Patients cry out, ‘save our lives, resolve doctors’ demands
Some patients affected by the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the resident doctors across the country have appealed to the Federal Government to resolve the doctors’ demands amicably to save their lives.
Recession exit should boost purchasing power of Nigerians – Experts
Dr Augustine Ayuba, an accountant with Kaduna State University (KASU), says Nigeria is practically still in recession because the purchasing power of Nigerians is still low.
Recession exit will stabilise oil, gas industry – Stakeholders
Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector have expressed optimism that Nigeria’s exit from economic recession will help to stabilise the industry.
Tracking framework meant to track pirated artworks debuts, says MDN boss
The Aggregation Business Model and Tracking Framework will assist artistes to checkmate the pirating of their art works, newsmen report.
UN rights probe finds Syrian army responsible for deadly sarin attack
The nerve agent attack in Syria on April 4 that killed more than 80 people in the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun was carried out by the Syrian air force, a team of UN rights investigators has concluded.
Germans more optimistic about future than EU partners
Germans see the future of their country in a more positive light than many of their European neighbours, with Italians the least optimistic, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
AfDB, World Bank provide $800m for agric. transformation in Africa — Adesina
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), says the bank and World Bank have set aside 800 million dollars for the provision of agriculture technologies to farmers in Africa.
Expulsion of Amnesty International is ripe, Nigeria!
Worthy experiences are not only sourced from individuals. Nations of the world also provide veritable platforms which serve as rich fonts of great lessons which spur positive actions in reshaping the destinies of other nations. Even a heart infinitely prone to arcane impassiveness to issues would not escape notice of the glowing trend of negative perceptions of Amnesty International (AI) around the world.
Environmentalist decries sand filling of Lagos Lagoons
An Environmentalist, Mr John Ekoko, on Wednesday decried the ongoing sand filling of Lagoons in some parts of Lagos State by the state government, warning against its consequences.
Suya seller pleads guilty to attempted murder of 4-year-old girl
A Nigerian beef suya seller, Halilu Abdulahi, on Wednesday at an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, pleaded guilty to an attempt to slice the throat of a four-year-old girl.
Union confirms killing of Nigerian in S/Africa
The Nigerian Community in South Africa, on Wednesday confirmed the killing of one of its members, Mr Clement Ofoma, at Springs town, near Johannesburg.
Please suspend strike, Prof. Jibril Aminu appeals to ASUU
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources , Prof. Jibril Aminu, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the ongoing strike and continue to negotiate with the Federal Government.
Pay your Sanitation counterpart funds, community leaders urge Benue, C/River
Community Leaders in Benue and Cross River states on Wednesday pleaded with their state governments to pay up the counterpart funds to scale up sanitation and hygiene promotion.
It may take 20 years to break my record–Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt is feeling no pressure in retirement, confident his best times can remain world records for decades.
Yola FMC Medical Director begs doctors to resume work
Prof. Mohammed Auwal, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Federal Medical Centre, Yola, has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to consider the condition of patients and resume work.
Basketball: Morrison Appointed FIBA Technical Commissioner
The Chairman, Kaduna State Basketball Association, Scambo Morrison, has been appointed into the exclusive list of the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA), Technical Officials Committee.
