Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics, NAMDA, have given the Federal Government an additional three weeks to conclude ongoing negotiations on their demands concerning remuneration, working conditions and other welfare issues. The communique, which was endorsed by the President of NAMDA, Dr. Nosa Lancy Orhue, and the Acting Secretary General, Prof. Aniekan Peter, was
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised the timing of the decision to unfreeze the Osun State Government’s account, arguing that the controversy had already created a damaging public perception against the state. Speaking on The Morning Show programme on Friday, Oseni said the initial action had generated a narrative linking the Osun State Government
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state’s healthcare system requires about 40,000 additional doctors and 40,000 more nurses to adequately meet the demands of its growing population, while also revealing a funding shortfall of at least N100 billion in the sector. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on Thursday during the opening of the
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to address persistent flooding in Lagos, with the Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev announcing additional measures to strengthen drainage and flood-control infrastructure across affected areas. Utsev disclosed this during engagements with the Lagos State Government and other stakeholders, as authorities intensified efforts to find lasting solutions
Job Scam: ICPC Secure Conviction of NSCDC Deputy Commandant The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a Deputy Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sani Lawal, for employment fraud. Lawal was convicted by Justice A.A. Bawale of Katsina State High Court No. 3
Why Osun Gov’t Account was Frozen – EFCC Responds The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds amid an ongoing investigation into suspected financial misconduct involving about ₦11 billion.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has rejected provisions of the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act seeking to prohibit roadside preaching, insisting that the Christian body will continue its evangelical activities despite the proposed legislation. On Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, PFN President Bishop Wale Oke stated Wednesday that Christians
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the vandalism of transmission towers along the Yola–Jalingo 330kV power transmission line. In a statement released on Wednesday, the management of the transmission company reported that transmission towers numbered T995, T998, T999, T1002, T1003, and T1004 were found to
Troops Nab Suspect Linked to Naridon Village Attack in Kaduna Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of involvement in the recent attack on Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspect, identified as Salihu Miakailu, was arrested at about 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $52.5bn, Highest in 17 Years — CBN Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have risen above $52.5 billion, reaching their highest level in 17 years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. The CBN attributed the increase to stronger foreign exchange inflows and renewed investor confidence in the Nigerian economy. Acting