Saturday, June 27, 2026

Ipalibo Banigo

April 28, 2026

Senate urges emergency funding to boost disease outbreak response

Ms Banigo said inadequate protective equipment and essential supplies could expose frontline health workers to occupational risks.

Nigerian Senate
April 23, 2026

Senate raises basic health care fund to 2%

“It represents Nigeria’s first statutory mechanism for sustainable health financing,” she said.

Primary Healthcare Centre
December 17, 2025

Lawmakers pray for Nigeria as national assembly holds Christmas carol

Senators and House of Representatives members have harped on the need to continue to pray for peace in Nigeria.

National Assembly holds Christmas carol
October 21, 2025

FG pledges TCI model sustenance to drive urban health, family planning

Ms Ukaire commended TCI for aligning its work with the National Family Planning Policy and supporting states to strengthen local systems.

Family planning
October 16, 2024

NHIA begins health insurance enrolment for 10,000 people in Rivers

Ms Banigo, affirmed her commitment to improving healthcare access for her constituents.

Rivers people
October 2, 2024

ECOWAS female MPs hold women empowerment forum

“We are advocating for more women to join parliaments in their various countries because they have a lot to bring to the table,” said Ms Banigo.

ECOWAS female MPs
September 2, 2024

Senator lauds Tinubu’s 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals

She said the subsidy will significantly reduce the operational costs of public hospitals. 

Sen Ipalibo Banigo