A mysterious viral outbreak is overwhelming some hospitals in China and prompting people to wear face masks again. Videos circulating on social media show overcrowded hospital units, parents waiting in long lines with sick children, and patients wearing face masks in packed facilities. Unverified reports have also emerged claiming crematoriums and funeral homes are overwhelmed,…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has named the Polytechnic Ibadan after a former governor of the state, Dr Victor Olunloyo. Makinde announced the new Institution’s new name on Thursday. Dr Olunloyo was the governor of old Oyo State between October and December, 1983. He was the first indigene of Ibadan to serve as the…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja told an Airtel delegation led by its chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, that his administration is prepared to learn and not ashamed of copying what is working in other climes. The president also said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices,…
Ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, thousands of former political appointees who served under ex-governors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Operating under the umbrella of the Anambra State Former Political Appointees (ASFPA), the defectors formally declared their allegiance to the APC during a…
The lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi, has urged his mentees under the auspices of the New Gen Leaders initiative to become leaders with a shaping mindset in order to achieve a shaped nation. Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi IREKANDU made this statement while delivering his keynote address on the topic, “Shaping Leaders, Shifting Nations”…
President of Nigeria Labour Congress , NLC, Joe Ajaero, has said all efforts to intimidate and silence organised labour would fail. The labour leader also said he would on Wednesday, September 25, honour the last police invitation extended to him. Recall that Ajaero had in recent times been under the radar of security agencies,…
The Christmas season in Nigeria is a period filled of celebrations with loved ones but there are some places to avoid in the course of such festivities. While you want to adore your homes with twinkling lights and hang out with friends and family, there is always the fear of going broke after the festive…
The Taliban Supreme Court in Kabul on Tuesday sentenced a man and woman to 39 lashes and 18 months in prison for engaging in extramarital sex. It was unclear whether the floggings carried out on Monday took place in public, as has been the case in previous instances. Since returning to power in 2021, the…
The Plateau State Police Command has commenced the prosecution of 22 individuals arrested in connection with the brutal killing of 13 wedding guests who were attacked in Mangun community, Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred on June 20, involved a mob assault on a bus conveying passengers from Kaduna State…
On Sunday, the highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) unveiled its nominees for the 11th edition, recognizing the best in African film, television, and digital content from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Set to take place on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the prestigious ceremony will celebrate the industry’s brightest talents…