President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the ongoing exodus of Nigerian doctors abroad. The policy, announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, seeks to woo an estimated 12,400 Nigerian-trained doctors practicing abroad, with 67% of them in…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has revealed that each of the 109 senators in Nigeria’s upper chamber receives a total of N1.06 million in salary and allowances per month. This disclosure was made in response to recent controversies surrounding the actual amount earned by lawmakers. According to the RMAFC, the monthly earnings…
Tragedy struck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a Mazda bus carrying 16 passengers was involved in a lone accident, resulting in the deaths of 12 people. The incident occurred around 3 pm near Malo in the Ogere area of the expressway. According to Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun…
A 34-year-old man, identified as Mr. Chukwudi Okoye has been arrested on the directive of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in the state. According to video currently trending on social media, the suspect, who hails from Enugwu-Agidi in Njikoka Local Government Area of the…
President Bola Tinubu has enacted a landmark legislation that significantly enhances the remuneration of judicial officials in Nigeria. The new law, which was signed into effect, increases the salaries and allowances of judicial officers by a substantial 300%. This move underscores President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Nigerian workers, particularly those serving…
The National Council of State has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the constitutional procedures for any change in government in Nigeria. During its recent meeting, the council also expressed its confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, acknowledging his notable achievements since assuming office a year ago. The meeting was attended by esteemed former leaders, including…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged the Nigerian youth to continue to be peaceful, shun all forms of vices, and engage in activities that drive them towards their life goals. Speaking in Ilorin at an event to commemorate the International Youth Day, the Governor specifically hailed the Kwara youths for always choosing peace over…
Wale Adeniran is calling on all political parties in Ogun State to take concrete steps towards increasing participation and representation by offering free Expression of Interest forms to women and disabled aspirants and providing youth aspirants with a 50% discount on the price of forms. Adeniran emphasizes that this move will not only promote inclusivity…
~Tours All The Sporting Facilities. The Nnewi Sports Club recently filled with tennis lovers drawn across Nnewi metropolis for the opening game of Chief Louis Onwugbenu lawn tennis tournament to mark his 71st birthday. Chief Onwugbenu who arrived Nnewi Sports Club in the company of Chief Innocent Chukwuma was received by Dr Ugoo Uzodike led…
…As He Attends Uke New Yam Festival. The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North local government area, Hon. Chief Stanley Nkwoka has said that, new yam festival is one of the important festival we are poised to keep its flames ever burning. He made this statement yesterday during the celebration of Uke new yam festival,…
