THE Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), NAFDAC Branch, has vowed to continue its ongoing strike action till their demands are met. In an interview with NAN on Saturday in Kaduna, the Chairman of the chapter, Adetoboye Ayodeji, said it is left for the agency’s management to call …
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THE Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, on Friday said that the ongoing reforms by the Federal Government would improve the country’s economy The minister gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Giessen-Friedberg Germany, at his office in …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu congratulates the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on his 71st birthday on Oct. 20, which coincides with his eighth anniversary on the throne. He notes that since the coronation of the 40th Oba of Benin in 2016, his kingship has heralded a new era of peace, understanding, …
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FBN Holdings Plc has appointed Mr Adebowale Oyedeji as its Group Managing Director (GMD), effective Nov. 13. Mr Adewale Arogundade, Company Secretary of the Holdings, confirmed this in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Friday in Lagos. Arogundade said that the appointment was subject to the …
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MUSIC superstar Tiwa Savage is gearing up to drop her latest single, “Forgiveness,” on Friday. The singer shared a tantalising teaser, with her dancing to the upcoming record on her Instagram page. The caption accompanying the post confirmed the release date and urged fans to eagerly anticipate the single: “Oct …
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THE Federal Government is discussing with the World Bank the possibility of securing a $500m loan to support basic education. This is according to the Programme Information Document for the loan project obtained by PUNCH on Friday. The loan is part of the World Bank’s HOPE for Quality Basic Education …
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NO fewer than 170 people have now been confirmed dead in the tanker explosion that rocked Jigawa State on Tuesday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Adam, in a statement on Friday, noted that 70 others were still critically injured in different hospitals. He said, “The death toll …
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FORMER world champion Carl Froch has cautioned Anthony Joshua against rushing into an immediate rematch with Daniel Dubois. Froch, a respected voice in the boxing community, believes Joshua should take time to regroup following his shocking fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois on September 21 at Wembley. “Honestly, I don’t think …
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THE Dutch government is exploring the possibility of sending rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda, according to the country’s Trade and Development Minister, Reinette Klever. The minister revealed the proposal during her visit to the East African nation, although questions remain over the legality, practicality, and Uganda’s willingness to participate. …
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WHATSAPP is rolling out a series of new features in October 2024 to enhance the user experience for both Android and iOS users. These updates are designed to improve communication, allow more customisation of chats, and boost security with a new image verification tool. New image verification tool One …
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