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 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a directive to suspend government officials from embarking on foreign trips. In a statement released through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation of Nigeria, George Akume, and signed by Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the President, Tinubu has clearly restricted foreign trips by government officials including ministers, heads of agencies, and other officials for three months from April 1st, 2024. Tinubu added that government officials who intend to go for any public funded international trip must seek and get presidential approval at least two weeks prior to embarking on any such trip, which must be deemed absolutely necessary.

Nurses in Delta State, under the aegis of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), yesterday, described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a leader, who personifies justice in leadership. The nurses, who were on a solidarity thank you march to Oborevwori for resolving their years of bondage under the leadership of the former Director of Nursing Services, Mrs Gloria Igumbor, pledged to use their privileged positions to ensure sustained health and wellness of Deltans. The nurses, who were seen bearing placards with various inscriptions such as “Governor of Destiny, Delta Nurses say Thank you”, “Thank you, our Governor for restoring the hope of Nurses”, “Victory for Nurses will better the health of Deltans”, “The Iroko Governor, Your Commissioner for Health is doing well” “Thank you, sir!”, “Thanks, our amiable Head of Service, ” “We are grateful to the Ukodo of Delta State for good governance, NANNM”, “Our Governor, Your Head of Service (HOS) is very competent,” among oth...