The media team of Senate President Godswill Akpabio has debunked reports that he collapsed on Thursday at the colloquium to mark his 61st birthday in Abuja. Reports had claimed that the former Akwa Ibom governor collapsed during the event and had to be rushed to the National Hospital. But the media team, in a statement signed by Eseme Eyiboh, debunked ... Read More »
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Governor Oyebanji’s Unique Birthday Request: Help for Special Schools, Not Parties
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has told friends, family members, well-wishers and the general public not to organise any birthday party, gift or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 56th birthday billed for Thursday, December 21st. Instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings, Governor Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him should make cash or ... Read More »
“Nigeria Unveils Bold Trade Policy Reforms to Propel Economic Diversification”
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite has said that the newly amended and approved Nigeria Trade Policy document (2023-2027) is a road map that will set the country’s trade, industry and investment sectors on the path of prosperity. The Minister further stated that she and her team have expunged all possible bottlenecks, simplifying all trade apparatus and ... Read More »
“Eminent Leaders of Egbaland Unite to Tackle Ogun State’s 12-Year Succession Crisis”
In a momentous gathering at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, distinguished sons and daughters of Egbaland came together to honour the immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Isola. Amidst the accolades and celebration, Isola seized the opportunity to address the pressing issue of the 12-year succession crisis plaguing Ogun State. Isola, a native of ... Read More »
“Medical Council Applauds Governor Otti as ABSUTH Regains Accreditation for Medical Training”
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has restored the accreditation of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) to graduate medical students, close to three years after the accreditation was withdrawn. The good news was communicated to the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo, late Thursday night, after the ... Read More »
“Farewell to a Visionary Leader: Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife’s Impact on Nigeria’s Governance”
Yesterday, my hearts is shattered as I received the devastating news of the passing of a remarkable soul, Okwadike Igboukwu, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, CON, the first Governor of Anambra State. With heavy hearts and tear-filled eyes, I pay tribute to a man whose legacy will forever be etched in our hearts and minds. Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife was a man of ... Read More »
Governor Sanwo-Olu Unveils Health Palliatives: Subsidized Drugs for Lagos Residents
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said his administration will provide health palliatives for the residents by subsidising drugs to improve their well-being. He said the health palliatives, which will soon be rolled out by his administration will cushion the effects of high prices of drugs as a result of the economic challenges in the country. Governor Sanwo-Olu ... Read More »
LAGOS HOSTS AFCON TROPHY AHEAD OF TOURNAMENT OPENING IN COTE D’IVOIRE
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ahead of the opening of the tournament in Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, next year. The trophy, arriving from Morocco, touched down in Lagos on Thursday. The trophy was presented to Sanwo-Olu by Visa team led by Vice President and Head of West Africa Cluster, ... Read More »
Lagos State Government Grants Reprieve, Seeks Alternatives for Drainage Setbacks
The Lagos state Government Thursday continued its exploration of dialogue with property owners on drainage setbacks by meeting those on the corridor of Lekki County, Ikota GRA, Megamunds Estate, Ajiran, Agungi, Orchid, Oral II and environs, yielding to their plea to be given time to come up with workable options that will reestablish the setbacks without demolitions. Speaking with the ... Read More »
“Milestone in Police Training: NIPR Inducts 31 Public Relations Experts from Force Headquarters”
In a bid to bolster professionalism and enhance capacity, 31 Police Public Relations Officers and Public Relations experts at the Force Public Relations Department, Force Headquarters Abuja, have been inducted into the prestigious National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Thursday, 14th Decembe, 2023. The induction ceremony which was conducted by the President and Chairman of the Council of the ... Read More »