Burna Boy did not pay all UPTH patients’ bills, says spokesperson
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has faulted reports that musician, Burna Boy, covered all medical bills for patients during a recent visit to the hospital.
DSS, others warn on dangers of drug abuse
The Abia Director, Directorate of State Services (DSS), Salami Ajege, has warned youths to desist from drug abuse because of its harmful effects on lives and society.
China warns of possible ‘trade war’ with EU
Beijing warned on Friday that escalating frictions with the European Union over electric vehicle imports could trigger a trade war, as Germany’s economy minister arrived in the Chinese capital with the proposed tariffs high on his agenda.
Reps C’ttee visits UniAbuja, seeks end to ASUU strike
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has visited the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), urging the institution’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its ongoing strike.
Recruitment of deaf, dumb into force fault of screening personnel – PSC
The Board of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has said that screening personnel should be held responsible if deaf and dumb persons and those with suicidal tendencies are recruited into the Force,
Illegal garages: LASTMA impounds additional 40 contravened vehicles
The Lagos State Government, through State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded another 40 over Illegal operation and violation of traffic offences.
Hold FG responsible if we go on strike — ASUU/ABU
“Furthermore, the Government has left the Nigerian Universities poorly funded. Allowing its infrastructural and staff development to the little funds coming from Tetfund which was meant to be an intervention agency rather than the main source of funding.”
How robbers invaded Western Delta University
Oghara – Robbers on Thursday afternoon invaded the Western Delta University, Oghara, in Delta State, disrupting activities as students, lecturers and staff scampered for safety.
Diri appoints Calmday, as Bayelsa Airport MD
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a seasoned military officer and administrator, Air Vice Marshal Nelson Ebieteli Calmday (retired), as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bayelsa State International Airport.
One dies, five hospitalised as cholera outbreak hits Ogun
An outbreak of cholera has struck Ijebu-Igbo in Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, claiming the life of a 62-year old woman, and five others hospitalized.
Atedo Peterside announces exit from banking business after over three decades
“This has been an incredible 35-year journey that ends today, June 10, 2024. “Every single day since Feb 2, 1989, I have been either the CEO, Chairman or Bank Director. All good things must come to an end. I give God the glory at age 68.”
