African health ministers meet to tackle challenges
By Damilola Samuel Health ministers from 47 African countries have begun discussions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on measures to strengthen healthcare systems and improve the continent’s response to emerging health challenges. The three-day meeting, which opened on Tuesday, is the 76th session of the World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Africa and brings together health […]
Gunmen kidnap lawmaker’s sister in Bayelsa
Yenagoa—Mrs. Seighe Diike, younger sister to the member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State at the National Assembly, Mr. Henry Ofongo, has been kidnapped by armed men suspected to be militants.
Auchi Poly shut as students protest ‘no-fees no-exam’ policy
auchi—SEVERAL students of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, yesterday, sustained various degree of injuries, following violent protest over alleged refusal by the institution’s management to allow some part-time students, who had not paid their school fees, to sit for examination.
Oko erosion: Community renews appeal for govt intervention
Oko community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State has renewed appeal to both the State and the Federal Government for more proactive measures to control Oko-Nanka erosion sites in the State.
N1.4trn fine: Why MTN may not make full payment —NASS
The House of Representatives said, yesterday, that MTN Nigeria may not be made to make full payment of the total N1.4 trillion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission.
Police shortlist 388, 227 as total application hits 911, 438
The Police Service Commission said, yesterday, that a total of 338, 227 applicants of the 911, 438 that applied for the 10, 000 police jobs have been shortlisted for screening starting nationwide on Monday, June 6, 2016.
