Professionalism with tears: The pains of medical graduates in Nigeria
As Chinenye Kalu approached the notice board last November, she felt beads of cold sweat on her forehead. She was scared and tensed up, with hands trembling. She was one of the medical graduates who sat for the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) internship examination six months before, and knowing that very limited space was available for the tens of applicants who sat for the examination, she realised it would be a major challenge. (Chinenye Kalu is not her real name as she does not want her name mentioned.).
Nigerian stock market drops 1.36% to global reaction to Brexit
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the market capitalisation lost N145 billion or 1.36 per cent to close at N10.526 trillion against N10.671 trillion achieved on Thursday.
Alleged Coup Plot: Army chief summons commanders to Abuja
Following allegations that some senior military officers were plotting to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Friday, summoned senior officers to the army headquarters in Abuja, to review the security situation in the country.
Saraki/Ekwerenmadu forgery case: Ohaneze youths threaten showdown with AGF
Ahead of the Monday arraignment of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekwerenmadu by the federal government on Monday over Senate Rules forgery case, Ohanaze youth forum has threatened a showdown with the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Mr. Abubakar Malami.
Kwankwaso bails 170 prison inmates in Kano
Former Governor of Kano State and Senator representing Kano Central senatorial district, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso on Friday, secured the release of 170 inmates from various prisons in Kano after paying their fines.
Resignation After Brexit: Buhari hails Cameron as courageous statesman
President Muhammadu Buhari has empathised with British Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to resign in October.
Osinbajo: Nigeria needs Buhari now
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, said that Nigeria currently needs President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm of affairs as a honest, straightforward and with a genuine heart.
FG launches SOP, PSSP to rid corruption in seaports
The federal government, yesterday, launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the Nigerian seaports and the Port Service Support Portal (PSSP) to rid the country’s seaports of corruption.
Gana bemoans poor students-lecturer ratio, as 157 make first class in Covenant
Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana has lamented the poor students-lecturer ratio in the Nigerian university system, saying that it contradicts global practice of quality education.
Arm scandal: Group asks Fayose to resign
In what appear to be a daily ritual in Ekiti State, another protest rocked Ado-Ekiti, the state capital Friday as many interest groups storm the streets to condemned the alleged looting of the state treasury by Governor Ayo Fayose.
Factfile for 2018 World Cup qualifying competition in Africa
Factfile for 2018 World Cup qualifying competition in Africa
