The Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, in the Federal Capital Territory has appealed to FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet its demands or face the ‘deadliest shutdown’ of hospitals in 14 days. The President, Dr George Ebong, issued the warning on Monday during a press conference at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja. While lauding the minister …
Abuja Court grants Speed Darlington bail
Singer, Darlington Okoye, who has been in police detention since November 27, when he was re-arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri, Imo State for allegedly jumping bail has been granted bail by an Abuja court. Darlington was arrested in October following a petition written against him by his colleague Burna Boy, He was granted …
JJ Okocha speaks on Ademola Lookman’s African Player of the year win
Former Nigerian Player, Austine Okocha says Super Eagles winger Ademolà Lookman’s uniqueness ensured he won the African Player Of The Year. The Atalanta star won the African player of the year Award last week Monday, after defeating the likes of PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, Brighton’s Simon Adingra, and Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy in Marrakesh, Morocco. The 27-year-old …
US rapper, DDG gifts his son a Ferrari for his 1st birthday
American rapper and YouTuber, DDG and his estranged partner, Halle Bailey celebrated their son, Halo’s first birthday in Style on Sunday, December 22. During the birthday party, the rapper presented a lavish gift, a brand new red Ferrari worth half a million dollars to his son. “Look what I bought Halo for his 1st birthday!!!!!” …
Osun to prevent border community unrest -Alimi
The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace and harmony, particularly in communities with a history of boundary disputes. This disclosure was made by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, during the Olaojo Royal Family Day celebration at the palace of the Olufon of Ifon on Sunday. Alimi …
Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced to three years in extortion case
A brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba has been sentenced to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias Pogba will be able to serve his one-year sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than behind bars. The court also fined Paul Pogba’s brother €20,000 for participating …
Port-Harcourt Refinery is not shut down. It is fully operational – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied reports that Port Harcourt Refinery is inactive, insisting that the newly rehabilitated refinery is still functional. There have been reports that the refinery which began operation on November 26 has been shut down. However, in a statement released today by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the National …
Anambra rescues 13 children from trafficking Ring
The Anambra State Government has rescued 13 children from the clutches of suspected child traffickers in Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade, also led to the arrest of a middle-aged woman allegedly running …
President Tinubu cancels official engagements to honour Abuja, Anambra stampede victims
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos on Saturday, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade and other activities of the Boat Regatta from the waterfront of his Queen’s …