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HealthOct 21NAFDAC to test non-US-made donated drugs, vaccines under Nigeria-US deal…. Deploys tracking technology to monitor medical supplies, assures Nigerians of safety checks By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said all donated medicines and vaccines under the Nigeria-United States government agreement that are not manufactured in the US will undergo testing for quality, safety and efficacy, […] The post NAFDAC to test non-US-made donated drugs, vaccines under Nigeria-US deal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21Nasarawa vows to strengthen VAPP law implementationBy Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling gender-based violence through the implementation of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, enacted in the state in January 2021. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Rebecca Adamu Kwaji, gave the assurance on Wednesday at a two-day workshop on bridging […] The post Nasarawa vows to strengthen VAPP law implementation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 21Ebola: 5 things to know about Bundibugyo Strain as Nigeria confirms first caseVanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 21Flood submerges 18 Nasarawa communities, kills twoBy Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has urged residents of flood-prone communities to heed warnings to relocate from low-lying areas to higher ground to avoid being swept away by recurring floods. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Nawani Aboki, made the appeal on Monday while briefing journalists on the recent flooding […] The post Flood submerges 18 Nasarawa communities, kills two appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 21HCPAN to FG, States: Expand health insurance, review providers’ tarriffs… Says 70% of healthcare spending comes from patients’ pockets … Only 10–13% of Nigerians covered by insurance … Seeks flexible premiums, prompt claims settlement By Chioma Obinna The HealthCare Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN), Lagos Branch, has called on the Federal and state governments to expand health insurance coverage, review tariffs paid to healthcare […] The post HCPAN to FG, States: Expand health insurance, review providers’ tarriffs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21Mimiko mourns Uduaghan , hails him as detribalised statesmanMimiko is mourning the passing of Uduaghan and commending him as a statesman who transcended tribal divisions. This highlights the legacy and impact of a notable public figure.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21MBC shuns first vice - president - Nation OnlineMBC has reportedly avoided engaging with the first vice-president, indicating a potential political snub or disagreement. This suggests internal political tensions or a lack of cooperation between entities.mwnation.com · Malawi
PoliticsOct 21Anambra Assembly passes State Police BillBy Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police in Nigeria. The bill passed through the first, second and third readings during plenary in Awka on Tuesday, marking a step towards establishing […] The post Anambra Assembly passes State Police Bill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 21Shut down hazardous gas pipelines, HOMEF tells FG after Rivers explosionThe environmental group says residents of Aleto were exposed to danger despite an earlier report of a suspected gas leak along the pipeline corridor. The post Shut down hazardous gas pipelines, HOMEF tells FG after Rivers explosion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthOct 21Nigeria confirms an Ebola case linked to East AfricaBBC Afrique
ConflictBreakingOct 21Sudanese army drones struck mourners and a fuel market, killing more than 300, sources say.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 21Nigeria already a failed state, middle class gone — DukePRP candidate blames poverty, unemployment for kidnapping, banditry The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has described Nigeria as a failed state, citing worsening poverty, unemployment, insecurity and economic decline. Duke said he decided to contest the 2027 presidential election because he could no longer remain on the sidelines while the […] The post Nigeria already a failed state, middle class gone — Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthBreakingOct 21Nigeria reports first Ebola case in a decadenorthweststar.com.au · Australia
PoliticsOct 21Mimiko mourns Uduaghan, hails him as detribalised statesmanEx-Delta governor was bridge-builder across party lines By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a detribalised statesman who left indelible footprints in Delta State and Nigeria. Mimiko, in a statement he personally signed, said he […] The post Mimiko mourns Uduaghan, hails him as detribalised statesman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21Fasoranti was steadfast democrat, pillar of Ajasin administration — IjabiyiBy Dayo Johnson, Akure The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum, Ondo State, has mourned the death of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as an educationist, a steadfast advocate of democracy and a key pillar of the administration of the late Governor Michael Adekunle Ajasin. The forum’s Chairman, Chief Demola Ijabiyi, in a condolence message issued on […] The post Fasoranti was steadfast democrat, pillar of Ajasin administration — Ijabiyi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21How appeal court’s verdict on nullification of CAMA provision strengthens human rights suitsThe Court of Appeal’s judgement took fundamental rights suits away from the realm of technicalities of pre-action notice requirements. The post How appeal court’s verdict on nullification of CAMA provision strengthens human rights suits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 21Nigerian newspapers review: Experts, opposition take on Oyedele over N4,000/$ crash for nairaIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with some opposition parties and experts challenging the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to explain the assumptions he based his assertion that the Naira might crash to N4,000/$ should the Federal Government restore fuel subsidy. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Experts, opposition take on Oyedele over N4,000/$ crash for naira appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 21Nigeria’s 11m-tonne cold storage gap exposes food supply weakness…as stakeholders list challenges, proffer solutionsBy Cynthia AloNigeria has an estimated 11 million tonnes of perishable produce requiring cold storage, but less than 20,000 tonnes of long-term capacity, stakeholders have said.They blamed short-term financing for blocking investment needed to cut post-harvest losses.Speaking at the 10th Sustainability Table Series in Lagos, themed, ‘‘Feeding the Future: Resilient […] The post Nigeria’s 11m-tonne cold storage gap exposes food supply weakness appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 21Nigeria confirms first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strainVanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 21Nigeria reports first Ebola case in a decadebunburymail.com.au · Australia
WorldOct 21Awka Anglican Diocese crisis deepens as Chancellor demands N5bn damagesThe crisis rocking the Awka Diocese of the Anglican Communion has deepened, with the diocesan Chancellor, B. E. Nwofor (SAN), demanding N5 billion in damages from the Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor, over his alleged removal from office. The post Awka Anglican Diocese crisis deepens as Chancellor demands N5bn damages appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 21Ebola: Kano govt activates emergency operatiions centreVanguard Nigeria
HealthOct 21Uganda Debunks Claims Of Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirmed InfectionWhile confirming the case on Tuesday, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, said the patient, a woman with a recent travel history to East Africa, particularly Uganda, returned to Nigeria with symptoms on October 7th. The post Uganda Debunks Claims Of Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirmed Infection appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 21Fasoranti was a custodian of Yoruba values — AfenifereBy Dapo Akinrefon The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday described its late leader emeritus, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as a custodian of Yoruba values. Afenifere, in a statement jointly signed by its Leader and General Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Mr Alade Rotimi-John, respectively, said Fasoranti would be remembered for his unwavering commitment to the […] The post Fasoranti was a custodian of Yoruba values — Afenifere appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria