Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has begged members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off their seven-day warning strike. Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this appeal to the Resident doctors on Thursday in Kaduna during a visit to the National Eye Centre. According to Alausa, negotiations are ongoing to ensure the safety of their kidnapped colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola. He said that the Federal Government and security agencies were working hard to rescue Popoola. “We are on top of the matter and have been on talking terms with the National Security Adviser,…

Safiu Kehinde The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has disowned an alleged Igbo lady who threatened to poison Nigerians in Canada. Reacting to the viral TikTok video where the lady, identified as Amaka Patience Sunnberger, called for the poisoning of non-igbos in Canada- particular Edos and Yorubas, Ohanaeze denied the woman’s affiliation with the Igbo people. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, in Enugu. The group said there was no sufficient evidence that the lady who posted the video was Igbo, stressing that she did not in any way portray the…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has, yesterday announced September 14 as the new deadline for subscribers to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards. This was disclosed in a statement issued by NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka. According to the statement, the NIN-SIM Linkage is essential for enhancing trust and security of Nigeria’s digital economy. NCC, disclosed how they had, in partnership with the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), identify users in possession of large amounts of SIM cards “As we approach…

Agency Report The World Health Organisation (NAN) has given the green light to Gavi and UNICEF to proceed with procurement of vaccines for prevention of outbreaks especially the Monkey-pox, pending the EUL decision Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO, Director-General said this on Wednesday in a statement. “In the meantime, I have given the green light to Gavi and UNICEF to proceed with procurement of vaccines, pending the EUL decision. “It’s vital to stress that although vaccines are a powerful tool, they are by no means the only tool. “There are many other things that WHO, the Africa CDC and our partners…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Republic of Nigeria has strengthened diplomatic ties with Niger as the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and Nigerien counterpart, Gen. Moussa Barmou, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance security cooperation between both countries. This was disclosed in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to report, Gen. Musa had paid a visit to the Chief of Staff of the Nigerien Armed Forces, in Niamey, Niger Republic. The visit was part of Nigeria’s effort to return Niger back to the Economic Community…

Safiu Kehinde Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has advised the party’s 2023 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to wait till 2031 before reigniting his presidential ambition. The PDP Chieftain made this disclosure in a statement earlier today, stressing that a southerner must occupy the office from 2023 to 2031. This, according to Bode George, is in line with PDP’s law on zoning and rotation. While admitting he had no issues with Atiku, he, however, said that power cannot go to the North for the time being, considering the fact that Muhammadu Buhari had just…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian Nollywood industry has, again, been thrown in a state of mourning as another popular actor, Yusuf Olorungbede, dies. The news of his death was confirmed by actress,Foluke Daramola, earlier today. “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede…. We submit to God’s will. Thank you Everyone!” Daramola wrote. According to report, the deceased actor had been sick for a while before he eventually passed away today. READ ALSO: VeryDarkMan Begs Davido; Says Dammy Krane Has No Proof of Allegations Please Pray for me- Popular Music Video Director Cries out after Failed Kidney Transplant

Agency Report Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Gombe Zonal Directorate, have commenced an investigation of one Solomon Yohana for allegedly impersonating staff of the commission. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was arrested on Aug. 19, in Guyuk Local Government Area, Adamawa by the Department of State Service(DSS) and handed over to the EFCC. “Items recovered at the point of arrest include: one Fake EFCC ID Card, some fake EFCC letter-heads, one fake EFCC polo shirt and a fake Special Control Unit against Money Laundering,…

Safiu Kehinde The era of Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote, as Africa’s richest man has come to an end as South African billionaire Johann Rupert overtakes him as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. South African industrialist, Rupert, controls Richemont, one of the world’s largest luxury goods firms, which owns brands like Cartier and Montblanc. According to Bloomberg, his net worth has surged by $1.9bn to $14.3bn, placing him at 147th position globally, 12 places ahead of Dangote. The Nigerian’s fortune has fallen by $1.7bn (£1.3bn) this year, giving him a net worth of…

Safiu Kehinde Liverpool forward, Darwin Nunez, has bagged lengthy international ban over misconduct. Following the Uruguayan international’s brawl with fans at last month’s Copa America semi-final loss to Colombia, Nunez has been suspended from five international games. Though this does not affect his club appearance, he will, however will miss Uruguay’s friendly against Guatemala as well as their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador. According to report, Nunez had lept into spectators stands to protect his family after mayhem broken out in the stands following the final whistle of the Copa America match. A section of…