President approves conversion of Specialist Hospital to Federal UniversityTeaching Hospital
President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, following a request by the Nasarawa State Government. The conversion of the health facility to a federal teaching hospital will not only enhance the training of students in medical and allied […]
Tinubu reappoints chief medical directors of Kano and Bauchi Teaching Hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, for a second and final term of four years, with effect from December 5, 2023. He has also approved the reappointment of Professor Yusuf Jibrin Bara as Chief Medical Director of Abubakar […]
Tinubu mourns Justice Ayoola
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Ayoola family of Ilesha, Osun State, over the passing of Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, (CON). The late Justice Ayoola was a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice Ayoola had an illustrious […]
Tinubu condemns killing of Sokoto monarch
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the passing of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He described the savage attack on the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing and a heinous act that will not go without […]
CAPPA Urges Film Industry To Sustain #SmokeFreeNollywood
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the country’s regulators and the film and cinema industry to protect the next generation of Nigerians from the predatory tactics of the tobacco industry by sustaining the #SmokeFreeNollywood campaign. CAPPA’s Executive Director Akinbode Oluwafemi said the tobacco industry had a track record of surreptitiously using […]
Media roundtable participants seek more attention to audit reports
Participants at a media roundtable in Lagos have highlighted the importance of consistent reportage of the statutory government audit reports at federal, state and local government levels. The participants, comprising 40 editors, gathered at the Third FrontFoot Media Roundtable to discuss “The Nexus Between Media and Government Accountability”. According to a communique, made available on […]
Help fight sexual harassment in schools, NGO tells media
An NGO, The Alliance for Africa (AFA), has urged media organisations to champion the fight against sexual harassment at the nation’s tertiary educational institutions. The NGO made the call at a two-day capacity building training for media professionals in Abuja. The training was designed to enhance their understanding of national and legal frameworks in addressing […]
Tinubu off to France Monday
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital. A terse statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) said, the President will return to the country after his brief work stay in France.
Court Restrains FBN Holdings From Conducting AGM On Aug 22
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained FBN Holdings Plc from holding, conducting or hosting its 12th Annual General meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, whether virtually or otherwise, pending the determination of a motion for interlocutory injunction filed by an aggrieved shareholder, Tohir Folorunsho Ismaila. Justice Akintayo Aluko gave the order on […]
Gunmen kidnap medical students in Benue
More than 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students were travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30pm in the Otukpo area, Benue State. The victims are reportedly from […]
