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Kaduna State Legislature Vows To Prioritize Health-Focused Policies And Funding
Kaduna State Legislature Vows To Prioritize Health-Focused Policies And Funding....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Magaji Danjuma, has pledged that the state legislature will allocate sufficient budgetary funds to support health-focused policies. He emphasized that they would collaborate with healthcare agencies like the Kaduna Contributory Health Management Agency to ensure the effective implementation of health-related policies in the state.
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Speaking at an engagement meeting in Abuja with Kaduna State House of Assembly members on “Health Financing and Leadership,” Danjuma stressed their commitment to providing an enabling environment for the allocation and supervision of necessary funds, as well as ensuring that the required personnel are available to execute health policies.
While acknowledging health as a top concern for the state, Danjuma also highlighted the interconnected issues of poverty in Nigeria, including access to healthcare, insecurity, food security, and protection of lives and property.
The Kaduna State government recently announced the establishment of 72 free medical services for children under the age of five and expectant mothers. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmed, noted the government’s efforts to equip primary healthcare facilities with qualified staff, adequate medication, and advanced equipment to address maternal and infant mortality issues, especially in rural areas.
“We have started setting up under-5 clinics that provide free medical services to pregnant women and children under 5, we established around 72 but we are attempting to make them more functional. We make sure the primary healthcare facilities have the necessary staff, medications, and supplies. To address these challenges, the Governor recently dispersed 290 primary healthcare facilities outfitted with cutting-edge technology,” she stated.
The Presidency has rejected calls for the sacking of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede following the anti-graft agency’s decision to freeze the Osun State Government’s accounts days before the August 15 gubernatorial election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The EFCC had placed a “Post No Bill” order on the accounts on Wednesday, citing suspicious transactions and an ongoing investigation since March 2026, asserting its legal right to freeze accounts for 72 hours based on reasonable suspicion. However, President Bola Tinubu intervened on Thursday, directing the commission to unfreeze the accounts and labeling their action embarrassing due to its timing and political optics.
Following this intervention, opposition figures intensified pressure on Olukoyede to resign. Major Agbo, National Chairman of the NNPP, criticized Tinubu’s directive as undermining the EFCC’s independence by creating the appearance that the commission takes orders from the President, while Yunusa Tanko of the Obidient Movement suggested Olukoyede should step down to protect his personal integrity.
Conversely, sources within the Presidency indicated that while President Tinubu was frustrated with the timing of the move, it does not signal the end of Olukoyede’s tenure, with one official noting that a disagreement with the President is not grounds for dismissal.
In a related development, court documents obtained by SaharaReporters revealed that the EFCC had secured a formal order from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, August 5, 2026, to freeze three Osun State Government accounts over allegations of public fund diversion and money laundering. This order authorizes the agency to restrict transactions pending the conclusion of its investigation and potential prosecution.
Market sources indicate that parallel market (black market) operators in Lagos traded the dollar at a selling rate of ₦1430 and a buying rate of ₦1415 on Friday, August 7, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Meanwhile, official rates via the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a high of ₦1367 and a low of ₦1363. Please note that the CBN does not officially recognize parallel market transactions and advises individuals to conduct foreign exchange dealings through authorized banking channels. Actual transaction rates may also vary depending on specific market conditions and locations.
During the inauguration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reconciliation committee, NDC chieftain Buba Galadima revealed that Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed is currently straddling the political fence and could potentially align with either the NDC or President Bola Tinubu of the APC for the 2027 polls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Galadima shared that Governor Mohammed had previously considered defecting after a late-night meeting, but ultimately backed out due to advice against joining a party that already features a strong presidential candidate.
In a separate development, Governor Mohammed recently swore in four new commissioners—Madaki Ahmad Gololo, Bashir Yau, Bashir Adamu Rishi, and Baraya Ibrahim—to fill vacancies left by officials who resigned to pursue political ambitions, were removed, or stepped down voluntarily ahead of the upcoming general elections. Emphasizing integrity and transparency, the governor noted that the appointments ensure continued representation for the affected local government areas in the State Executive Council.
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