The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members would embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were not met. The threat comes amid mounting pressure on Nigeria’s weak public health system, which is already grappling with a shortage of doctors, poor infrastructure, and overcrowded hospitals. Resident doctors, […]
Hussein joined the list of aspirants vying for the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket ahead of the election He made this known while addressing thousands of his supporters at the Osun APC State Secretariat, Osogbo. The former Senator noted that he is the most experienced aspirant among the 13 contenders having served in different public […]
According to the agency, the session will focus on several key concerns, including unruly passenger behaviour, passenger handling protocols, unresolved refund and compensation complaints, and the enforcement of regulations such as mobile phone switch-off instructions during flights. Also on the agenda are the proposed introduction of radio frequency identification (RFID) bag tags, improvements in flight […]
The OCHA Brigade is a state-run enforcement agency in Anambra, tasked with ensuring environmental sustainability, enforcing government policies on cleanliness, order, and discipline, and improving the overall health of the state. Eyewitness near the scene and a trader in the market who identified herself as Chinwendu said, “The incident occurred this morning as some traders were […]
The Alone crooner, who moved to Lagos in 2018 to pursue a career in music, shared the story during a interview and described his first night in the city of Lagos as an incident that almost made him give up on his dreams. “The very first day I came to Lagos, I was arrested. I […]
Speaking through House Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere at a public accounts conference, Abbas said debt can drive economic growth when managed properly, but becomes harmful when used recklessly. “Reckless debt that fuels consumption or corruption must be exposed and rejected,” he said, urging parliaments to ensure that all borrowing decisions are made in the public […]
According to reports, the 60-year-old Australian is set to return to Premier League management after finalising an agreement ahead of Forest’s upcoming clash with Arsenal. The former Tottenham boss held talks with Forest earlier this week, with both parties moving swiftly to reach an understanding. Postecoglou will become the club’s eighth permanent manager since Evangelos […]
The $4-billion dam, built across the Blue Nile near the Sudanese border, has been a source of national pride for Ethiopia and a rare symbol of unity in a country facing deep internal divisions. Constructed by Italian firm Webuild, the dam stands 170 metres tall and stretches nearly two kilometres, with the capacity to generate […]
The Bako Kontagora Stadium was filled to its capacity as the Ikon Allah Boys played their first home game of the season in front of their fans. From the beginning, Tornadoes controlled the tempo, with Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai dazzling the visitors’ defence with his silky footwork. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Ismaila Sarki […]
In a statement after meeting with Senator Aminu Tambuwal and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, Abubakar said opposition leaders are committed to “rescuing democracy” in Nigeria. “We will be unrelenting in defending the rights of every Nigerian being harassed by anti-democratic forces,” he said. “The coalition we are building is aimed at freeing our democracy from […]