YOBE STATE GOVT APPROVES ENROLLMENT OF RETIREES INTO THE STATES HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT. (PHOTO).

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 YOBE STATE GOVERNMENT APPROVES ENROLLMENT OF RETIREES INTO THE STATES HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT  Yobe state government has approved the enrollment of the state and local government retirees into the state  contributory  Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) social equity programme, marking a significant milestone in the state's effort to strengthen social protection and expand access to quality healthcare . Announcing the development, the Executive Secretary of the Agency ,Dr Babagana Tijjani said the initiative is designed to eliminate the financial burden of our of pocket health care expenditure among pensioners by providing them with access to comprehensive, affordable and quality healthcare services through YSCHMA accredited health facilities across the state.                 According to Dr Tijjani, the approval reflects Governor Buni's unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of retirees and ensuring that senior c...

STARMER ADMITS ERROR OVER PETER MANDELSON UK AMBASSADOR APPOINTMENT AMID FAILED SECURITY VETTING, AND JEFFREY EPSTEIN TIES, CALLS TO RESIGN GROW. (PHOTO).


 Starmer admits error over Peter Mandelson UK ambassador appointment amid failed security vetting, and Jeffrey Epstein ties, calls to resign grow

  

 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted he made an error of judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Washington, saying he would not have approved the move if he had been aware that Mandelson had failed security vetting. Starmer made the comments in the House of Commons on Monday, as he faced intense questioning from lawmakers over how the appointment went ahead despite the unresolved security concerns.

Starmer said he was not informed that Mandelson had not passed an intensive vetting process and placed responsibility on Foreign Office officials, arguing that the information “could and should have been shared” before Mandelson took up the post. He insisted the appointment followed proper procedures, but said he was “furious” that he had not been made aware of the security assessment. Mandelson was removed from the role after about nine months, following scrutiny of his association with Jeffrey Epstein and questions over his conduct in office.

The situation has triggered mounting political pressure on Starmer, with opposition parties calling for his resignation and accusing him of serious misjudgment in handling a key diplomatic appointment. Within his own party, unease has grown over both the vetting failure and the broader political fallout, particularly as Labour faces challenging local election results and ongoing criticism of its performance in government.

The controversy has also renewed scrutiny of Mandelson’s suitability for the role, including warnings that his past associations and business dealings raised reputational concerns. Starmer has defended his wider decision-making process but acknowledged that, had he known the full details of the security assessment, Mandelson would not have been appointed.


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