The Federal Government has granted waivers to hospitals for the employment of health workers to improve healthcare delivery. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an official visit to the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. Alausa said that medical directors would get waivers for employment from 2024, as the Federal…
The English Premier League, have congratulated four Super Eagles stars after Nigeria booked their place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. In a tweet on its official X account the football body congratulated Alex Iwobi, Oka Aina, Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey after Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0…
The 2023 Labour Party, flag bearer, in the last presidential election Peter Obi, has said Super Eagles victory over Angola in the ongoing AFCON, is an indication that Nigeria will overcome all it’s challenges facing it as a nation He also said that, Super Eagles victory would propel the citizens into overcoming all challenges and…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations to the memory of late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, slumped and died while playing in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos. In celebration of their…
The dust generated by reports of kidnappings across the country is yet to settle down, the daredevil men has struck again At least 55 persons are said to have been kidnapped by a terrorists gang while escorting a bride along Damari town in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Although security agencies are yet…
A traditional ruler has been suspended in Oyo State for his alleged link with illegal miners, the state government has said. In a statement on Friday, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said the traditional ruler of Ido town in Ido Local Government Area of the state, Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu…
DR Congo join Nigeria to book their place in the semi final of the Nations Cup after a comprehensive win over Guinea Former West Ham United defender Arthur Masuaku scored a vital goal as the Democratic Republic of Congo beat Guinea 3-1 on Friday Masuaku netted direct from a free-kick on 82 minutes to give…
Son Heung-min scored a brilliant extra-time free-kick to send South Korea to the Asian Cup semi-finals, having been seconds away from losing to Australia. Australia had looked set for victory thanks to Craig Goodwin’s volley from Nathaniel Atkinson’s cross. But Son was fouled by Lewis Miller and Hwang Hee-chan’s 96th-minute penalty sent the game to…
Unknown gunmen on Thursday attacked a police patrol team in Ngbo-Effium axis in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The incident led to the killing of a police officer, while another one was injured. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Joshua Ukandu confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Abakaliki. “Operatives of…
Anambra State Government has banned the public display of caskets for fabrication and sale in the state. This was contained in the law passed by the state House of Assembly on Thursday to control burial and funeral activities in the state. By this law, all mortuary attendants are to report to the Ministry of Health…
