Dearth of nurses hit Lagos hospitals
Lagos—National Association of Nurses and Mid-wife, Lagos State Council has raised concerns over the continuous shortage of nurses and mid-wife in the State owned hospitals.
Govt explains why Gwandu was relieved of appointment
THE Presidency, weekend, dismissed claims by a former Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Bashir Gwandu, that his sack was an act of witch-hunt for blowing the whistle on underhand deals in waivers granted some telecom companies.
FESTAC residents accuse Eko DISCO of non-performance
Lagos—Residents of Festac Town in Lagos State have called on the incoming General Muhammadu Buhari administration to take back the part of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, sold to Eko Distribution Company, EKDC, accusing the private company of not being interested in providing electricity to the people.
Ogun Chief Judge frees 38 prisoners
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Olatokunbo Olopade, has freed no fewer than 38 inmates, who were awaiting trial in all the five prison facilities across the state.
Oshodi-Apapa gridlock: Fuel tankers take over expressway again
LAGOS—After last week’s respite from the usual heavy traffic situation on Oshodi-Apapa expressway, fuel tankers resurfaced at the weekend, blocking the entire access road.
Lay a new foundation for sports development, Opara tells Yakmut
As more Nigerians continue to react to the appointment of Mallam Alhassan Yakmut as the acting Director General of the National Sports Commission, a former African champion in the 200 metres race, Christy Opara has advised him to lay a solid foundation for the true development of sports from the grassroots. She spoke to Sports Vanguard in an exclusive chat.
