Ajoke Akintimoye

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Ajoke Akintimoye |Olatomiwa Oyedele

… urges FG to subsidise diabetes medications, consumablesThe National President of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN), Dr. Ejiofor Ugwu has revealed that 30,000 to 40,000 Nigerians die from diabetes annually. Ugwu made the disclosure in a statement ahead of the United Nations’ leads the world to celebrate the World Diabetes Day 2024 today. DAN has alerted that six million Nigerian with diabetes are challenged with real danger, following the rapid increase in the cost of healthcare.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Edward Oseghe |Richard Eweka |Ajoke Akintimoye

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has revealed how he won the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The Governor testified during his post swearing-in Thanksgiving Service and Praise Concert on Wednesday night which was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the Edo State capital. While praising and thanking Almighty God, he urged Nigerians to trust in God alone irrespective of challenging life circumstances.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Edward Oseghe |Ajoke Akintimoye

… abolishes Roads, Bridges Ministry, reverts to Ministry of WorksGovernor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. Okpebholo made this disclosure today in a statement signed by Hon. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor.

Nov 6, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Favour Anetor |Chidinma Kalu |Ajoke Akintimoye

…says, ‘we’ve restored hope, empowered our youths for the future’ …Mbah, Tambuwal hail Obaseki’s strides The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said he is leaving office as the governor of the State very satisfied having undertaken bold reforms and projects that have transformed critical areas of the State, including education, healthcare, economy, infrastructure and job creation, among others, improving the livelihoods of the people and placing the State on the path of growth and...

Nov 6, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Chidinma Kalu |Favour Anetor |Ajoke Akintimoye

…may pursue broader education policies reviewThe newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has officially revoked the 18-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions, bringing relief to many parents who had been worried since the former minister announced the policy. Dr. Alausa addressed journalists at his inaugural press conference on the contentious policy after resuming office in Abuja on Tuesday.