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Rivers Probes Alleged Sale Of Vaccines, Vows Punishment

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3 years ago

August 9, 2023

The Rivers State Government said it was investigating complaints by some nursing mothers that immunisation vaccines were being sold by personnel in health centres.

The government said any staff caught selling vaccines will face disciplinary actions.

The Executive Director of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Dr Kinikanwo Green said this when he paid an unscheduled visit to Obio Cottage and Rumuokwurishi Health Centers in Obio/Akpotha Local Government Area of the state.

This came as some nursing mothers accused some personnel at the Obio Cottage Hospital and the Rumuokrushi Health Centre in Obio/Ajpir Local Government of the State of selling vaccines.

One of the mothers who spoke to our correspondent said the first time she took her son to the facility she was asked to pay some money.

The mother who refused to mention her name stated, “The first time I took in, I didn’t have to pay, the second time I was told that I should pay N9000 for one (vaccine) for a first-time mum.

“When I travelled, the other hospitals where I took the injection didn’t ask for anything. They have the whole thing they said I have to pay for here.

“So today is the first time since I came back and he was given just two and we were asked to pay for one, N10,000 and I don’t have it. So I am going,” she added.

However, addressing the mothers at the Obio Cottage Hospital, Kinikanwo said the state government will not tolerate any act that is capable of affecting the Health of children or mothers.

He stated, “We are taking it very seriously. The Board has also noted one or two personnel and of course, disciplinary actions will be taken against those culpable.

“We have already set up a disciplinary committee to look into this and of course, recommendations will be made, and we are going to carry out the necessary punitive measures against these staff,” he added.

He insisted that the vaccines are free adding that it was done so by the government of Governor Siminilayi Fubara. He also stated that it was the reason for his visits to ascertain the allegations.

“The Government of Sir Siminilayi Fubara has sent us here. On the issue of vaccines, we don’t want to hear that anyone is paying money or anyone charging anyone.

“We are not going to accept any sharp practices that are inimical to the health of our mothers and the Health of our children,” he explained.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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16 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.