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The economist said Nigerians are under intense economic pressure, adding that the rate of poverty in the country is increasing mental health cases. Renowned economist, Bismarck Rewane, says Nigerians are not interested in budgetary figures if the prices of basic commodities like rice, bread, and Garri don’t go down. Rewane, the Managing Director of Financial…
President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion before a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The appropriation bill was christened the “Budget of Renewed Hope.” President Tinubu entered the Chamber of the House of Representatives at 11.13 a.m. The National Anthem was recited upon his arrival….
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RIVERS CP ASSURES CAB OPERATORS OF THEIR SAFETY, WARNS CRIMINALS IN THE STATE
by Mohammed Jinadu. The elections of Bayelsa, Imo and KOGI States held a pivotal place in Nigeria’s democratic process. It was seen by all stakeholders particularly the Civil Society Organizations to evaluate the new government’s performance and how that will galvanize the people towards the new leadership of the recently elected administration. KIMPACT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE…
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has faulted the signing into law of the N2.17trn supplementary budget by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. In his reaction, he claimed, in a statement, that the President failed to consider certain emergencies and pressing needs of the country. He noted that going by the manner the…
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The Labour Party flag bearer said a destination is not an event but a journey. The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, on Monday, said his dream for a new Nigeria has not ended with the October 26- 2023, verdict of the Supreme Court. Peter Obi spoke at…
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In line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed that sting operations at night time be stopped in all the Commands of the EFCC.
Nigerian conjoined twins arrive Saudi Arabia for surgery
The twin girls, Hassana and Husaina born to Hassan Isa from Kano, are joined at the chest and share vital organs.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday welcomed a set of conjoined twins from Nigeria for separation surgery.
A statement from the Saudi Arabia embassy in Abuja signed by Mohammed Alsahabi said the surgery was facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSARelief).
The twin girls, Hassana and Husaina, born to Hassan Isa from Kano State, are joined at the chest and share vital organs.
The embassy said the condition of the girls makes their separation a “medically intricate and challenging procedure
The surgery is scheduled to take place at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh
The twins’ family will be accommodated in Riyadh, and a support system will be in place to provide comfort and assistance throughout the journey,” the statement said.
The twins’ family will be accommodated in Riyadh, and a support system will be in place to provide comfort and assistance throughout the journey,” the statement said.
The twins’ family will be accommodated in Riyadh, and a support system will be in place to provide comfort and assistance throughout the journey,” the statement said.
The embassy noted that this initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to humanitarian causes and its dedication to helping those in need, regardless of their nationality or background.
It added that Saudi Arabia has given a great deal of attention to the healthcare needs of many other countries, through its programmes including the unique Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme.
“Since its inception in 1990, this programme has reviewed 133 sets of conjoined twins referred from 24 countries, and 59 sets of twins have been successfully separated by the Saudi programme,” the official said.
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate to seek approval for his 2022-2024 borrowing plan. The President in a message addressed to the Senate, on Wednesday, described that the request was affixed on an approval given by the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, after a Federal Executive Council meeting early in May 2023. Senate President Godswill…
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UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief is urging Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers to observe their cease-fire, and he says the international community must develop a reconstruction package “that supports the Palestinian people and strengthens their institutions.” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters after Thursday’s announcement of an end to 11 days of deadly clashes…
