Torrent of Tributes Pour in From Eminent Nigerians as Bola Ajibola, 89, is Buried in Abeokuta

He was a former president of Nigerian Bar Association, a former High Commissioners to the UK, one time judge at the International Court of Justice at the Hague, and erstwhile Attorney-General of the Federation. A torrent of tributes poured in from prominent Nigerians in honour of one of Nigeria’s foremost legal mights, a former president … [Read more…]

[ANALYSIS] Following April 15 supplementary polls, parties rally to seize control of NASS, Assembly seats

Five days before the April 15 supplementary polls, opposition parties and candidates, weekend, intensified moves to get the upper hand in the elections and whittle down the strength of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 10th National Assembly. There will be supplementary balloting for two governorship, five senatorial, 31 House of Representatives and … [Read more…]

MDCAN rejects bill proposing mandatory 5-year service for Doctors before leaving Nigeria

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has rejected a bill seeking to make it mandatory for fresh medical graduates to provide services to Nigeria for up to five years before receiving full registration and license to practise. The proposed legislation which has passed the second reading at the lower chamber of the … [Read more…]

Easter Message: President-Elect Tinubu, Obi, Atiku Preach Hope, Love, Peace 

As  Christians all over the world remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Nigeria’s President-Elect, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential candidates of the Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Peter Obi and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, have all felicitated with Christians in Nigeria, tasking them to imbibe the messages of Peace, Love, Hope, … [Read more…]

About 60 Persons Abducted By Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina Communities

Armed bandits have abducted about 60 persons, mostly children, in the border communities of Zamfara and Katsina states. The affected victims are from the Kucheri, Wanzamai, and Danwuri communities of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and Yankara town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incidents happened early hours of Friday … [Read more…]

Bill to mandate 5-year practice for doctors before leaving Nigeria passes second reading 

A bill to prevent Nigeria-trained medical or dental practitioners from being granted full licences until they have worked for a minimum of five years in the country passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday. This is aimed at addressing the increasing number of medical doctors leaving Nigeria for greener pastures, and making … [Read more…]

Reps Probes Alleged N20bn Stolen NNPC Funds

The House of Representatives is set to begin a probe for an alleged diversion of N20 billion by some staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. At plenary on Thursday, the House set up an ad-hoc committee for the purpose of the probe following the adoption of a motion by Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu (Kano). … [Read more…]