The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, on Wednesday said they embarked on nation wide strike because the Federal Government had refused to address their demands. This was revealed to newsmen, by the Chairman of MDCAN, Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri, Dr Samuel Emdin, while reading the statement signed by ,MDCAN, National President and…
Some indigenes of Osogbo, the Osun State Capital, have staged a peaceful protest against the alleged abuse of power by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Jimoh Olaonipekun. The protest which reportedly took place along Gbaemu junction, Osogbo was joined by some stakeholders and Osogbo royal families. The protesters claimed that the traditional ruler compromised the culture…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has revealed that there are substandard and unregistered sugar products in Nigerian markets. The Commission disclosed that the product was smuggled from Brazil, and includes brands like Grupo Moreno, Terous, USI S. Joao, Alvean and Arapora Bionergia. The FCCPC explained that the adulterated sugar failed to meet mandatory…
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Wakili-Nurudeen Iyanda, popularly known as Alowonle, the head of the Osun State Park Management System. It was reported that Iyanda was allegedly caught in possession of police arms and ammunition. The deputy spokesperson for the Osun police, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, revealed that Iyanda and eight others…
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to building a resilient city by eradicating open defecation and promoting good sanitation practices across the state. Speaking at the 2024 World Toilet Day celebration held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the state’s dedication to addressing…
A New York priest, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, has been removed from his role after allowing American pop singer Sabrina Carpenter to film controversial scenes for her music video ‘Feather’ inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn confirmed in a statement that Mr. Gigantiello has been stripped of “any pastoral…
The Senate is expected to approve President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion (approximately N1.77 trillion) external loan request on Wednesday. The loan, part of the external borrowing plan, is aimed at financing the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget, specifically to address the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit. Tinubu’s request was conveyed in separate letters read during Tuesday’s plenary…
Four Nigerian students have been sentenced in the United Kingdom over a violent street brawl in Leicester City centre. The men used knives, a baseball bat, and a crutch as weapons during the fight that took place at about 03:00 GMT on 4 November 2021. They are Destiny Ojo, Joshua Davies-Ero, Ridwanulahi Raheem, and Habib…
The battle of the Ondo state Gubernatorial election 2024 has been won and lost, with Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa emerging as the new Governor-elect: 1. 757 million eligible voters, 85.6% PVC collection, 22, 239 security officers deployed to enforce security, low voter turn-out, 17 candidates, slugging it out in 18 Local Government areas, 3, 933 polling…
Nigerian actor and comedian, Adebowale Adedayo also popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has critique the current Nigerian administration, accusing its officials of hypocrisy, insensitivity, and failing to address the country’s pressing challenges. Macaroni in a post shared on his X handle (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday expressed frustration at Nigerian politicians, past and present, holding them…
