Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman, has attributed staffing shortfall in Nigerian universities to the ‘Japa syndrome,’ as thousands of academics flee the nation in search of better opportunities abroad. The …
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We must resist elements of religious disharmony, says Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said that elements of religious disharmony must be resisted by residents and other stakeholders, for peaceful celebration of the Yuletide. The post We must …
Read More »Slow e-payment channels worsen cash, Yuletide troubles
Added to the economic slowdown and cash crunch challenges that took the shine off the 2023 festive period, sluggish payment digital channels have compounded the woes of Yuletide. The post …
Read More »Igbo youths move against consumption of Mkpuru mmiri
Igbo youths, yesterday, raised the alarm over growing intake of methamphetamine (Mkpuru mmiri) and other hard drugs among youths and called for collective action. The post Igbo youths move against …
Read More »Care for mental health, identify with less-privileged Owoeye, Salau advise
Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has advised Nigerians to take care of their mental health, saying if it is destroyed, a lot of efforts would …
Read More »Ndume urges Tinubu, ECOWAS to lift sanctions on Niger
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift economic, trade and other sanctions on Niger Republic. The post …
Read More »APC alleges plot to pilfer N8b from Kano coffers
All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plan by Kano State government functionaries to pilfer N8,080,190,875.13 from the state’s purse. The post APC alleges plot to pilfer …
Read More »‘2024 health budget too meagre to guarantee nation’s good health’
When the African Union (AU) met in Abuja, in April 2001, and agreed to set aside at least 15 per cent of their yearly budget to improve the health sector and …
Read More »Middle Belt threatens self-help as death toll in Plateau killings hit 155
Outrage and condemnation have continued to trail the multiple Christmas eve attacks on Plateau communities as the death toll yesterday rose to 155. Chairman of Bokkos local government area, Monday …
Read More »‘Sanwo-Olu committed to officers’ professional development’
Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, has said that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed to fostering continuous learning and professional development of officers within …
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