Buhari Appoints Ifedayo Adetifa As NCDC DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ifedayo Adetifa as the new Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) The appointment was announced in statement issued by the presidency on Monday. Adetifa replaces Chike Ihekweazu, who was recently appointed as assistant director-general of the World Health Organisation(WHO) in charge of health emergency intelligence. Adetifa, a […]
We Will Withdraw Court Case If You Go Back To Work, FG Tells Striking Doctors
The Federal Government is ready to withdraw the case instituted against the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) if striking doctors return to work. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said this on Sunday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “I have briefed Mr President, we […]
The fallacy of ethnic homogeneity
At the centre of separatist campaigns in Nigeria, and possibly around the world, is the desire to have “homogenous” nations, or nations where an ethnic group is overwhelmingly in the majority, thereby leaving little room for rivalry, conflict and instability. When an ethnic group is overwhelmingly dominant in a country, the tendency for ethnic conflicts […]
Tuface’s Brother Fires Back At Annie Idibia Over Alleged Infidelity
Charles Idibia, brother to 2face, the award-winning musician, has slammed Annie Idibia, his wife over his social media rants. Annie in a series of now-deleted posts on her Instagram stories, slammed her husband for allegedly spending the night with one of his baby mamas on the ground that he was visiting his kids. In the […]
Annie Idibia Lashes Out At Tuface, Accuses Him of Infidelity
Popular Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia has lashed out at her husband, Tuface Idibia for allegedly spending nights under the same roof with one of his baby mamas, Pero Adeniyi. Annie , in a now-deleted post on Instagram said Tuface’s family never found her worthy of him from the outset of their relationship depsite all her […]
Amosun Visits Tinubu In London
Former Ogun State Governor , Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to National Leader of All Progressive Congress(APC) Bola Tinubu in London. Tinubu, who is currently in London where it is said to have undergone a series of surgery on his knee has been visited by several Politicians in the South West. It […]
Friends of the Earth Launches Just Recovery Renewable Energy Plan for Africa
……..50 organisations endorse the Plan Friends of the Earth Africa today launched ‘A Just Recovery Renewable Energy Plan for Africa’ which offers a practical and much-needed opportunity to change the trajectory of energy development, distribution and access on the African continent. The report stresses the urgency to democratise energy systems, reduce the power of transnational […]
Buhari Sacks Power, Agric Ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked two ministers from his cabinet. The affected ministers are Saleh Mamman, the minister of power, and Sabo Nanono, the minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. President’s media adviser, Femi Adesina announce the termination of their appointment on Wednesday in Abuja after the federal executive council meeting. Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar, the […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Victor Olaotan Dies At 69
Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Olaotan has died at the age of 69. The lead actor of Tinsel, the popular Nigerian soap opera was said to have died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. The 69-year-old actor who is best known for his role as Fred Ade-Williams in the soap opera had been bedridden for five […]
Simon Harry Is New Statistician-General of federation
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Simon Harry as the new Statistician-General of the federation to head the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS). Harry is replacing Kale who second tenure of five years expired on August 16, 2021 This was disclosed in a statement signed by Yunusa Tanka Abdullahi, special adviser, media and communication […]
