Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have initiated a seven-day warning strike that commenced at midnight on Friday. This decision follows a fifteen-day notice provided to the Federal Government, reflecting significant concerns regarding various unresolved matters impacting their members throughout the country. Kabiru Minjibir, the national chairman of JOHESU, outlined the union’s requests during a press conference in Abuja. The union is advocating for substantial modifications to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, similar to the adjustments made to the Consolidated Medical Salary…
Day: October 25, 2024
Political Party Reacts As Tinubu Appoints Bianca Ojukwu As Minister
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has reacted to the recent appointment of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that Tinubu, during the week, dismissed some of his ministers and appointed others to reshuffle his cabinet. The Ministerial appointees, however, are subject to screening and confirmation by the Senate in the coming week. Reacting to the development, APGA said Ojukwu’s appointment represents a bold and commendable decision by President Bola Tinubu. APGA factional National Chairman Sly Ezeokenwa expressed his pride in…
‘I Left Behind $70 Billion While Leaving Office’ – Obasanjo Reacts To Nigeria’s Staggering Debt
Nigeria’s former military and civilian ruler, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has criticized the country’s mounting debt burden under successive governments despite his tenure leaving behind fortunes. Obasanjo, who served as the President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, mentioned that his administration left behind approximately $70 billion which included a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion earmarked for an “excess crude” account. In a private conversation with Kayode Akintemi of News Central Television on Thursday, Obasanjo expressed his regret over the lacklustre leadership in the country. He noted that his administration…