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President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony; Peter Obi Addresses Merger Speculations with Atiku and Kwankwaso | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers in Abuja Ceremony Peter Obi Addresses Merger Speculations with Atiku and Kwankwaso New Health Minister Ali Pate Aims to Curb Medical Tourism Wike Says…
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Tems become first Nigerian to debut at No. 1 on billboard 100; world’s first malaria vaccine coming to Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
TUC threatens strike over ASUU strike - againTems become first Nigerian to debut at No. 1 on billboard 100World’s first malaria vaccine coming to Nigeria, others in Sub-Saharan AfricaNigeria to…
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Health Minister makes promises, President Buhari to go on medical tourism immediately after
The Federal Government Monday, February 28, advised Nigerians to seek information on the treatment of some diseases locally before thinking of going abroad. According to the government, the advice became…
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Sinzu’s Trip: President Buhari goes again for medical tourism | The #YNaijaCover
Across many indices, healthcare in Nigeria falls short and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated those problems, signifying a turning point for action in the country. Global citizen, 2020. If we are…
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Stopping Buhari’s medical tourism may lead to improved healthcare
The Senate Thursday, reportedly issued a strong warning to State House Officials to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from embarking on medical tourism. The warning was given by Senator Danjuma La’ah, Senate Committee…
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We can’t trust Aisha Buhari benefitting from medical tourism while also against it
For a while now, Nigeria has been entertained with the political and family drama emanating around the First Lady Aisha Buhari. Undoubtedly, she has created a media sensation around herself…
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Why the attention over flying former Vice President Ekwueme abroad is noisy
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari, on Friday evening, approved the overseas treatment for currently ailing former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme. Immediately the announcement was made, the knights and…
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The Thread: “Very soon Nigerians will go to hospitals and not find a doctor” | TwitterNG sounds the alarm
According to this thread, a third wave of doctors' exodus will soon occur. And it doesn't appear the Federal Government is at all concerned about this issue, not to mention…
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Equip and use the Aso Rock clinic | Medical doctors associations tell Buhari
The Commonwealth Medical Association and the Nigerian Medical Association have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to use the Aso Rock clinic henceforth. Vice-President, Commonwealth Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, said it was…
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Wasn’t me: What then does Osinbajo think about tourism?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Laolu Akande, the media assistant of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has distanced his boss from bearing credit for the statement that criticized medical tourism. Mr Osita…
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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo finally denies “medical tourism” comments
We sort of predicted this already. When yesterday we learnt that 'the Vice-President said that medical tourism has cost Nigeria billions of dollars and “we want to stop that trend because…
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Osinbajo’s health speech: Hypocrisy or honesty?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has criticized the thousands of Nigerians who go abroad for medical tourism, according to a speech given on his behalf by Mr…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: Can Buharists and Wailers disagree in peace?
by Ololade Ajekigbe Mr President has returned home after being away on medical vacation for 104 days. His arrival and subsequent nationwide address have been a controversial subject of discourse…
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[The Presidential Blog] Did Osinbajo really send this man to throw shade at Buhari?
Premium Times has just reported that the Vice President decried the enormous amount of money Nigerians spend on medical tourism in other countries at the commencement of a two-day national health…
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Opinion: President Buhari is just an opportunist
by Adeboye Adegoke It’s 100 days today since the president left the country to attend to his health, and this will be the second instance this year alone. It must…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it would prosecute…
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Why Nigerians will continue to seek medical treatment abroad – Health minister
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Health, Prof. Issac Oyewole on Thursday said Nigeria will require $1 billion annually to stop its citizens from traveling abroad fro medical treatment. Adewole spoke…
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Opinion: A brief memo to President Buhari
by Dr Laz Ude Eze My dear President Buhari, Please get well and return home. We need you strong and healthy. But your prolonged stay in the United Kingdom is…
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[The Presidential Blog] This can’t be the right time to ask for an annual vacation, Mr. president
President Muhammadu Buhari, pursuant to Section 145 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) has just written the Senate to request 10 days off. In the…
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Opinion: Nigerian public officials and the folly of overseas medical treatment
by Ayo Olutokun Let us raise the question then: What is the status of our national health institutions and why are public officials and others so scared of using them?…
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Is medical tourism just a status symbol? – Report from today’s #RubbinMinds
by Isi Esene The recent plane crash involving the governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, and his subsequent evacuation out of the country for a more comprehensive medical attention has…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy