The Federal Capital Territory Administration has announced the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan as Acting Head of Service. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Olalere James Olayinka. Mrs. Nathan’s appointment follows the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, who, until her…
By Michael Adeyemo The league of Imams and Alfas, Ibadan North West Local Government, has conferred the title of Aare Musulumi of Ibadan North West on lawmaker representing the constituency, Honourable Dawood Olalere, popularly known as D-AI-Ameen. The installation, which took place in Ibadan, was conducted by the Chairman of the League of Imams and…
Some teachers and parents have criticised the Federal Government over the sudden introduction of the new national curriculum, saying they were not consulted in the process and warning that schools are ill-prepared for immediate implementation. Child Protection and Education Advocate, Mr Taiwo Akinlami, described the process as exclusionary, saying stakeholders such as private school associations,…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has described China’s decision to accept the Nigerian Naira for transactions as a milestone in the country’s economic diplomacy under President Bola Tinubu regime. The party’s spokesman, Hon. Olaseye Oladejo, said the policy would ease Nigeria’s overdependence on the US dollar for international trade, providing…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In line with its quest to provide quality and affordable healthcare delivery for all, Osun state government says it has extended its health insurance scheme to Pensioners, older persons, People living with disabilities and School children. The State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, made this known at the official opening of a new ultra-modern…
Minister of State for Health, Mr Ishaq Salako, says the proposed nationwide strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, would affect hospitals across the country due to their reliance on fuel-powered generators. Mr Salako issued this warning on Monday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a…
Chief Mrs Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the distinguished Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the acclaimed Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, is dead. Her death was confirmed by Bashorun J.K. Randle, who disclosed to journalists that she died at age 91. Born on March 23, 1933, in Lagos, Chief Fowler (née Moore) lived…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory, ARD-FCT, has commenced seven-day warning strike. Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, disclosed this in a communique issued by its President, Dr George Ebong, joined by other executive members. The resident doctors described the FCT health system as a long-standing systemic failure requiring comprehensive and immediate reform….
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Provost of the Cathedral of St Peter Anglican Church,Aremo, Ibadan Very Revd Samuel Kayode Olawoyin has called on Nigerians to desist from giving our country Nigeria bad appellations in his sermon on Sunday The message was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Ibadan North Anglican Diocesan Communicator,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oba Michael Ajayi Arowotawaya ii, Elerinmo of Erinmo – Ijesa kingdom, has paid congratulatory visit to Olubadan Designate,Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja at his residence, Ondo street, Bodija, Ibadan on Saturday Welcoming the Elerinmo of Erinmo and his entourage, Oba Ladoja expressed his gratitude to the monarch and the entire people of Erinmo…