Public health care workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all lingering issues with the union or risks another round of industrial action. A memo jointly signed by the national chairman and national secretary of the union, noted that the Federal…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended Debo Ologunagba, the party’s national publicity secretary, and Kamaldeen Ajibade, the national legal adviser following misconduct allegations against them. A statement signed by the PDP National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom also noted that the PDP national working committee has directed that the suspended…
The wife of the Abia State Governor Mrs Precila Otti, has urged parents and care givers in the state to prioritize their children’s eye health through regular eye check-up. She also vowed that the state government will on its own will empower families, schools, and communities with the knowledge they need to access their children’s…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has extensively considered the series of complaints raised against the Acting National Chairman, Amb. Illiya Damagum and National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu particularly with regard to the letter addressed by them to the Court of Appeal in Appeal No:CA/PH/307/2024 against the Party’s position in the case involving…
A bill to create a special armed squad for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been passed for second reading at the House of Representatives. Other provisions to make the agency operate better has also been passed. The bill sponsored by Rep. Abiodun Derin Adesida and Rep. Olaide Lateef Muhammed seeks to amend the…
It was a homecoming for the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Onwe Adetsina, Thursday, as Governor Peter Mbah of her home state, Enugu, received and appointed her a brand ambassador of the state, noting that her doggedness represents the innate attribute of the people of Enugu State. Receiving the indigene of Amurri, Nkanu West LGA…
Hard time awaits individuals and institutions that abuse and violate human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, key population and other vulnerable groups in the state, as their infractions would no longer be swept under the carpet. The Senior Programme Officer, Mr James Atusue made the assertion at the 3 day non residential GC7 Gender…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has stated that the Senate will intervene in the current hike in the pump prices of petrol set by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) if the need arises. Responding to a question after plenary, Senator Akpabio told Senate correspondents that he is yet to make a holistic assessment of…
Nigerian Senators have condemned the recent local government elections conducted in many states for chairmen and councillors describing them as sham and rape of democracy. It consequently vowed to do the needful about the charade for survival of democracy in Nigeria through required constitution amendments. Condemnation of local government elections by the Senate followed a…
Wife of the President Oluremi Tinubu has said that her husband, President Bola Tinubu, should not be held responsible for the current economic hardship in Nigeria. She stated this on Thursday while speaking at the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, saying Tinubu’s administration is still very young. The president’s wife was in…
