Stop The Killings, Protect The People: A Reminder To The Government Of The Responsibility Of The State By Jaye Gaskia
Let us begin by clearing the air on the contentious issue of the legitimacy or otherwise of the current constitution. I like many others who old or young, nevertheless date back to the Anti-Military and Pro-Democracy struggles have very serious reservations about this current constitution – the 19999 Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria […]
LASUTH doctors are working despite ongoing JOHESU strike – NARD president
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, says doctors are working despite the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU). Its president, Dr Salami Ajibola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos that the doctors were working to ensure that the hospital […]
Court Grants Dino Melaye Bail
The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has granted bail to the lawmaker representing Kogi West, Senator Dino Melaye, in the sum of N10million. Justice Nasiru Ajanah granted Senator Melaye bail in his ruling on the application on Wednesday, based on the lawmaker’s health challenge. The presiding judge described the medical report of the […]
I’ll Resign From Buhari’s Government Next week, says Fayemi
Kayode Fayemi, minister of mines and steel development says he will resign his appointment next week. Fayemi emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti state. The cable reports that Fayemi disclosed this to state house correspondents on Wednesday. He said he is on a […]
Yoruba Actress Aisha Abimbola ‘Omoge Campus’ Dies In Canada
Popular Yoruba actress, Aisha Abimbola, is dead. The actress, who was popular for her role in the “Omoge Campus” movie, passed away in Canada on May 15, 2018. She passed away after a battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by fellow actress, Bisola Badmus Adunni, who announced her death on her Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi1MtwOn9GN/?taken-by=officialbisolabadmus […]
Everton Sack Sam Allardyce as manager
Everton Football Club can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his role as manager, the club said in a statement on its website “www.evertonfc.com” on Wednesday. Denise Barrett-Baxendale, deputy chief officer of the club said: “On behalf of the Chairman, Board of Directors and Moshiri , I would like to thank Sam for the job […]
Finally, Senate Receives 2018 Budget Report
The report on the 2018 budget has been laid before the senate after a few delays. The report was laid on Tuesday by Danjuma Goje, chairman of the senate appropriation committee. The national assembly had promised to pass the N8.6 trillion budget on April 24 but it failed to do so. Thereafter, on May 3, […]
Oyo Minority Leader, Ojo Emerges New Speaker Unopposed
MINORITY Leader, Honourable Olagunju Ojo emerges new Oyo Speaker unopposed. This followed his nomination by Honourable Joshua Oyebamiji of Akinyele II seconded by Honourable Gbenga Oyekola of Atiba constituency, at Tuesday’s plenary.
JOHESU: Doctors, Health Ministry Frustrating Efforts To End Strike
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has accused the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) of frustrating efforts to end its four-week-old strike. Fielding questions from journalists in Abuja on Monday, Biobebelemoye Josiah, JOHESU national chairman, also said the ministry of health is collaborating with the doctors to suppress the union’s demands. JOHESU on April 17 embarked […]
Gernot Releases Provisional World Cup squad
Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles coach, has named a 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released the provisional list on Monday. Apart from the usual suspects, Junior Lokosa, Kano Pillars and Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) highest goal scorer, was included in the list. SUPER EAGLES […]
