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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN), Dr. Maureen Nwafor, has called for stronger collaboration between community and clinical pharmacists, saying a united pharmacy profession is critical to improving patient care and strengthening Nigeria's healthcare system. Nwafor made the call in a goodwill message at the 45th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), themed "From Local Pharmacy Practice to Global Impact: Managing Complex Political Systems," held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.  Among the esteemed guests at the conference were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who led the Federal Government delegation; the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro; the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare S...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The Chairman of the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) and Chief Executive Officer of PAXS Pharmaceutical Limited, Pharmacist Uchenna Uzoma Apakama, has called on the Federal Government and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to formally recognise community pharmacists as primary healthcare providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), saying the policy would significantly expand healthcare access and accelerate Nigeria's pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Apakama made the call on Tuesday at the ongoing National Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), being held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, where he urged policymakers to move beyond acknowledging the contributions of community pharmacists to embedding their roles in healthcare legislation and national policy frameworks. The conference attracted an array of hig...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The Progressive Women Empowerment Group (PWEG) on Saturday formally declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, inaugurating its state coordinators during a colourful ceremony at the Women Development Centre, Abuja, where hundreds of women leaders, youth groups and supporters gathered to endorse the President's Renewed Hope Agenda. The event, convened by the Founder and National Convener of the organisation, Ambassador Memunat Hassan Ahmed, attracted a mammoth crowd from across the country. Participants unanimously passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu's leadership, describing his economic reforms and governance initiatives as laying the foundation for long-term national renewal, economic stability and inclusive development. Speaking at the inauguration, Ambassador Ahmed said the swearing-in of state coordinators marked the beginning of an extensive grassroots mobilisation ...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA -- The wife of the member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hajiya Zulaihat Sanni, has declared that Kogi State is poised to deliver a resounding victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to remain united and support the country's leadership through prayers and constructive engagement. Hajiya Sanni, who represented her husband, Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem (SEA), made the declaration while addressing journalists on the sidelines of the Progressive Women Empowerment Group gathering held at the Women Development Centre, Abuja. The event, convened by Ambassador Mamunat Hassan Ahmed, attracted women leaders, political stakeholders, youth representatives and party supporters from across the country to discuss women's political participation, grassroots mobilisation and national development. Speaking o...

... Dr. Vivian Sonny-Nsirim says the President's education reforms have expanded access to higher education for vulnerable families, while urging Nigerians to remain patient as broader government policies take effect. By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Chief Executive Officer of the Young Moms Support Initiative, Dr. Vivian Sonny-Nsirim, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration for what she described as transformative reforms in the education sector, particularly the implementation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), saying the initiative has restored hope to thousands of Nigerian families struggling to finance tertiary education. Dr. Sonny-Nsirim, who also holds the traditional titles of Ugochinyere I of Igbo Land and Madubia of Uke Kingdom, said the student loan scheme has significantly reduced the financial burden on parents, especially widows and other vulnerable households, enabling many students to remain in universities despite prevail...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The Director-General of the Progressive Arewa People Support Asiwaju (PAPSA), Ambassador Rabi Garba Dangizo, has declared that the policy reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are steadily repositioning Nigeria for sustainable development, describing the administration as one committed to rebuilding the nation’s economy and strengthening its democratic institutions. She expressed confidence that the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda would ultimately deliver lasting dividends despite the short-term challenges associated with the ongoing reforms. Ambassador Rabi Garba Dangizo reaffirmed her unwavering support for the continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration beyond 2027. She also commended the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), stating that under the leadership of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, the group successfully mobilised over 100,000 supporters during the 2023 general elections in support of President Tinubu’s victory. She expressed ...