Medical expert, Dr Christopher Otabor has decried the economic effect of medical tourism on the health sector and the Nigerian economy, warning that Nigeria loses upwards of a billion dollars to venture. Lamenting also that teaching hospitals and specialist hospitals are loosing doctors as a result of the Japa syndrome cutting through the country. Dr…
A politician, identified as Alhaji Lado, has been killed by unknown men, wife and daughter kidnapped in Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State. Ekweanaedo News reports that the attack happened in the village mosque on Saturday night while worshippers were observing Ramadan prayers. However, it was learnt that the victim was killed…
Brazil’ beat England 1-0 in an international friendly to end the three Lions unbeaten run at the Wembly New teenage sensation Endrick struck late on to condemn England to defeat in a scrappy match It capped an unsatisfactory night for England. Their defence, Harry Maguire in particular, looked vulnerable as they lost captain Kyle Walker…
Colombian pop star Shakira has been speaking on her failed relationship with former Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique.The couple, who had been together for 11 years, announced their separation in June 2022.This came amid allegations of infidelity on Pique’s part.Speaking said on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show: Shakira said “I thought love would be there…
Ahead of governorship primary election in Ondo state, rhe National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, has set up a special committee for the screening of aspirants. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, on Saturday, said the screening exercise is scheduled to take place at the PDP National…
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the death of two of it’s officers attached to Mopol 18 at the hands by suspected gunmen along Gariki Road in Okigwe area of Imo State.Confirming the unfortunate incident in a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, the officers were ambushed in the early hours of…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) say it has arrested five people in connection with the murder of six policemen in Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta StateForce spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the incident as a “devastating loss”. He said the officers were ambushed while on a rescue mission.“These brave officers tragically…
Nigeria’s security operatives seem to have made a breakthrough in the abduction of school children in Kuriga, Kaduna state with the release of some of the schoolchildren.This is coming two weeks after they were taken away in what was one of Nigeria’s largest mass kidnappings in years. The students, about 287, were kidnapped when the…
The chief imam of Imo state, Sheikh Suleiman Njoku, has highlighted the challenges Muslims of Igbo extraction face in the southeast. The southeast is predominantly dominated by the Igbo tribe who primarily practice Christianity apart from the traditional religion. In an interview, Sheikh Njoku said a significant challenge faced as a Muslim in the southeast…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has replied the national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje for saying that the state has remained politically dislocated from the centre by remaining in APGA. The National Publicity Secretary of APGA, Mazi Ejimofor Opara who reacted to the comment by Ganduje said Anambra even though…
