Outbreak Of Diphtheria: FG constitutes emergency taskforce

HealthNewsNigeriaOutbreak Of Diphtheria: FG constitutes emergency taskforce

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 14, 2023

In a bid to check the outbreak of diphtheria in the country, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has constituted an emergency taskforce. It will be recalled that there have been cases of diphtheria found in 14 states, with Kano serving as the epicenter. The ED/EOC of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib and the Director General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control...

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Nigerian military expresses commitment to end terrorism, insurgency

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian military expresses commitment to end terrorism, insurgency

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 14, 2023

…Kills 151 terrorists, arrests 456 The Defence Headquarters has expressed commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to end terrorism and insurgency in the country. While addressing journalists on Thursday during  the biweekly Defence Media briefing on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, the Director, Defence Media Operation (DMO), Major General Edward Buba said the ongoing operations across the six geopolitical zones reflect the commitment of the military to...

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Ex Kogi deputy Gov, Awoniyi, joins APC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEx Kogi deputy Gov, Awoniyi, joins APC

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 12, 2023

Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a few days ago. The former Deputy Governor expressed his admiration for Governor Yahaya Bello’s exemplary leadership, commitment to inclusivity, unity of purpose, and governance, when he was officially received into the APC at the party’s National Headquarters, on Tuesday, in Abuja. Awoniyi served as Deputy Governor...

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Adebanjo tells Tinubu to restructure Nigeria for prosperity of the nation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdebanjo tells Tinubu to restructure Nigeria for prosperity of the nation

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 12, 2023

Acting National Leader of pan- Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has told President Bola Tinubu that the only option for the prosperity of Nigeria is restructuring by bringing about a Federal Constitution. The elder statesman made the remark on Tuesday while speaking at Goke Omisore Annual Lecture (GOAL 2023), themed: “Southwest Regional Integration: The DAWN Commission Approach,” which took place at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos and organized by Voice of Reason (VOR). While...

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Kogi: College of nursing, Obangede graduates 1,069 students

EducationNewsNigeriaKogi: College of nursing, Obangede graduates 1,069 students

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

…Bello commended for college’s improved ranking/academic excellence Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has stated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in Kogi State. Bello described education as a significant asset to the state during his attendance at the 6th combined convocation ceremony of the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State when 1,069 students graduated on Saturday. Provost of the college, Mrs. Hannah...

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Akintola Williams’ demise, end of an era, Gov. Abiodun mourns

NewsNigeriaAkintola Williams’ demise, end of an era, Gov. Abiodun mourns

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has mourned the demise of Pa Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s pioneer Chartered Accountant, describing it as the end of an era. It will be recalled that Akintola died on Monday morning at his residence in Lagos at the age of 104. Gov. Abiodun, in a statement he personally signed, praised the immeasurable contributions of the late Accountant to the field of Accountancy, stressing that his impact in the profession will...

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Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, dies at 104

NewsNigeriaAkintola Williams, Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, dies at 104

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, Akintola Williams has died at the age of 104 years. Akintola Williams, pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession and was instrumental in developing the country’s financial sector. He was born in 1919. He studied accounting at the University of London and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1947. Williams returned to Nigeria and later set up his accounting firm, Akintola Williams & Co., now Deloitte & Touche, in 1952. He was also...

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Gov. Abiodun orders demolition of ex-Gov. Daniel’s wife building

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Abiodun orders demolition of ex-Gov. Daniel’s wife building

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 10, 2023

…Ogun govt. says structure contravened state’s physical planning laws Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered the demolition of Datkem Plaza, belonging to the wife of former Governor Gbenga Daniel’s wife, Olufunke. Gbenga Daniel, who is also the incumbent senator representing Ogun East is rumoured to have a rift with the governor, which many believe may have been responsible for the action by the state government. In a press statement on Sunday, Olusegun Lawal, the Project Manager and...

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Rivers APC members accuse Tinubu of turning his back on them

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRivers APC members accuse Tinubu of turning his back on them

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 10, 2023

Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) members have accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting them and pitching a tent with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike after they sacrificed so much to nurture the party from 2015 till now. A reliable source who doesn’t want his name on print confided told our reporter that they sacrificed their lives to keep the party since 2015, but rather...

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Gov. Soludo lays foundation of Kojo auto assembly plant

BusinessNewsNigeriaGov. Soludo lays foundation of Kojo auto assembly plant

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2023

Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of Kojo Auto Assembly and Natural Gas Facility in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State A press statement by Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Saturday noted that the plant is the second automobile company after Innoson Motors and first CNG manufacturing automobile company in the state, and will also house the first CNG station located at Umunya....

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