Health UCTH fires Radiographer over patient’s death January 23, 2025 Friday Omosola The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has dismissed a Locum Radiographer for negligence, which led to the death of a patient. The termination was announced in a statement issued…
Politics Shettima: Nigeria to lead Africa’s growth through education, innovation in agriculture January 23, 2025 Friday Omosola Vice President Kashim Shettima has outlined Nigeria’s strategy for leading Africa’s growth by focusing on education, innovation, and smart agriculture. Speaking at the Financial Times Global Risk Roundtable during the…
Nigeria News $6bn Mambilla Fraud: Court approves EFCC’s request to amend charges against Agunloye January 23, 2025 Friday Omosola A Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja on Thursday granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to amend the charges against former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye,…
Nigeria News PICTORIAL: NAFDAC destroys ₦1.3bn fake, expired products in Abuja January 23, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday destroyed fake, expired, and substandard goods worth ₦1.3 billion in Abuja. The Director General of NAFDAC, Professor…
World News 178 Bangladeshi paramilitary troops released after 16 years in jail January 23, 2025 Olamilekan Botti Bangladesh released 178 former paramilitary troops from prison on Thursday, nearly 16 years after their arrest for involvement in a violent mutiny that claimed the lives of dozens of senior…
Health NAPTIP raids baby factory, rescues nine pregnant women January 23, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking (NAPTIP) has rescued nine pregnant women from the Abuja baby factory. Following a tip-off from a concerned citizen, the officer of NAPTIP…
Entertainment Wumi Toriola becomes Nollywood’s second highest-grossing producer for 2024 January 23, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi In a stunning development for the Nigerian film industry, actress and producer Wumi Toriola has emerged as the second-highest-grossing producer for 2024. This impressive feat comes courtesy of her film,…
Entertainment Jaywon criticizes Odumodublvck for controversial diss remark January 23, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Singer Jaywon took the opportunity to address comments made by fellow artist Odumodublvck, who mockingly referred to Jaywon’s hit song, “This Year.” The exchange has sparked discussions among fans and…
Health Minister cautions as Nigerians named largest users of bleaching cream January 23, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has urged citizens to refrain from the usage of bleaching cream to avert health risks. Salako, while speaking…
Nigeria News Security operatives rescue 16 kidnap victims, three pastors in Kogi January 23, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso After a two-hour gunfight, security operatives in Kogi State successfully rescued 16 victims, including three pastors, who were kidnapped in the Ofu Local Government Area. The victims, abducted after attending…
