Tinubu Vows to Revitalize Health Sector and Rebuild Public Trust Tinubu Appeals to Health Workers, Pledges to Revitalize the Health Sector and Restore Public Confidence President Bola Tinubu, in a meeting with leaders of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), a Nigeria Labour Congress affiliate, appealed to health workers to return to their duties. He […]
President Bola Tinubu Makes Key Appointments Within Days of Assuming Power Just four days after assuming the presidency, Bola Tinubu wasted no time in announcing his initial set of appointments. Among these notable appointments is Senator George Akume, the former Governor of Benue State, who has been chosen as the Secretary to the Government of […]
Global Leaders and Dignitaries to Attend Inauguration with Over 22 Heads of States Expected The stage is set for the highly anticipated inauguration ceremony at the Eagle Square in Abuja, as all necessary preparations have been made to ensure a smooth and successful event. Among the notable attendees are the key figures who will […]
The police arrested the Yoruba Nation suspects and said they found charms on them . A day before the inauguration of Nigeria’s new president, Bola Tinubu, separatists hijacked a federal station in Ibadan, Oyo State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The five separatists, agitating for an independent Yoruba Nation, hijacked Amuludun […]
Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for increased protection of children, regardless of their social class or status. The call comes as Nigeria prepares to celebrate Children’s Day in 2023. In a statement jointly signed by the state chairperson, Motunrayo Ayegbayo, and the Secretary, Abisola Ariwodola, NAWOJ expressed […]
Bola Tinubu’s inauguration as Nigeria’s new president brings with it a set of daunting challenges for the “giant of Africa.” While the country boasts a massive population and vast economic potential, it is plagued by significant problems that demand immediate attention. At 71 years old, Tinubu is no stranger to adversity. His successful tenure as […]
UK Implements Ban on Family Reunification for Foreign Students, Citing Migration Reduction and Economic Concerns The United Kingdom has announced that starting from January 2024, foreign students, specifically undergraduate and postgraduate students on non-research courses, will no longer be allowed to bring their families, including spouses, children, and parents, to the country. The decision was […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed numerous online fraud methods that can defraud traders and the general public. Traders have been cautioned by the commission to be cautious of various online strategies that target them for fraudulent activities. These revelations were made by the commission during its telecom consumers sensitization program, titled “Shine Your […]
Governor-elect of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has filed a lawsuit against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and its Director, Corps Certification, Ibrahim Muhammad, alleging conspiracy, deceit, and misrepresentation of facts. Mbah is seeking N20 billion in general and exemplary damages from the Defendants. In addition, he is requesting a declaration that […]
President-elect Bola Tinubu commits to unifying the country and strengthening relations with the United States upon assuming office on May 29. In a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Tinubu emphasized his immediate focus on implementing institutional reforms, development programs, and addressing the needs of impoverished Nigerians to deepen democratic institutions. President-elect […]
LP National Chairman, Julius Abure and the party’s factional chairman, Lamidi Apapa were also in court on Wednesday. FILE: Peter Obi (middle) at the Tribunal on Wednesday The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned to Friday, May 19 for continuation of pre-hearing in the petition by presidential candidate of the Labour Party […]
It is not uncommon for legal challenges to arise following presidential elections, as political rivals and other interested parties seek to contest the outcome of the vote. In this case, five lawsuits have been filed at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, seeking to prevent Bola Ahmed Tinubu from assuming the presidency. It is […]
Reports suggest that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), All Progressives Congress (APC), and the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, may oppose the request by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a live broadcast of the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja. PDP has insisted on live media coverage of the proceedings, saying […]
L-R: Development Practitioner and Serial Social Entrepreneur, Abiodun Odunuga; Brother to the late Pastor Dare Adeboye, Pastor Adeolu Adeboye; Chairman, Dare Adeboye Foundation, Mrs Temiloluwa Adeboye; former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, CEO, Opportunik Global Fund, Kola Oyeneyin and Executive Personal Assistant to the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Leke […]
According to experts, drug-resistant diseases are responsible for the deaths of at least 700,000 people annually. During a virtual media roundtable organised by Pfizer, health experts emphasized that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has become a major concern for global health, with minor infections potentially becoming life-threatening and difficult to treat if left unaddressed. The experts aimed […]
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, which is currently in session at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, has scheduled May 10, 2023, as the date to resume hearing the petition filed by Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, against the presidential election. Additionally, the tribunal has also postponed the pre-hearing of the […]
Following a massive gridlock caused by a fuel-laden tanker that fell and spilt its content around the Ibafo area of Ogun State in the early hours of Sunday, the Federal Road Safety Commission has advised road users to explore alternative routes. According to the commission, road users going into and out of Lagos are advised […]
The NMC has launched a probe. Photo: Stock image/Maskot/Getty — © Getty Images/Maskot Nurses who are registered as living in Northern Ireland are being investigated as part of a probe into a test centre in Nigeria. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched an investigation after concerns were raised over a centre in Nigeria where […]
David Nwamini, the key figure in the arrest and conviction of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed his desire to stay in the United Kingdom. During the sentencing hearing, David, who was to be a kidney donor in the organ trafficking case, made a statement in which he talked about his […]
The total debt figure of Nigeria will jump to 77 trillion if the National Assembly reconsiders President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for N22.7 trillion ‘Ways and Means’ loan. The Debt Management Office Director Patience Oniha disclosed this on Wednesday during the public presentation of the 2023 budget by the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning. She […]