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Nigerian government announces plan to review healthcare policy for civil servants

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The Nigerian Government has announced plans to review its healthcare policy for civil servants.

It stated that a more responsive and up-to-date framework is necessary, given the rising cost of drugs and persistent gaps in the delivery of healthcare services.

This disclosure was made during a free medical screening exercise for civil servants in Abuja, held as part of activities marking the 2025 Civil Service Week.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, underscored the importance of prioritising the health of workers, particularly in light of the demands placed upon them.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Service Welfare Office, Mrs Patience Oyekunle, Walson-Jack emphasised that sound health not only reduces medical expenses but also enhances productivity.

“Health is wealth. Anyone with good health will spend less on hospital visits and contribute more effectively to their job,” Oyekunle noted, expressing satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the screening exercise, including the prompt delivery of test results and administration of medication.

Acknowledging the challenges faced by some workers under the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA scheme—especially in accessing medicines and quality care—she called for urgent policy reforms.

“We need to revisit the existing healthcare policy framework. The current one is outdated and does not reflect today’s realities, especially with soaring drug costs,” she said.

Civil servants who took part in the exercise shared positive experiences. Azeez Champion described the process as well-organised, despite the high turnout, and urged colleagues to take advantage of such opportunities for regular health checks.

“We’ve lost many colleagues due to health issues that could have been detected early. Health is wealth,” he said.

Another beneficiary, Eneh Benedict, revealed that her test results had just confirmed high blood pressure—an ailment she had been unaware of.

“I’m glad I came. I’ve already started treatment and I feel better,” she said, praising the initiative and appealing for its continuation.

Dr Longbap Dinfa, Assistant Director at the Wellness Centre in the Office of the Head of Civil Service, explained that the initiative included a broad range of medical tests, covering hepatitis B and C, malaria, typhoid, diabetes, and blood pressure.

“We identified several undiagnosed conditions, including hepatitis, peptic ulcer, and malaria-typhoid infections. One woman who collapsed on Sunday was treated immediately and is now stable,” he revealed.

Dr Dinfa added that more serious cases had been referred to the National Hospital for specialist care, and he encouraged civil servants to incorporate routine health checks into their regular lifestyles.

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Nigerians React As Wike And His Support Group Launch Rivers-Based Radio Station To Campaign For Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

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Nigerians on social media are currently debating over a radio station current Minister of the FCT and past governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, launched to campaign for President Tinubu’ re-election in 2027.

Wike who is in a running battle with his successor and incumbent governor of the state, Sim Fubatra, launched the radio station on Saturday, February 7. His media aide, Lere Olayinka, who posted a video from the opening of the station, wrote

‘’Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors don get Radio Station on top Tinubu’s matter.

It is Majority FM 89.5.

Located right inside the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ office in Port Harcourt that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike just commissioned.”

While some Nigerians lauded Wike’s move, others argued that it smarks of eyeservice. They wonder what would become of the radio station after the elections in 2027. Others opined that Wike is only doing this to prove to President Tinubu that he is more valuable in the re-election bid than Governor Fubara who has found favor in the sight of some APC chieftains.

An X-user wondered the legality of having a radio station being opened for election campaigning. He asked how the National Broadcasting Commission NBC granted such approval for a radio station.

Read the divergent views below

 

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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables

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A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,

The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.

The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.

When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.

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US Reacts As De@th Toll In Kwara Terror Attacks Hits 200

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The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.

Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.

It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.

According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.

Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.

The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.

“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.

“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”

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