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6 reasons why increased funding for health should matter to you

Editor's note: The poor health financing arising from lean budget often results in weak and obsolete infrastructure in the hospitals, congestion of patients to access health care because of limited human resources. In this report, Wale Akinola, reveals the real reasons the federal government should increase funding for health sector. The way a country finances its health care system is a critical determinant for reaching universal health coverage. This is because it determines whether the health services that are available are equally affordable to those that need them. The health indicators for Nigeria are among the worst in the world. Nigeria shoulders 10% of the global disease burden and is making slow progress towards achieving the targets for the health related MDGs. The Nigeria health sector budget is not impressive as it has never moved closer to World Health Organization (WHO) template of 15% of the members' annual budget to be allocated to the health sector. READ

Liverpool return to top of Premier League table after beating Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield

- Liverpool vs Tottenham Premier League clash ended in favour of the home team - Firmino got the opener for the hosts, but Lucas Moura's equaliser canceled the goal out - Late own goal from Toby Alderweireld sealed the win for Jurgen Klopp's side who are back at the top of the table Liverpool returned to the summit of the Premier League table following their 2-1 win over title contenders Tottenham Hotspur in one of Sunday's fixtures on Sunday Roberto Firmino opened scoring for the Reds through a superb header in the 16th minute after connecting with Andy Robertson cross from the left flank. The hosts maintained leadership all through the first half of the meeting but were unable to increase their tally. Firmino's opener earlier in the game was his 12th EPL goal of the season after 31 matches, but also assisted five others in the process. The hosts tried all they could to ensure they added to their tally in the first stanza, it was however impossible as the visi

Abia senator-elect Orji Kalu spotted hanging out with 3 Oyinbo friends in private jet (photos)

- Abia senator-elect Orji Kalu recently took to hanging out with three Oyinbo men in a private jet - The politician shared photos of his playful rendezvous with the trio on Facebook - Many Nigerians have reacted to the pictures he posted Politician Orji Kalu has proven that he knows how to have fun just as much as he knows how to works hard both business-wise and politically. Recently, the politician who is now the senator-elect for Abia North senatorial district took to hanging out with some Oyinbos with whom he seemed to have struck a good friendship. The senator-elect took to his Facebook page to share photos of his rendezvous with these men. These pictures displayed a level of chattiness and playfulness which goes a long way to show how intimate he is with the men. READ ALSO: Senators-elect caution Buhari, say Tinubu men must not take over NASS Alongside the photos he shared, Orji also wrote a caption aimed at wishing Nigerians well as the month of March draws to a close.

Arsenal star Alex Iwobi to battle Ahmed Musa, 1 other Super Eagles star for prestigious prize

- Alex Iwobi, Arsenal star, tops three man shortlist for the 2018 edition of the NFF awards - The Arsenal star has been impressive for the Super Eagles as they return to AFCON championship as Group E leaders - Musa and Ighalo are the two other stars who complete the list as they contend for the individual prize Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi tops the three man shortlist for the second edition of the NFF football awards staging at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Monday, April 1. The 22-year-old has been superb for the Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles since the arrival of the German born tactician in late 2016. He is also one of the key players for Gunners manager, Unai Emery as they are pushing for their first Europa League title this campaign. Iwobi also played crucial role in Nigeria's return to African Cup of Nations championship this summer - having missed out of the last two editions. READ ALSO: Antoine Griezmann in secret meeting with Barcelona over potential summer move Al N

Just in: Gbajabiamila joins race for office of Speaker

The leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), has officially joined the race for the office of the Speaker of the 9th Assembly. Gbajabiamila, in company of 170 members-elect, made his intention known on Sunday in Abuja. Gbajabiamila said he was in the race to unite the nation and to bring good governance closer to the people. If elected speaker, Gbajabiamila said that he would galvanise the lawmakers to make life more abundant for all Nigerians. He said there was much work to be done by way of legislation in the area of education, health, power, infrastructure and alleviation of poverty. READ ALSO: Workers rewarded me with another 4-year term for prompt payment of salaries - Lalong Also, House of Representatives member Mohammed Mongonu (APC-Borno), said that all party members should respect and protect party supremacy. Mongonu, who read the citation of the candidate, said that it was normal for the minority leader to become majority leader when his