The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, presented the official letter of approval for the commencement of the newly established Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital to the Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, HRH Justice Muhammad Sidi Bage (Rtd), on Tuesday. The presentation follows the approval of President Bola Tinubu. Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (SDP, Nasarawa West) accompanied Professor Pate during the ceremony. Among the dignitaries present was Prince Ibrahim Hassan Abdullahi, who holds the traditional title of Adon Garin Lafia Bare Bari. The establishment of the teaching hospital…
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The nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be unveiled today. It is almost certain that the current holder and eight-time winner, Lionel Messi, will not even make the podium this time around. This means there will be a first-time winner at the ceremony next month. Organisers will today reveal every name on their long shortlist. Real Madrid and Spain players are expected to be prominent after their respective successes. Vinicius Jr – who has made clear his desire to take the top prize – Rodri and Jude Bellingham among the favourites for the trophy. Manchester City goal machine Erling…
itel Energy launches revolutionary solar solutions, aiming to light up Nigerian homes, businesses Lagos, Nigeria – August 30, 2024 – itel, a brand synonymous with providing affordable and innovative technology solutions, proudly announces the launch of itel Energy in Nigeria. This new venture marks itel’s expansion into the energy sector, providing Nigerians with cutting-edge, reliable, and cost-effective solar energy solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of the local market. itel Energy: Lighting Up Nigeria Similar to TECNO, Infinix, and itel, itel Energy is an integral part of Transsion. With over a decade of experience in enhancing lives through technology,…
Famous American actress, Angelina Jolie,has revealed why she stopped singing. According to her, she stopped singing because of her ex-boyfriend’s brutal criticism of her voice. She recalled that her ex wasn’t kind to her about singing so she assumed that she couldn’t sing. Speaking in a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter, Jolie said the criticism affected her mentally and she adapted to her ex-boyfriend’s opinion as her reality. “I don’t sing. I had somebody in my life who was not kind to me about singing. It was a relationship I was in. And so I just assumed I couldn’t really…
Former England striker, Darren Bent, is backing Chelsea to finish fourth in the Premier League this season. The Blues have brought in Enzo Maresca to replace Mauricio Pochettino as manager. Under Maresca, the team has recorded one win, one draw and one loss. But Bent has seen enough to predict that Chelsea will make a return to the Champions League. He said: “Fourth – Chelsea. I just think look at the firepower they have got. It’s a bit of a basketcase, but I have seen the sample sizes, like the Wolves result away from home 6-2. I know they drew…
Gunmen have reportedly killed Labour Party (LP) ward chairman Mr Sunday Oche in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that Mr Oche was ambushed and shot dead by unidentified gunmen when he went to his farm in the company of his friends. An eyewitness said the bandits shot and killed Mr Oche while five others escaped with serious gunshot injuries. A source close to the deceased, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told journalists that Oche went to the farm with five others on motorcycles. The source further disclosed that the deceased and his friends went…
A former spokesman of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has charged President Bola Tinubu, ex-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi to step aside ahead of the 2027 elections. Okonkwo said Tinubu, Obi, and Atiku are not fit to contest in the 2027 election, stressing that they have failed Nigerians. Speaking on Arise TV, the Nollywood actor also criticized the opposition for their failure to form a consolidation and work together against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Okonkwo: “I completely agree with you that we need new…
An Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has cautioned the federal government against criminalising peaceful protests by aggrieved Nigerians, warning that such actions can lead to anarchy. He stated that the denial of the right to peaceful protest is an affront to the rule of law and the enforcement of the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens. In a strongly worded letter to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, Olajengbesi demanded the immediate withdrawal of treason charges filed against the #EndBadGovernance protesters. The letter is titled “The Imperative to Uphold the Right to Peaceful Protest…
The Methodist Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev Michael Akinwale, has called on Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s administration instead of condemning it. Akinwale, who made this call at a press conference marking the 40th anniversary of the Methodist Church in Abuja, stressed that criticism won’t solve Nigeria’s problems, adding that divine intervention is needed. The bishop emphasised that Nigeria’s solution lies in returning to God, tasking both leaders and citizens to seek divine guidance. “If you look at the American dollar, you see ‘In God We Trust.’ The only solution to Nigeria’s problems is to take this nation…
Former Manchester United ace, Andy Cole, has voiced his frustration with the ongoing criticism directed at forward Marcus Rashford. Cole, who expressed his support for the England international, said it was disappointing. Rashford was once again the target of criticism from fans both at Old Trafford and on social media as Man United were thrashed by Liverpool at Old Trafford last weekend. The 26-year-old is yet to score a goal for Erik ten Hag’s side in the Premier League this season after three matches. Speaking about Rashford, Cole said (via Mirror): “It’s disappointing. With Marcus being a boy from Manchester…