Jay FM Jos that was shut by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has been re-opened. After two appearances in court, both the NBC and management of the radio agreed to settle the alleged unlawful closure out of court. The management ...
Read More »UBTH CMD seeks organisations’, individuals’ support for teaching hospitals
Chief Medical Director of the University Of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Professor Darlington Obaseki, has urged good-spirited Nigerians and corporate organisations to save lives by providing financial support in the way of ‘intervention funds’ for quality healthcare delivery in government ...
Read More »Lassa fever kills two, infects doctor in Kebbi State
A serving medical doctor, Dr. C. Jika, has been infected with Lassa fever while two persons were confirmed death in Kebbi State. Another medical doctor, who preferred anonymity, disclosed this during a visit to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Birnin- ...
Read More »GOC 6 Division involved in oil bunkering, Rivers Governor Wike alleges
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, has alleged that General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Jamil Sarhem, has been running an oil bunkering squad to finance his ambition to be appointed Chief of Army Staff. ...
Read More »U.S. acquires Eko Atlantic land for new Lagos consulate office
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has entered into agreement with promoters of Eko Atlantic City, South Energyx Nigeria Limited, for a new American Consulate office complex in Lagos. This follows suspension of the drop box service and interview waivers ...
Read More »Senate moves to avert revolution by bridging poverty gap, mulls use of carbon monoxide detectors in vehicles, homes, others
To avert a looming violent revolution from poor Nigerians, Senator Chukwuka Utazi (Enugu North) has sponsored a motion titled: Bridging the Gap Between the Haves and the Have-Nots in Nigeria. The motion, which caused heated debate on the floor of ...
Read More »Groups tell President Buhari to probe alleged N500 billion fraud
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) and Concerned Nigerians Group have urged the President to investigate Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele’s leaked audio phone conversation, saying it would purge the apex bank of ‘bad eggs.’ HEDA said ...
Read More »ADP urges restrain on renewal of Godwin Emefiele’s tenure at CBN
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has urged the Federal Government to exercise caution over its decision to renew Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele’s tenure at the apex bank. National Chairman of the party, Yusuf Yabagi Sani, ...
Read More »NUPENG cautions against coup, charges security agencies to expose planners
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has condemned activities of some individuals allegedly circulating documents and calling for the overthrow of the Buhari administration. It said the sponsors of the document under the aegis of the ...
Read More »PDP plotting to overthrow Buhari’s govt, Federal Government alleges
The Federal Government yesterday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar were planning overthrow the President Mohammadu Buhari administration through a military coup. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who addressed State House ...
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