The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has advocated the establishment of more General Hospitals in underserved Local Government Areas in the State. The call was contained in …
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Abia to recruit teachers, enforce out-of-school children policy
The Abia State Government has announced plans for the massive recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools across the state, as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector. …
Read More »Paediatric association raises the alarm over malnutrition among children
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of malnutrition among children in Nigeria, stating that it is a direct or underlying factor in about …
Read More »Shun bad gangs, embrace excellence, ABUAD VC urges new students
The Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, on Tuesday, urged the university’s newly admitted students to avoid bad company and instead associate with individuals who inspire …
Read More »Trump’s US pullout order leaves WHO budget tightened
President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the World Health Organisation leaves the WHO facing a major blow to its budget. Trump’s move would deprive the …
Read More »A’Ibom pensioners demand establishment of state pension bureau
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has called on Governor Umo Eno to establish a State Bureau of Pension to ensure the effective implementation of financial autonomy …
Read More »Ex-Shari’a court judge accused of assaulting Kaduna housewife gets bail
A retired Upper Shari’a Court Judge, Mahmoud Shehu, has been granted bail by a Magistrate Court in Zaria, Kaduna State, following allegations of assaulting a blind housewife. The court, presided …
Read More »Court adjourns bail hearing of El-Rufai’s ex-Chief of Staff till Thursday
Ex-Chief of Staff to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Alhaji Bashir Sa’idu, has been sent back to a custodial centre as the Kaduna State High Court adjourned the …
Read More »NBTE accredits 18 Kogi Poly programmes, approves eight more
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full institutional accreditation to 18 programmes of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja and also approved eight new ones for the institution. The …
Read More »Ekiti gov hails Keyamo’s patriotism, dedication on 55th birthday
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his 55th birthday. Oyebanji described Keyamo as “one of the most distinguished …
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