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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why Nigeria receives more funds from our foundation — Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has explained why Nigeria receives the largest share of intervention funds allocated by the foundation in Africa. Gates made this statement during an interview with selected journalists on the…
Southern monarchs caution against planned Oct protest
The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council has advised groups allegedly planning another protest on October 1, to shelve the idea and embrace dialogue. The council, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary and Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom in…
Nigeria becomes World Bank’s IDA third-largest debtor, owes $16.5bn
Nigeria is the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, following a significant increase in its borrowing from the institution. A financial statement dated June 30 2024 but recently made public and obtained…