JOHESU issues 15 days ultimatum to FG
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Association have issued the Federal Government a 15-day ultimatum, saying they will commence an indefinite strike over outstanding welfare issues with the union. Mr Biobelemonye Josiah, JOHESU’s National President, said this in a letter addressed to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris […]
Kogi Varsity scores 100% accreditation as NUC approves 24 more programmes
The Management of Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba, on Friday said the institution has attained 100 per cent accreditation of its programmes with 24 new ones by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Prof. Marietu Tenuche, Vice-Chancellor of the University, disclosed this during her maiden press briefing at the University Senate Building on Friday in Anyigba. […]
CKC ’77 ready for Buhari
By Emeka Obasi Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha deserves recognition and respect. In 1977, the school’s soccer team became the first from Africa to win a global soccer trophy. That was just before FIFA introduced age group competitions. CKC, representing Nigeria, lifted the International Schools Soccer Federation ( ISSF) Cup at the Dublin ’77 […]
2023: Lagos League of Imam, Muslim scholars, okay Jandor for Gov
The League of Imam and Muslims Scholars, “Alfa” In Kosofe, Ikosi-Ketu and Agboyi councils have expressed support for the Lead Visioner of Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called “Jandor” as Lagos State governor in 2023.
“Government policies not friendly on Nigerian start-ups”
By Providence Adeyinka In this interview, Chief Executive Officer, Eficaz Movers Limited, Mr. Imara Oghenero, said that the bottlenecks from government regulations, have not been friendly with start-up even as he pointed out that the movers industry remains untapped. Excerpts: What’s the idea behind Eficaz Movers? In July 2019, when I was to move to […]
Stakeholders meet to find solutions to challenges facing Health sector
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has reiterated the need for a drastic reform in the Nigeria Health sector using the window of opportunity which COVID-19 has brought that have made Government give special attention to the health sector, calling on Federal ministry of health and states to do more in line with the vision of President Muhammadu Buhari to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
FCTA raids criminal hideouts, arrests 49 suspects
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA, through the Ministerial Task Team on City Sanitation on Thursday, raided criminal hideouts in Gwarinpa Estate, with 59 suspects arrested in the process.
Serbian weapons in Mali: Where did extremists take them, what it means to Col Goïta
Human Rights Agency Amnesty International has identified Serbian weapons in videos released by armed groups operating in the Sahel, mostly from Mali and Burkina Faso. The images take from social networks of the terrorists show stockpiles of weapons and rifles in the hands of ISIS fighters, the GSIM, the Dozos, the Volontaires pour la défense […]
Bauchi Gov swears-in SSG, Chief of Staff, Commissioners, others
By Charly Agwam – Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has sworn-in the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Ibrahim Kashim, Chief of Staff Government House, Dr. Aminu Gamawa and his Deputy, Bashir Ya’u. Others sworn-in on Thursday by the Bauchi State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar at the Bauchi State Government House […]
The rising cost of food!
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf. By Daniel IGHAKPE A recent visit to a typical Nigerian market revealed that the prices of most food items have increased astronomically! Consequently, life has become increasingly difficult for many Nigerians, especially the low-income earners, the unemployed and other […]
No more cultism at Kogi State University – VC
The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba, Prof. Marietu Tenuche, has said that cultism and cultist activities in the institution have been nipped through proper engagement of students. Prof. Tenuche disclosed this at her maiden press briefing held at the Senate Building of the Institution on Friday in Anyigba. She said that the […]
Philanthropy, core value of Susan Chanel, declares CEO Esisi
Award-winning beauty therapist and founder of wave-making Susan Chanel brand, Susan Esisi, has avowed that philanthropy is part and parcel of her business philosophy.
Fintech: SystemSpecs seeks balance between regulation, innovation
By Moses Nosike Amidst the fintech boom in Nigeria and increasingly tight regulations on the industry, African technology giant, SystemSpecs, has called for a balance between innovation and regulation to ensure a healthy financial technology ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders. According to Ezinne Obikile, the Executive Director in charge of the payment business at […]
FG to prosecute officials mismanaging NDDC funds
The Federal Government will probe and prosecute those behind the mismanagement of funds meant for the development of the Niger Delta region. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, made this known in his remark after receiving on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, the report on the forensic audit […]
NPA partners with UK Border Force on port security
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is set to partner with the United Kingdom Border Force on port security. The partnership is also designed to facilitate legitimate movement of persons and goods at all seaports in the country. NPA’s acting Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by Mr […]
KNT Hub donates to Saidu Namaska Orphanage Home
A social development group, the KNT Hub has donated sport, education and household items to Saidu Namaska Orphanage Home in Kontagora, Niger State.
