Taraba Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC from PDP
Taraba State House Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 assembly members resign from PDP, join APC ahead of 2027 elections. Full list of defectors revealed.
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Healthcare Crisis for Nigeria's Deaf Community
9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.
PASAN Strike Halts Taraba Assembly Operations
Taraba State Assembly staff begin indefinite strike over financial autonomy and CONLESS. Meanwhile, all 16 PDP lawmakers defect to APC, reshaping the state's politics.
Taraba NGO Challenges TSUBEB on School Fees, Textbooks
A Taraba NGO, BICREDI, petitions TSUBEB to regulate rising private school fees and the one-time use textbook policy, citing financial strain on parents. This comes amid a PASAN strike and mass defection of PDP lawmakers to the APC in the state.
16 Taraba lawmakers dump PDP for APC
All 16 PDP members of Taraba State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing leadership crisis. The move comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's expected defection. Read more about this political realignment.
APC Gains Plateau Defectors Amid Taraba Political Shift
APC welcomes major defectors in Plateau while Governor Agbu's move to APC sparks debate in Taraba. Political realignment intensifies ahead of 2027 elections.
Taraba Governor Announces APC Defection Date
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas reveals he will officially defect from PDP to APC on November 19, citing state destiny. President Tinubu approves move.
Sokoto's Healthcare Revolution Under Governor Aliyu
Governor Ahmad Aliyu transforms Sokoto's healthcare with 800 new nurses, upgraded PHCs in all 244 wards, and N1.5bn Mama Kits investment. Maternal and child health outcomes improve dramatically.
Taraba Alarms Over Chemically Ripened Fruits
Taraba State warns residents against fruits ripened with toxic calcium carbide, branding sellers 'merchants of death'. Learn how to identify safe produce.
L-PRES Training Transforms Taraba Meat Handling
Taraba butchers adopt modern hygiene practices after L-PRES training, ensuring safer meat for consumers and boosting business confidence across the state.
Army arrests gunrunner in Taraba, recovers weapons
Nigerian Army troops arrest suspected gunrunner Abdulmudallabi Audu in Taraba, recovering AK-47 rifle and 53 rounds of ammunition. Operation continues to secure the state.
Ogun State & EU Launch Solar Healthcare Initiative
Ogun State partners with European Union to deploy solar energy systems across healthcare facilities, ensuring uninterrupted power and improved medical services in rural communities.
Nigeria's Health System: Ownership Confusion & Funding Gaps
Critical revelations emerge about Nigeria's fragmented health system as stakeholders identify ownership confusion and massive funding gaps threatening healthcare delivery nationwide.
Nigeria gets $400M World Bank boost for IDPs, healthcare
Nigeria secures massive $400 million World Bank funding to support Internally Displaced Persons and revolutionize Sokoto State's healthcare system, signaling strong economic recovery.
Abia, Ogun Lead Nigeria Health Investment Rankings
Groundbreaking report reveals Abia and Ogun states are outpacing others in health sector investments, signaling a major shift in Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Discover how these states are setting new standards for medical infrastructure and funding.
Jalingo Protest: Ghost Workers Demand Salaries
Taraba State capital witnesses massive demonstration as civil servants accused of being ghost workers protest dismissal and demand payment of outstanding salaries amid growing tension.
Nigeria signs €6.3M health production deal with EU-UNICEF
Federal Government signs landmark agreement to strengthen local manufacturing of essential health commodities, reducing import dependency and creating jobs.
Taraba APC Denies Conditions for Gov Kefas Defection
The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has refuted claims of imposing conditions for Governor Agbu Kefas's potential defection, calling such reports 'fabricated propaganda'.
Africa Loses $10B to Medical Tourism Yearly
NMA President reveals shocking $10 billion loss to medical tourism, exposing Africa's healthcare gaps and the urgent need for infrastructure investment.
Nigeria's Fight Against Maternal Deaths: New Solutions
Healthcare professionals in Nigeria are championing groundbreaking innovations and policy reforms to dramatically reduce the country's alarming maternal death rates and save thousands of women's lives.
Nigeria Expands Physiotherapy to Rural Areas via WHO Framework
Nigeria launches groundbreaking healthcare initiative adopting WHO's rehabilitation framework to bridge urban-rural physiotherapy divide and transform community health services.
Foundation Urges Govt to Support Free Health Initiatives
The Chidi Lota Foundation urges Nigerian government to strengthen free healthcare initiatives, highlighting critical gaps in maternal and child health services across the nation.
Nigeria's Health Funding Crisis: Solutions Revealed
Discover how Nigeria and other African nations can revolutionize health funding through innovative strategies and domestic resource mobilization for stronger healthcare systems.
Ebonyi Health Reforms Win National Leadership Award
Ebonyi State's transformative healthcare reforms have earned national recognition with a prestigious leadership award, showcasing remarkable improvements in maternal and child health services across the state.
Early Warning Systems Could Save Lives in Nigerian Hospitals
A prominent Nigerian medical advocacy group is pushing for mandatory implementation of Early Warning Scoring systems in hospitals nationwide to detect patient deterioration faster and reduce preventable deaths.
Taraba Gov Kefas Nears APC Defection in Political Shakeup
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas appears to be on the verge of a major political defection as top APC chieftains make strategic visit to Government House in Jalingo, signaling potential realignment ahead of 2027 elections.
Court frees 13 unlawfully detained inmates, awards ₦48m
In a landmark ruling, a Taraba High Court has ordered the immediate release of 13 unlawfully detained inmates and awarded them ₦48 million in compensation for violation of their fundamental rights.
Taraba Governor Kefas Set to Join APC
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is reportedly finalizing plans to defect from PDP to APC, a move hailed by the APC Reconciliation Forum as a significant boost for the ruling party.
David Jimkuta: Political Journey & Net Worth Revealed
Explore the inspiring journey of David Jimkuta - from his humble beginnings in Taraba State to becoming a political force in Nigeria. Discover his net worth, educational background, and rise to prominence.
EU, France invest €10.2M in Nigeria pharma sector
Massive €10.2 million investment aims to boost local drug manufacturing, reduce import dependency, and create thousands of jobs in Nigeria's healthcare sector.
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