Osagie Ehanire: Ministerial nominee with a difference
IN this dispensation of “Change” , it is consoling that a personage like Dr. Osagie E. Ehanire is among the nominees for ministerial positions. As an accomplished medical doctor/surgeon he has distinguished himself in the medical profession and politics.
Eagles are not special, says Drissa
Head coach of Burkina Faso’s national team, Traore Drissa insists “there is nothing special” about the Nigeria side that beat his charges 2-0 in a 2016 Africa Nation’s Championship (Chan) qualifier in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
MASSOB faction condemns arrest of Radio Biafra Director, demands his release
ABAKALIKI—A faction of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB weekend called on the Federal government to immediately release the Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu who was arrested by the Department of State Service, DSS, in Lagos. In a statement issued in Abakaliki, the National Director of Information, MASSOB, Comrade Uchenna Madu threatened that any refusal by the federal government to ensure the release of Kanu would lead to a world- wide demonstration which would endanger the already battered image of Nigeria before the international community.
We’ve cleared salary arrears, says Abia govt
UMUAHIA—ABIA State Governrment said that all outstanding salaries and pensions in the State have been transmitted to banks for onward disbursement to their beneficiaries even as Governor Okezie Ikpeazu reminded the workers that “to whom much is given, much is expected” and urged them to reduce the time they spend on frivolities and focus on their work.
UNTH docs use candle lights, torch to perform surgeries – ARD President
ENUGU—Foremost teaching hospital in the south-east geopolitical zone, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital,UNTH,Ituku-Ozalla,Enugu State,weekend, was described as a facility where simple ailments transmute to complex diseases. This is made known by the Association of Resident Doctors,ARDs which also regretted the complete collapse of the hospital management which resulted in carrying out surgeries with torch and candle lights following dysfunctional generator sets dotting the hospital.
How companies empower people through promos
The Division for Social Policy and Development, DSPD of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UNDESA is committed to the promotion of people’s empowerment and social development globally. This commitment is administered by DSPD as part of its mission to promote more equitable growth in companies, particularly individuals, seeks to identify innovative approaches for poverty reduction, social integration, full employment and decent work for all.
