Ebonyi State Government says it will enroll an additional 200,000 residents into the state health insurance scheme as part of efforts to expand access to healthcare services. Governor FRANCIS NWIFURU disclosed this when he received the National Executive Committee of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, led by its President, APPOLOS NDUKUBA, at his office. NWIFURU said his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of medical […]

The United States (US) is set to withdraw about 200 military personnel deployed in Nigeria who are currently supporting counterterrorism efforts, with some of the troops expected to depart by the end of September. American and Nigerian officials said the deployment, despite its limited size, had made a notable contribution to the fight against Islamist militants through intelligence assistance, military support and specialised training. Despite the planned withdrawal, the US […]

The contract for the rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions which is set to last for a period of three weeks across the country has officially been awarded by the Federal Government of Nigeria, aimed at putting the institutions in shape for the commencement of training programmes by the Nigerian Police Force. In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice […]