with me that you can’t be conducting free medical services and be sacking doctors”.

Okoronkwo said the Ministry remains committed to the actualization of the dreams of the present administration to making the health sector the envy of all.

Additional reports from Norah Okafor in Umuahia

Gusau Challenges League Boards To Take Nigeria’s Domestic Football To Next Level

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Emenike Agu
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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Monday charged chairmen and members of the newly-constituted Boards of the Nigeria National League, Nigeria Nation-Wide League One and the Nigeria Women Football League to come up with feasible plans and marketing strategies that will take Nigeria’s domestic football to new heights.

At the inauguration of the Boards inside the Conference Room of the NFF on Monday afternoon, Gusau also warned that the boards should have clear plans on how to sustain organization of matches and generally fulfil its responsibilities before the commencement of any season.

“We have picked men and women of high calibre, integrity and drive in order that we will have sustainable Leagues. We do not want a situation whereby a league will get to the middle of the season and be saying there is no longer money to run its programmes. We believe we have, in the new boards, men and women who can turn things around.

“I am indeed happy to be here performing this action this afternoon, at a time and period that our domestic football is gaining fresh momentum thanks to the impressive organization of the Nigeria Premier Football League in the recently-concluded season, and also the colour, razzmatazz and positive vibes from the Super 6 of the NPFL, the NWFL and the NNL, and the pre-season Super 8 Tournament that ended in Lagos at the weekend

“Therefore, the task of the new Boards of the different Leagues is to ensure that the momentum is not only sustained, but greatly enhanced in order to take Nigeria domestic football to new heights of excellence.”

The NFF supremo insisted that the Leagues are the drivers of the domestic game, and must do the job of transforming the game of football in Nigeria to a robust and profitable business.

“The Nigeria Football Federation is determined that our football should be developed from the grassroots, with so much focus on young players, young referees and young coaches. While we will put up the policies, the Boards of the Leagues will have to put in the energy and drive to implement these policies and generally improve the lot of the domestic game.

“Last year, the Federal Government promoted sports from the category of recreation to business. Football is therefore big business, and we must start to treat it as such. You all have the responsibility to develop workable marketing strategies and media plans to build viable products of the NNL, NWFL and the NLO.”

Responding, His Excellency Silas Agara, Mr. George Aluo and Ms Nkechi Obi all promised to work with their various board members to achieve a positive turnaround of the state of Nigeria’s domestic game.

Also at the occasion were Rt. Hon. Nse Essien (Member, NFF Executive Committee); Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme (Deputy General Secretary); Coach Augustine Eguavoen (Technical Director); Mr. Ademola Olajire (Director of Communications); Dr. Robinson Okosun (Deputy Director, Technical); Dr. Ayo Abdulrahaman (Deputy Director, Competitions); Mr Ali Abubakar Muhammad (Head of Member Associations) and; Mr. Barnabas Joro (Head of Protocol). There were also the chief operating officers of the Leagues: Mr. Emmanuel Adesanya (NNL); Ms Modupe Shabi (NWFL) and; Mr. Sola Ogunnowo (NLO). 

THE BOARDS:

NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE: Mr. George Aluo (Chairman); Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki (Vice Chairman); Mr. Yakubu Sarma (Member); Mallam Sani Mohammed (Member); Dr. Donald Ikpe (Member); Chief Joseph Uzoma Ebowusim (Member); Chief Dotun Sanusi (Member); Mr. Emmanuel Attah (CEO).

NIGERIA NATION-WIDE LEAGUE ONE: Hon. Silas Agara (Chairman); Mr. Adeoye Adepeju (Vice Chairman); Mallam Sabo Abdullahi Dutse (Member); Mr. Ogheneochuko Ambakaderemo (Member); Mr. Tunji Onatolu (Member); Barr. Bucknor Akintade (Member); Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim (Member); Mallam Hassan Abdullahi Garo (CEO).

NIGERIA WOMEN FOOTBALL LEAGUE:  Ms Nkechi Nneka Obi (Chairman); Hajiya Hussaina Suleman (Vice Chairman); Alhaja Rukayat Lola Alaya (Member); FIFA Hadiza Musa (Member); Mr. Ayodele Thomas (Member); Ms Henrietta Ehiobor (Member); Mr. Danny Nazzal (Member).

Participants Praise NFF As CAF’s First-Ever Coaching Instructors’ Course Ends

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Emenike Agu
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Participants at the first-ever CAF Coaching Instructors’ Course held in Nigeria 6th -15th July have hailed the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for working assiduously to ensure that the course became a reality.

The course content included classroom and practical modules handled by CAF Elite Instructor and FIFA Technical Expert Abrham Mebratu, and 15 of the best coaches in Nigeria were involved in the pace-setting train-the-trainers on-field drills and theoretical grills.

President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, who attended the closing ceremony, said he was fulfilled that the first-ever course has finally taken place, opening the gate for more of such courses for Nigerian coaches to really develop themselves.

“Without any disrespect meant, the truth is that most of our coaches are just calling themselves ‘coaches’ without having any real grasp of modern tactics and techniques. With this course, we can now begin to see positive changes as the new instructors will be encouraged to organize courses for the benefit of colleagues.”   

Augustine Eguavoen, NFF Technical Director, who was among the group of 15 participants, said: “It was an interesting experience for me. Now, we have 15 coaching instructors in Nigeria who can organize coaching courses for their colleagues. It is a great feeling and our coaches will be the better for it.”

Eguavoen and staff worked their socks off for weeks putting the dots and marks in the right places, and he says he feels fulfilled that everything went as planned.

“Mr Mebratu is a genius, a hard working one at that. Tireless and well-grounded. I believe that our coaches, including myself, gained so much from the course,” Eguavoen added.

The group of 15 also included president of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Isah Ladan Bosso (who recently took the Flying Eagles to the quarter finals of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina), former Super Eagles’ captain Daniel Amokachi, Alphonsus Dike, Stanley Eguma, Wemimo Oni Mathew, Henry Abiodun, Sam John Obuh, Edema Fuludu, Bala Nikyu and Lawrence Ndaks.

Also at the closing ceremony were NFF 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu and Executive Committee members, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa and Alhaji Babagana Kalli.

Expectations build as Pastor Chris begins healing streams live services on 28th July

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Mana Balagbogbo
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The 8th edition of Healing Streams Live Healing Service with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is just days away, and expectations are sky-high as billions worldwide prepare for a life-changing experience in God’s presence. Once again, the healing streams of God will empty themselves on God’s children eradicating every disease, torment, and contrary circumstance in its path.

Set to hold from the 28th to 30th of July; the Live Healing Services is a time of succor and restoration to many worldwide seeking divine refuge and liberation from all that ails them. Streaming Live in all major languages of the earth on various platforms, the program offers everyone instant access to the revitalizing power of God, regardless of location, time, class, or status.

Countless incredible healing miracles occur at every edition of the program. Many give their hearts to Christ as they experience God’s Word backed with great signs and wonders in an atmosphere of rapturous worship and prayer.

One of such amazing miracles recorded at the program is that of Marie from the United Kingdom, who sustained damage to her right ear when she was nine, leading to hearing loss and decades of debilitating pain, consistent headaches, bleeding, and futile visits to the hospital. Her moment of divine visitation came when she participated in the Live Healing Service. As Pastor Chris ministered healing to deaf ears at the program, Marie suddenly noticed that she could hear from her right ear. “To be sure, I blocked my left ear with my fingers, and I could still hear the man of God and the people around me talk clearly. Since then, I can hear perfectly and have experienced no pain or bleeding. This is a big miracle for me! After more than 40 years, I can now hear perfectly”.

Like Marie, you too can have your miracle; regardless of the duration or severity of that disease, torment, or contrary circumstances you or your loved ones may be facing. It will not withstand the torrents of healing power unleashed in the name of Jesus Christ at the program. All you need is faith in the saving power of God’s Word concerning you. Registration is still on and free, so take a bold step of faith by confirming your attendance now via the website for the service and invite others too.

Speaking on the upcoming program, The Man of God Pastor Chris, reacting to the countless testimonies of healing miracles recorded at every edition, stated, “All these miracles that happened at the Live Healing Services are proof that Jesus Christ is the same today, yesterday and forever, and He is still with us! Come 28th -30th of July, the same things will happen again. The blind will receive sight; the lame will walk; and the dead will come back to life”.    

Preparations are in high gear as the highly anticipated weekend draws near. Join us on ROAD TO HEALING STREAMS LIVE HEALING SERVICES airing LIVE on the religious organization’s broadcast website from 6 PM GMT+1 daily to see exciting and daring works of faith from millions of saints around the world as they prepare for the program. It will surely stir up more faith in you and help to prepare you for your miracle. Additionally, you can watch the program on the Healing School mobile app and Loveworld Networks.

22-year-old Kelvin Motela from Kenya was incapacitated by Polymyositis, a rare autoimmune inflammatory disease, for over two years. All medical treatments proved futile until his condition was declared incurable, and the doctors put him on medications to manage the pain and discomfort until the inevitable happened.

Unwilling to continue living in such a state of chronic pain and restriction, Kelvin resolved to bet his life on God’s word when news of the March Healing Streams Live Healing Services reached him. Full of faith, his moment of divine restoration came as the man of God, Pastor Chris, called out his name on the virtual healing line commanding healing to his body in the name of Jesus Christ. Instantly, Kelvin was made whole, and he has this to say. “I felt something leave my body, and since all pain varnished. I have not taken any medication and walk perfectly without aid. I thank God and Pastor Chris for bringing healing to the nations.

Kelvin and Marie participated in the program from different continents, yet, both received their desired miracles as the power of God surged through their bodies while connected to the service. This is a foretaste of the spectacular move of the Spirit that will be experienced again at the Live services this July, begetting Christian healing everywhere. Be ready; your time for divine restoration is at hand. The Live services begin at 3 PM GMT+1 daily and will air on your local TV and radio stations. You can also enjoy the Healing Streams experience with friends and family from the comfort of your devices onsite in your home, office, place of business, or online by creating a virtual center no

BREAKING: NNPC Increases Fuel Price to 617 Per Litre    

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Rhoda Onuzulike
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The price of Petrol has increased to about N617 per litre as at Tuesday, 18th July 2023.  

A visit to an NNPC filling station confirmed that the fuel price has now been adjusted from N539 to N617 per litre.   

Nigeria’s have taken to microblogging platform; twitter to vent their anger over the new development with several users confirming the new pump price.   

The immediate reason could not be ascertained but it is not unconnected to the recent projections by oil marketers that fuel price will hit N700 per litre soon.   

The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NDMPRA) is yet to make any official statement to this effect.   

Details later….

APC crisis: Tinubu considers Adamu’s replacement

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Mana Balagbogbo
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AFTER Senator Abdullahi Adamu resigned as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, signs surfaced that President Bola Tinubu is “actively shopping” for his replacement. According to reliable sources, some of the president’s men were believed to be hunting for a suitable replacement for Adamu immediately after Tinubu was elected in February of this year.

While Tinubu was said to have soft-pedaled shortly after being sworn in, preferring to take his time before attempting to oust Adamu, some party chieftains were said to have pressed former Osun State governor and Interim National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, to secure the president’s approval to remove Adamu immediately.

The development happened on the same day that all of the ruling party’s financial accounts were blocked, just days before the struggling chairman was given the door. Following Adamu’s departure, some party insiders stated that the president already has a replacement in mind but is engaging with various stakeholders to ensure that his pick is acceptable to everybody.

Senator Abubakar Kyari, the party’s acting national chairman, told media following the National Working Committee, NWC at the meeting said the APC constitution foresaw a circumstance like this and had established provisions for filling all vacancies. He stated that all vacancies in the NWC, including Adamu’s now-vacant position, will be filled soon.

“There are procedures for filling the vacancies,” Kyari added, “and I think the procedures, we will kick start that very soon.” Kyari, who formally verified Adamu’s resignation, also announced Senator Iyiola Omisore’s departure as National Secretary. He also stated that sessions of the National Caucus and the National Executive Committee NEC, which were previously scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, had been rescheduled.

Earlier, the party’s Deputy National Organizing Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru, confirmed Adamu’s resignation and stated that the NWC expected Omisore to quit with Adamu. Omisore was reportedly banned from joining the NWC meeting presided over by Kyari, despite the fact that his parking lot had been taken over by his deputy. Omisore, who left the secretariat the moment he walked in, said he was going to meet Adamu, adding that he did not know why the former Nasarawa Governor was not at the secretariat.

Following these resignations, Duru stated that the APC, as a respectable political party, will be unaffected by current events.  The list of misdeeds against Adamu is extensive, but his issue began with his birth. Adamu, who was never a candidate for the party’s National Chairmanship, was imposed on the APC in March 2022 by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu Resigns

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Rhoda Onuzulike
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Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from office on Monday.

According to a source, Adamu resigned to save himself from being removed from office.

A source who was privy to the details of the resignation said that Adamu was forced out over many issues which included his non-support for President Bola Tinubu.

According to the source, since Tinubu assumed office, some leaders within the party have been calling for his resignation threatening to remove him at the next National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting if he fails to resign.

The party’s NEC meeting was initially billed to hold July 10 and 11 but was postponed to Tuesday and Wednesday this week due to the president’s international engagements.

The source further revealed that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu was one of the people who told Adamu to resign because he had become a liability to the party.

He was however forced to step down as the party chairman after Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma told him that if he didn’t resign, they will remove him at the next NEC meeting.

Those who are calling for Adam’s resignation accused him of working against the President during the party’s presidential primaries, publicly supporting former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and failing to fully back Tinubu even after securing the party’s ticket.

Adamu was also accused of mismanaging the party’s funds.

UNICEF, Unilever Nigeria Launch Future-X Campus Ambassadors Program

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Precious Obazee
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The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and Unilever Nigeria has launched  the Future-X Campus Ambassadors Program (FUCAP) to reach 3 million Nigerian youths and equip 700,000 of them between the ages of 16 and 24 with the requisite skills to succeed in the workplace of the future by 2026.

According to a statement, UNICEF country Representative, Cristian Munduate, the initiative aligns with Unilever Compass commitments to equip 10 million young people worldwide with essential skills to prepare them for job opportunities by 2030.

UNICEF expressed happiness to partner with Unilever Nigeria on the initiative which focuses on developing critical 21st-century skills for young people, noting that it was looking forward to seeing the impact of the program on the beneficiaries.

It also revealed that the program aligns with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited Nigeria initiative, a public-private-youth partnership aimed at supporting 20 million young Nigerians by 2030 with skills and opportunities to transition from learning to earning.

The FUCAP initiative was launched on UNICEF’s Yoma and U-Report Platforms, a youth-centered platform to ensure an extensive reach of young people in universities and other institutions of higher learning across Nigeria.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Payne Fancies Nigeria’s Chances

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Emenike Agu
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Super Falcons forward Toni Payne was full of excitement following the team’s 8-1 demolition of the Queensland Lions in Australia in a pre-Women’s World Cup friendly on Saturday morning

Payne, who scored a goal in the friendly, said the Falcons were ready to fight against their opponents in Group B.

Nigeria are paired alongside Olympic champions Canada, co-hosts Australia and the Republic of Ireland and face a tough challenge advancing from the group phase.

“I think as a team we played well, our objective is to grow and improve our system in every game and every training, I think we did that today (Saturday). Step by step we are improving and getting prepared for our first game against Canada,” Payne said.

“We are very confident. With the players we have here, we are at the same level as them (Australia) and we are ready to fight.”

Barcelona Femeni star forward Asisat Oshoala bagged a brace for Nigeria in the 8-1 rout.

It was the Falcons’ first friendly since they set up camp in Gold Coast, Australia ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

The Falcons dominated the game from start to finish, pinning their opponents to the back.

Ifeoma Onumonu, Halimat Ayinde, Rasheedat Ajibade, Uchenna Kanu and Gift Monday scored the other goals for Randy Waldrum’s side.

The Falcons had not played a friendly game before the demolition of Queensland Lions, and relieved fans sang their praises on social media following the emphatic win.

Waldrum’s squad will now focus on their opening fixture at the World Cup against Olympic champions, Canada, on Friday.

Meanwhile, group opponents and co-hosts Australia pipped European powerhouses France 1-0 in their warmup game on Friday.

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