The Federal Government has approved the retirement of the Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Sylva Okolieaboh. This, according to sources at the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance was sequel to the notice of retirement Okolieaboh submitted to the Head of Service of the …
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BREAKING: Nollywood Loses Veteran Actor
Veteran Yoruba actor, Prince Ademola Adeyemo is dead. His colleague, Kunle Afod, broke the sad news. Sharing a photo of the deceased, Kunle Afod wrote:”Hmmmm. God you know best. RIP Prince Ademola Adeyemo,” he captioned. “He passed on early hour of today after a brief illness.. God will comfort all …
Read More »Hoodlums Rape 80-Year-Old Woman To Death In Ondo State
Hoodlums have killed an 80-year-old woman, Madam Felicia Aderibigbe, at Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to reports the octogenarian was murdered at the weekend in her farm located in the constain area of Ore town. It was learnt that the old woman, who had left …
Read More »Wema Bank Launches SME Business School 5.0
WEMA Bank, an nnovative lender in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its flagship capacity-building programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria the Wema SME Business School 5.0. The programme aims to equip SME business owners and entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed …
Read More »WHO Calls For Investment In Human Resources For Health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for investment in human resources for health, by increasing pre-service training, implementing strategies to attract, retain and ensure optimal performance of highly motivated health workers in Nigeria. WHO country representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, made the call at a press conference …
Read More »1,000 Houses, 22 Churches Burnt In Plateau By Bandits
Church leaders in Plateau State said 1,000 houses and 22 churches have been burnt by bandits in the recent attacks in Mangu, Bokkos and Riyom local government areas. The leaders from different denominations said they were saddened by the resurgence of mindless killings of innocent residents by bandits where several …
Read More »Doctors Suspend Strike, Extends Ultimatum By Two Weeks
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) yesterday announced the suspension of their five-day warning strike. The strike began on May 17. The decision followed last Friday’s reconciliation meeting between the association and the Federal Government, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige. After …
Read More »Brother Shaggi Celebrates AMVCA Award
Nigerian comic actor, Samuel Animashaun Perry, known by his stage name, Broda Shaggi has expressed gladness for winning the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, AMVCA. According to reports Shaggi was declared winner of the ‘Best Actor in a comedy’ category in the ongoing event. Speaking on his emergence, …
Read More »Police React To Gunmen Attack On Kwara State Communities
The Kwara State police command has reacted to the reported attacks on two communities in Baruten Local Government of the state. The spokesman of the command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, in a statement in Ilorin on Sunday said, “the command is aware that a case of armed robbery by five masked …
Read More »FLOOD: Kogi, Anambra, Yobe, Others On Red Alert
The Federal Government of Nigeria and State Governments are taking steps to mitigate the anticipated severe flooding in 2023 as the rainy season starts. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had warned that this year’s flood might be worse than in 2022. Farmlands, …
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