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Two weeks after Resident doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)  embarked upon strike, they have suspended the indefinite strike. The strike commenced on July 26 to press home their demands  which include the immediate payment of the 2023 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), immediate release of the circular on one-for-one replacement and payment of skipping arrears. Others are upward review of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in line with full salary restoration to the 2014 value of CONMESS and payment of the arrears of consequential adjustment of minimum wage to omitted doctors The doctors were…

In a remarkable triumph, a female students’ football team from African Church Grammar School in Ita-Eko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged victorious in the Nigeria Secondary Schools Flag Football Season II, known as “Aketi 2023”. The team’s exceptional performance secured them scholarships worth N100 million, paving the way for their higher education pursuits. During a ceremonial event in Abeokuta, the State representatives honored the team by presenting them with a trophy. Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Science, and Technology, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the school for consistently bringing pride to the…

In a determined bid to avert the threat of anthrax disease affecting both animals and humans, the Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture is taking significant steps to enhance surveillance and engagement with stakeholders.  Officials have commenced visits to cattle markets and slaughter slabs across the state as part of this proactive initiative. Led by Mr. Samuel Adeogun, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the Risk/Communication team embarked on a sensitization campaign, visiting prominent cattle markets such as Olorunisola cattle market in Isheri, and Atokun International market in Ifo and Yewa North Local Government Areas respectively.  This campaign…

The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development in Ogun State has called   upon Community Development Committees (CDCs) to play a pivotal role in preserving the future integrity of their localities by preventing unauthorized constructions that might lead to the emergence of slums. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Olayiwola Abiodun, emphasized this during a sensitization campaign held for the Ilupeju Oke-Odo West Area Community Development Committee.  He stressed that the proliferation of slums can significantly devalue properties within a community. Representing the Permanent Secretary was the Director of Urban Development, TPL. Rufus Talabi, who…

The peaceful neighborhood of Enagbare Street, located in the Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, was plunged into sorrow and mourning on August 4th, when a 34-year-old private school teacher, Joy Amadi, lost her life in a tragic incident caused by a collapsing water tank from a neighbor’s compound. Amadi, who had recently completed her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, was a dedicated educator and a pillar of her family.  Her untimely demise has left her parents, Mrs. Beatrice and Mr. Michael Amadi, in deep grief and shock. The incident occurred when an overhead…

Nigerian troops successfully rescued a former Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE) in Gusau,Dr. Hassan Abubakar Augie, and his son after a fierce gun-battle with bandits in Zamfara.  The victims were rescued  on Friday, by   troops from Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji, stationed at Forward Operating Base Mada in Zamfara state,who  were conducting a routine patrol along the Shemori – Yandoto road in the Marke general area. According to a statement released by the Army headquarters on their Facebook page, the troops unexpectedly encountered an unspecified number of heavily armed bandits during their patrol.  A…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed its Consolidated Financial Statements for the past seven years. This marks the first instance since 2015 that the apex bank is allowing the public to scrutinize its financial records. The released Consolidated Financial Statements pertain to the financial periods of 2016 through 2022. Notably, the CBN’s profits after tax surged from N75.13 billion to N103.8 billion in 2022. Amid these revelations, it has come to light that the CBN holds a combined debt of $7.5 billion with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs as of the end of December 2022.…

Fuji music star, Alhaji (Dr.) Sefiu Alao Adekunle, Baba Oko, Agbara Orin with few of his band men, have left the shores of Nigeria for Ireland, for a music performance. According to feelers reaching us, the Abeokuta, Ogun State born, bred and based music star has embarked on the trip to honour his kinsmen who are scattered across Ireland, but are coming together to identify themselves as natives of Egba Land, as Abeokuta is dialectically referenced. As it is widely known that the Egba people are called “Omo Lisabi” (Offspring of Lisabi), the show which is therefore, tagged: “Lisabi Day…

A Kano man,  Hassan Umar has been dragged to  Court  in Kano state by her  Girlfriend  who Seeks Justice for Abandonment After Lavish ₦900,000 expenditure  Hassan Umar, a resident of Kano reportedly abandoned  his partner after she generously spent ₦900,000 on him.  The complainant’s legal representative informed the court that Umar had professed love for his client and even expressed intentions of marriage.  However, he not only declined to fulfill that commitment but also terminated the relationship, leaving the plaintiff in distress. During the court proceedings, Umar pleaded not guilty when the charges were presented before…

The Ekiti State government has taken the decision to suspend Chief Gabriel Bodunde, a traditional chief in Imesi Ekiti, situated in the Gbonyin Local Government Area of the state.  This action comes as a response to allegations of disrespect, high-handedness, and insubordination directed towards the town’s monarch, Oba Olatunji Olatunde. The suspension has been attributed to Chief Bodunde’s alleged involvement in fomenting communal tensions within the town.  It is claimed that he facilitated these disturbances by engaging in the unjustified and arbitrary apprehension of individuals on fabricated and trivial charges, leading to an unnecessary escalation of tensions.…