The West African College of Physicians has urged doctors in West African countries not to migrate to other countries. The outgoing President of the College, Dr Rose Macauley, said this at the opening ceremony of its 48th Annual General Scientific Meeting in Abuja on Monday, urging them to stay and contribute their part to the…
The Federal Government has granted licenses for nine modular refineries via the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, during the 2024 Oil Trading & Logistics Africa Downstream Energy Week held in Lagos on Monday, according to The Punch. He said that the licenses…
The Nigerian Senate is set to commence screening today for the seven new ministerial nominees submitted for confirmation by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees, already cleared by the Department of State Services, crowded the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, on Monday to submit their curriculum vitae…
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has drawn level with club and international team-mate Alexia Putellas after winning the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a second time. It has been another glorious year for the 26-year-old, who won a Liga F and UEFA Women’s Champions League double with Barcelona, as well as the UEFA Nations League…
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men’s Ballon d’Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – for the first time. Rodri has won the Ballon d’Or – becoming the first Spaniard to claim the award in 64 years after a stellar season. The 28-year-old, who lost just one game…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says correctional centres across the country will continue to be places of hope for all categories of inmates. Tunji-Ojo said this at a Performance Contract Signing Retreat with the theme “United Front for a Secure Nation and Future” on Monday in Abuja. The minister said this would be achieved…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has strongly denounced the physical assault on a Bolt driver by Alex Ikwechegh, the House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South. A viral video showed Ikwechegh slapping the driver, sparking widespread outrage. The incident has sparked a national conversation on the need for leaders to exemplify respect and…
Nigerian actress and comedian, Wofai Fada, has officially tied the knot with Taiwo Cole, her partner after a controversy. The actress on Sunday took to her Instagram page to share photos from their legal wedding ceremony held at the Ikoyi Registry. Expressing her joy in the caption, she wrote, “Every love story is beautiful, but…
The governors of Abia and Akwa Ibom states, Alex Otti and Umo Eno, have agreed to work together on repairing major link roads between the two states to boost economic activities and improve transportation. This partnership was confirmed during a condolence visit by Otti to Eno at the Akwa Ibom Government House in Uyo. Otti…
The daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has been appointed Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education. The Executive Secretary of the Almajiri Education Commission, Muhammad Sani Idris, announced the appointment, citing Tinubu-Ojo’s passion for education advocacy and supporting vulnerable children. In a statement by the…
