September 2024
Ogun varsity student Christiana Idowu reportedly murdered
A 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Christiana Idowu, who was kidnapped along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road in August has been murdered. Christiana left her home in the Itaoluwo area of Ikorodu heading to the University of Lagos in the Yaba where she was observing her industrial training before she was […]
Soun, Chief Imam feud threatens peace in Ogbomoso – Muslim community
Ogbomoso Muslim Community has declared that the lingering feud between the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye and the Chief Imam of the town, Sheik Teliat Yunus Ayilara is threatening the peace and stability in the town. Chairman, Ogbomoso Muslim Community, Alhaji Akintoye AbdusSalam Olla made this declaration via a statement made available to DAILY […]
Nigeria police will torture, kill me if I surrender – Wanted Briton
The British national declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, Andrew Wynne, has said he won’t be turning himself in because he feared for his life in the hands of the police. The police had on Monday declared Wynne and one Lucky Obiyan, a Nigerian, wanted and placed N20m bounty on them for allegedly trying […]
Flooding: Lagos insists on demolishing buildings on drainage right-of-way
The Lagos State Government says there is no going back on the enforcement and restoration of right-of-way of all drainage channels in the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, stated this when he undertook an on-the-spot assessment of some drainage channels in the state on Wednesday. Wahab said the […]
Gunmen kidnap PDP chieftain in Oyo
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, Benedict Akika has reportedly been kidnapped, on Wednesday night. He was said to have been kidnapped at his Olorunda residence in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. Investigations by The PUNCH revealed that the gunmen, who were armed to the teeth, invaded […]
Primary healthcare can tackle 90% of diseases – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund said Primary Health Care is important and it is the cornerstone of the health sector. The Chief of Health for UNICEF Nigeria, Dr Eduardo Celades, said this on Wednesday in Dutse, Jigawa State at a two-day media dialogue and field trip on ‘Strengthening PHC systems: the United Nations Children’s Fund […]
Petrol price hike: NACCIMA, LCCI, NECA worry over jobs, economy
LAGOS —The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, and Nigerian Employers Consultative Association, NECA, among others, yesterday expressed concern over the impact of the latest petrol price increase on jobs and the economy. This came as private depot owners in Lagos and environs, […]
Why UniOsun Teaching Hospital Needs Prof. Femi Fadiora As CMD For Revival
By Ojo Olanipekun In the complex and challenging world of healthcare management, finding the right leader to guide an institution through growth, innovation, and the ever-evolving demands of patient care is crucial. For the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, there is no better candidate for the role of Chief Medical Director than Professor Fadiora Solomon […]
3,590 inmates on death row in Nigeria — NCoS
No fewer than 3,590 inmates across custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row, the Nigeria Correctional Service has revealed. NCoS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Controller of Corrections Abubakar Umar, made this known while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar stated that the total number of inmates in centres […]
3,590 inmates on death row in Nigeria — NCoS
No fewer than 3,590 inmates across custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row, the Nigeria Correctional Service has revealed. NCoS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Controller of Corrections Abubakar Umar, made this known while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar stated that the total number of inmates in centres […]