Oasis Magazine Apologizes To Hon Ebizi Ndiomu, Retracts Publication

By John Tega

The management of Oasis Magazine has apologized to Mrs. Ebizi Brown Ndiomu, the lawmaker representing Sagbama Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, following a publication on its online platform, oasismagazine.com.ng on February 20, 2026, with headline: ‘Adulterous Conduct Modeling Around Loikpobiri over Deputy Office.

In a statement signed by the publisher, Daniel Dafe Umukoro, said his attention was drawn to the publication recently, adding that the story sent in by one Diepreye Bagou (07034287403) from Bayelsa does not reflect the standard of the media house.

He added: “We have done a thorough check on the lawmaker and found out that the report crossed the red line.”

He continued: “Mrs. Brown is a respected lawmaker and the allegations made against her are untrue and hereby retracted.”

He said further: “The management apologises profusely to the lawmaker for any embarrassment the publication may have caused her and those close to her.”

Adding: “Oasis Magazine is not known for blackmail or propaganda and this report is hereby trashed and considered done in error.”

Umukoro hinted that going forward; the media house will upgrade mechanisms to avoid such pitfalls.

Oasis Magazine Apologizes To Hon Ebizi Ndiomu, Retracts Publication

Zulum Moves to Fix Rural Health Gap in Borno, Approves 473 Medical Workers and 100% Allowance for Doctors

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment of 473 medical personnel and introduced a 100 per cent rural posting allowance for doctors in a major push to strengthen healthcare services in underserved communities across Borno State.

The dual intervention is aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled health workers in rural areas and improving access to quality medical care for residents outside the state capital.

The Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospital Management Board, Abubakar Kullima, disclosed the development on Thursday in Maiduguri, noting that the governor had approved the immediate employment of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and community health extension workers.

Kullima explained that the recruitment also includes specialised health personnel and support staff such as perioperative care nurses and primary eye care workers who will be deployed to newly established and existing health facilities across the state.

According to him, the new workforce will be distributed across general hospitals and primary healthcare centres in the three senatorial zones to strengthen service delivery at both secondary and grassroots levels.

He said the move is part of broader reforms by the Zulum administration to rebuild and expand healthcare services in the state following years of conflict that strained public health infrastructure.

Beyond recruitment, the governor has also directed the immediate implementation of a 100 per cent rural allowance for doctors and a 40 per cent allowance for nurses serving in remote communities.

The incentive, approved through a memo to the hospital management board, is designed to attract qualified medical professionals to rural postings where harsh working conditions and limited facilities often discourage deployment.

With the new policy, doctors who accept rural postings will have their remuneration significantly increased, a step officials say is necessary to address the persistent shortage of medical personnel outside major towns.

Health sector observers say the initiative could significantly boost the availability of healthcare workers in rural communities where residents often travel long distances to access medical services.

The recruitment and incentive scheme form part of a series of healthcare reforms undertaken by Governor Zulum, including the approval of special training funds for resident doctors and the commissioning of specialised health facilities such as eye and dental hospitals.

Officials say the latest measures are expected to improve staffing levels in public hospitals, strengthen service delivery and expand access to essential healthcare across communities in Borno.

Zulum Moves to Fix Rural Health Gap in Borno, Approves 473 Medical Workers and 100% Allowance for Doctors

Breaking News: Cuba Signals Readiness for Dialogue With U.S., Insists on Sovereignty and Respect

By: Michael Mike

Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel has reaffirmed his country’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States in an effort to address long-standing disputes, while stressing that any engagement must be anchored on equality, mutual respect and full recognition of national sovereignty.

Speaking during a high-level meeting with members of the Political Bureau, the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, and the Executive Committee of the Council of Ministers on Friday in Havana, the Cuban leader revealed that officials from both countries have recently held discussions aimed at easing tensions and identifying practical solutions to contentious bilateral issues.

Díaz-Canel said the talks form part of the historic diplomatic approach that has guided the Cuban Revolution since its inception—one that supports dialogue while firmly defending the island’s independence and political system.

According to him, the discussions were designed to examine areas of disagreement between the two nations and determine pathways for resolving them through negotiation. He noted that the exchanges also seek to gauge whether both governments are prepared to take concrete steps that would improve relations and deliver tangible benefits to their citizens.

The Cuban president added that another key objective of the engagement is to explore possible areas of cooperation, particularly in addressing shared challenges that affect regional security and stability across Latin America and the Caribbean.

He cautioned against speculation surrounding the talks, emphasizing that the Cuban leadership traditionally refrains from responding to public conjecture about sensitive diplomatic processes.

“This is a complex and delicate process that must be handled with seriousness and responsibility,” Díaz-Canel said, noting that rebuilding understanding between the two countries requires sustained effort and careful diplomacy.

The Cuban government, he said, has consistently maintained that any progress in relations must be based on strict adherence to international law, reciprocity, and respect for the sovereignty and self-determination of the Cuban state.

Relations between Havana and Washington have long been marked by political tension and ideological differences. However, the latest engagement suggests a cautious attempt by both sides to reopen channels for dialogue and possibly chart a less confrontational path forward.

Breaking News: Cuba Signals Readiness for Dialogue With U.S., Insists on Sovereignty and Respect