Written by Rate this post By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, on Saturday condemned what it described as Nigeria’s failing healthcare system following the death of Dr. Salome Oboyi, a Senior Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH), Jos, who died after contracting Lassa fever while … Continue reading “Doctor dies treating Lassa fever as NARD blames failing health system”
Rate this post By Juliet Ebirim Lagos recently hosted the first-ever Diaspora Ball at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, drawing celebrities, creatives, business leadersand socialites. The event, hosted by Nigerian-American entrepreneur Ayobami Magbagbeola known as Ayo Entity, blended luxury entertainment with networking and cultural exchange, offering a fresh take on the usual Detty December celebrations. Guests … Continue reading “Fun, glamour, as Diaspora Ball debuts in Lagos”
Rate this post … Say Hospitals must not become killing fieldsBy Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, yesterday condemned the brutal assault on Dr. Adeniyi A., a Registrar in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, while on duty in the Accident and Emergency Unit on Thursday, … Continue reading “Resident doctors condemn assault on doctor at FMC Owo”
Rate this post By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta … Continue reading “Kwara attack: Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators”
Rate this post ..Police repel attack on Edikwu, neutralises arms runner By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least two persons have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack on Akpete community in Apa Local Government Area, LGA of Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen. The Friday evening assault also left several residents injured, while many others … Continue reading “Two killed, several injured in fresh herdsmen attack on Benue Community”
Rate this post By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the strengthening of the civil service across the South-West as a critical pathway to sustainable development, effective governance, and regional progress. Adeleke, who was represented by the Sectary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye made the call on Saturday in … Continue reading “Strong civil service critical to effective governance – Adeleke”
Rate this post Adeleke kicks By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A Coalition of civil societies, CSO, in Osun State on Saturday, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare state of emergency in the State to avert chaos over the ongoing Local Government imbroglio. The coalitions; which include Centre for Justice Initiatives, CJI, Community Advocacy Initiative for … Continue reading “Osun LG crisis: Declare state of emergency to curb chaos – CSOs tell Tinubu”
Rate this post By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described education as an essential tool to empower people against slavery and brute force. He stated this on Thursday while speaking as the at the inauguration of Minaret University, Ikirun and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abdullah … Continue reading “Education is a tool against slavery, poverty – Gov Adeleke”
Rate this post Nigeria’s Falconets on Saturday secured a slim first-leg advantage in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, defeating Senegal 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Both teams showed determination, but neither could find a breakthrough before the interval, leaving the score at 0-0 at halftime. Substitute, Kindness Ifeanyi … Continue reading “Falconets edge Senegal 1–0 in U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier”
In 2021, 39-year-old Babatunde Afolabi launched what is known as Green Africa, a low-cost airline operating in our skies. Babatunde is now 43. The airline did not have its own aircraft assets but relied on a wet lease arrangement. A wet lease arrangement is where an airline in Nigeria leases an aircraft from abroad for … Continue reading “In 2021, 39-year-old Babatunde Afolabi launched what is known as Green Africa, a low-cost airline operating in our skies.”