Nigerian medical doctors and health professionals are being increasingly drawn to other African countries due to better compensation, according to Dr. Emem Bassey, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Dr. Bassey, while appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating employment irregularities in Federal Government agencies, lamented that the health sector is facing a manpower crisis as professionals leave the country in droves. He was joined by leaders of various health institutions across the country. Bassey said, “some African countries are beginning to poach from Nigeria. The West Coast is looking for our…
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The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of Abubakar Sani-Bello as Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District. Justice Angela Otaluka delivered the judgement in Minna on Wednesday. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Sani-Bello of the All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of the election held on Feb. 25. Sani-Bello, the immediate former governor of Niger, defeated his closest rival Shehu Abdullahi, the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Abdullahi, however approached the tribunal challenging the declaration of Sani-Bello as winner, on the premise that the election was marred by irregularities, including…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 19. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu, in his first outing to the Assembly, will be addressing world leaders in the evening of that day. The Nigerian President would be the fifth African leader to speak on day one of the gathering, according to the speakers list from the Office of the General Assembly President, According to the list, Tinubu will be…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun on Wednesday, announced the expulsion of 84 of its members for engaging in alleged anti-party activities. In a statement by the Osun APC Chairman, Sooko Lawal, the party took the decision following complaints of anti-party activities against those expelled. “Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) constituted a disciplinary committee to investigate the allegations against some members. “This disciplinary measure came in response to the allegations of misconduct and actions that embarrassed and brought the party to disrepute. “The disciplinary…
By Tosin Kolade The Republic of Cameroon, in a recent letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signified intension to open flood gates of Lagdo dam. To riverine areas within the River Benue catchment area, temporarily vacating their homes and relocating to higher grounds in the coming days or weeks can be the wisest decision now given the nightmare release of water from the dam has caused them in the past; 2022 episode was the worst in reent years. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies have also advised the residents to take actions to stay safe…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra states are likely to be flooded, following the release of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, NEMA, who disclosed this at the National Emergency Coordination Forum meeting, on Wednesday in Abuja said others include Enugu, Edo, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa states . He said that the states, located at the downstream, must begin to take concerted effort to address and mitigate the impact of the impending flooding. According to him, the meeting was necessitated by the notification received from the Ministry…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) say that no fewer than 25,000 individuals in the North-East have been reported missing by their family members. Precious Yaro, ICRC’s field Officer, Families of the Missing, disclosed this on Wednesday in Yola, during the commemoration of the 2023 International Day of the Disappeared. Yaro said that the individuals got missing due to the conflict and insurgency in the North-East, adding that the statistics were collated from records in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. She said the figure covers 2015 to date, and added that the…
A 38-year-old man, Mathew Ifeanyi, has been arrested by operatives of the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State for allegedly killing his father, Anthony Nnadike, in a dispute over N70,000 that Ifeanyi had entrusted to his father’s care. Ifeanyi reportedly used a machete to kill his 100-year-old Nnadike, on Tuesday The Commander of the So-Safe Corps, Soji Ganzallo, on Wednesday revealed that the tragic event occured at 11, Ibikunle Street, Diamond Estate, along Olorunda Area, Ntabo, Ijoko, in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. According to Ganzallo, one Superintendent Alabi Gafar, the Divisional Officer of the Corps at Alade/Atago/Ntabo Divisional Command got…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern about the Wednesday coup in the Republic of Gabon in the West Coast of Central Africa. Military officers in Gabon say they have taken power and put the president, Ali Bongo, under house arrest, as the country becomes the latest in Africa to suffer an attempted coup, only weeks after mutinous troops seized power in Niger. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House Correspondent in Abuja. He said that Tinubu would consult with other Heads of State and Government in the African…
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, made a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. During the visit, the revered monarch engaged in discussions with his host, former President Buhari, in Daura. Following their meeting, both dignitaries proceeded to visit the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk. Photos below:
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, renowned veteran singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. They were named among other Africans in the list released by the organiser on its website on Wednesday. Other Nigerians who made the list included former SGF Boss Mustapha, Tony Elumelu, Mohammed Abdullahi, Alhaji Imaan Ibrahim, Femi Otedola, Dr Stephen Akintayo, Farouk Khailann and Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Renowed clergy, Pastor Jerry Eze, Dr Daniel Moses, Mohammed Dewji, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, AIGP Aishatu Baju, Gabriel Aduda, Tein Jack-Rich, Tosin Eniolorunda. Dr…
An Iranian weightlifter has been given a lifetime ban by authorities in the Islamic republic after shaking hands with an Israeli competitor at an event in Poland, state media reported. Mostafa Rajaei, aged in his 40s, shook hands with Israeli weightlifter Maksim Svirsky on Saturday after they both stood on the podium at a World Masters championship in Wieliczka, Poland. “The weightlifting federation bans athlete Mostafa Rajaei for life from entering all sports facilities in the country and dismisses the head of the delegation for the competition, Hamid Salehinia,” the body announced in a statement cited by state news agency…
The eagerly awaited commencement of full commercial operations on the Lagos Blue rail line is finally scheduled for September 4. This announcement was made by the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, during a guided ride and infrastructure tour with newsmen on Wednesday. She said that the inaugural ride at 9am on September 4 would be taken by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu before regular passengers are welcomed to the service. The rail line was originally inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January and has been undergoing testing since then. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Kano procures…
Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the nonagenarian credited with designing Nigeria’s national flag, passed away at the age of 93 in the early hours of Tuesday. Pa. Akinkunmi, a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State, died after brief illness. News of his passing was shared through the Facebook account of one of his children, who wrote, “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you live a life with a landmark. Continue to rest, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R.): Great Man has gone.” Born on May 10, 1936, in Abeokuta, Pa. Akinwumi later settled in Ibadan. He attended Baptist…
Controversial Nigerian cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, aka Bobrisky, has reacted to the recent arrest of suspected homosexuals by the Delta Police Command, saying that they all deserve the treatment meted out to them as a result of their actions. The well-known cross-dresser, a man, who presents self as transgender woman, criticized the arrested individuals for allegedly flouting the country’s laws and organizing a gay wedding. According to Bobrisky, they ought to have learnt from other A-list homosexuals that swiftly relocated to other climes where they have the freedom to flaunt their sexuality. Bob wrote: “Hey guys !!! I want to…
One of the sons of Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has been arrested by the military on charges of “treason.” According to French news agency AFP, this comes as the ousted president has also been placed under house arrest alongside some of his family members. “President Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,” they said in a statement read out on state TV. READ ALSO: Coup: Five things to know about Gabon One of the president’s sons had been arrested for “treason”, the statement reportedly added. Meanwhile, the coup leaders have put forward the head…
Army officers on Wednesday announced they have taken over power in Gabon, the Central African country. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. “We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the regime in power,” the soldiers who introduced themselves as members of The Committee of Transition and Restoration of Institutions said. The electoral commission said Bongo’s main challenger, Albert Ondo Ossa, had come in second place with 30.77%. Bongo’s team rejected Ondo Ossa’s allegations of electoral irregularities. Here are five key facts about Gabon…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara has raised concern that the All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly planned to influence in its favour the awaited outcome of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto. The Acting Chairman of the PDP in Zamfara, Alhaji Mukhtar Lugga, raised the concern while addressing reporters in Gusau on Tuesday. Lugga, who doubles as the Chief of Staff, Zamfara Government House, alleged that the APC’s plan to make the state ungovernable for the ruling party was leaked to the PDP by an APC member and an online journalist in the state. “The state APC…
Five youths have been apprehended while attempting to escape what they referred to as the harsh economic conditions in Nigeria. The group of stowaways was arrested aboard the vessel MRC NARTHA and has been identified as Efiong Okon (44), Ayewuni Daniel (27), Ajagboma Asiko (29), Adebanjo Ayewumi (23), and Christian Joseph (25). The arrests took place on August 26, 2023, by naval officers from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT at the Lagos anchorage. Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT, confirmed the incident, explaining that the five stowaways were removed from the vessel by a naval patrol…
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says the deployment of its personnel to the Headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) was done as a proactive step to forestall violence. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. “The deployment of police personnel to the NURTW secretariat is not an act of interference in the internal affairs of the union. “It is a proactive step to forestall any potential violence or illegal actions that could arise from disputes within the union,” she…