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Nurses and midwives at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the new National Minimum Wage and long-standing welfare issues. This was contained in a statement released by the Unit Chairman, Ojewumi Olutayo, and Secretary, Adedokun Foluwake, respectively in Ibadan, the state […]
The Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Adetola Abubakar, has distributed educational materials and financial support to pupils and residents across the LCDA to mark the start of the new academic session. According to a press statement made available by the LCDA on Saturday, hundreds of pupils benefited from the initiative, […]
The Forum of State Chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change on Saturday distanced itself from the recent visit of a few of its members to the Abuja residence of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. It described the visit as the personal decision of a few individuals, stressing that it did not represent the […]
Abuja– The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has dispelled fears of an Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stating that the suspected index case has tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses. In an official update shared via its handle on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the agency disclosed […]
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation that significantly raises the application fee for H-1B visas to $100,000, a move expected to cause widespread impact across the technology industry, where such visas are commonly used. The new measure, which may be met with legal opposition, was unveiled on Friday at the White […]
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to embark on comprehensive road maintenance works across the state, assuring that every local government will benefit from the programme. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Works, Engr Babatunde Adesina, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Leme–Abiola Way–Madojutimi roads in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Adesina […]
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that it ordered a halt to the ongoing construction of the Paddy Arikawe Oye Igbimo Road in the Sagamu GRA, a constituency project facilitated by Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor and current representative of Ogun East Senatorial District. The directive was issued over the contractor’s alleged failure to obtain […]
The United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, has launched a new dark web portal designed to securely recruit foreign spies particularly from Russia and other regions of strategic interest. The portal, named “Silent Courier,” aims to provide a safe and anonymous channel for individuals with access to sensitive information, such as intelligence on terrorism or […]
Ezekiel Nathaniel cemented his status as Nigeria’s brightest track prospect on Thursday when he ran a blistering 47.11 seconds in the men’s 400 metres hurdles at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, setting a new national record despite narrowly missing out on a medal. In a dramatic final widely billed as one of the most […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate has slowed for the fifth consecutive month, dropping to 20.12 per cent in August, yet economists warn that the relief remains largely statistical as households continue to grapple with high food prices and rising living costs. Speaking on Frontline, a current-affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu, economic analyst, Professor Adebayo […]
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