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By Halimah Olamide Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday deplored working conditions that force Nigerian doctors to work for as many as 100 hours in a week. Saraki, himself a medical doctor and former Governor of Kwara State met members of the National Association of Resident Doctors on Saturday said issues with doctors are not just about remuneration but other conditions of service. Saraki said after having lunch with some members of the Association, they apprised him of some of the challenges they face in their daily duties. He wrote, “The one that shocked me most was…
By Kamil Opeyemi Amidst growing controversies over his gaffe in the state on holiday tokens, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project on Sunday said it has dragged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to court over the plans to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars. SERAP said the National Assembly’s action is coming when about 137 million Nigerians face extreme poverty. In the suit number FHC/L/CS/1606/2023 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, SERAP is seeking: “an order of mandamus to direct and compel Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas to review and reduce…
Kamil Opeyemi The Nigerian ambassador to France, Kayode Laro has died, The Ministry, in a statement on Saturday, signed by its spokesperson. Mrs Francisca Omayuli, said Laro died last Friday in Paris, France, after a protracted illness. The statement read: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is deeply saddened to announce the death of Ambassador Kayode Laro on Friday, 11th August, 2023, in Paris, France, after a protracted illness. “Until his death, Ambassador Kayode Laro was Nigeria’s Ambassador to France with concurrent accreditation to Monaco. He contributed immensely to strengthening Nigeria’s relations with France. “The…
By Kamil Opeyemi A Nigerian airline Green Africa has opened new flight price of N6,500. The flight is to fly passengers from Ibadan to Lagos. Information available to the NPO Reports indicate the price is part of efforts by the Oyo state government to encourage people to make use of the Ibadan local airport. Green Africa Airways made its maiden flight to Ibadan Airport, on Saturday following the recent upgrades and other infrastructural improvements made in the airport by the Governor. The airline is expected to commence flight operations between Ibadan to Lagos with just N6,500 (Six Thousand, Five Hundred…
By Halimah Olamide The Senate Whip, Senator Abdul Ningi has hinted of the possibility of members dealing with the President Godswill Akpabio over what he called his unguarded comments. Speaking on a BBC interview on Saturday, Ningi said some of the comments from Akpabio are unbecoming of a leader. According to him, the money received was their statutory entitlement and no special payment. “It’s common knowledge that if any employee is going on leave, he/she is entitled to a leave grant. That was the money we received, and it is nothing unusual or special. “All senators received N2 million. And…
By Kamil Opeyemi The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has reacted to claims that he consults with demons anytime he is about to minister at the Redemption Camp. The cleric, popularly called Daddy GO, said his attention was drawn to some publications where the allegations were made by some clerics and groups of persons. Speaking on the claims on Friday night at the ongoing Annual Convention 2023, Adeboye urged the congregation to pray for his death if he ever did such. “The sayings of some so-called prophets, particularly if they are saying something…
By Kamil Opeyemi The ancient city of Kano was on Saturday hit with a massive protest by those who called for a rethink over the planned war with Niger over the recent coup. While saying it will explore diplomatic options, the Authorities of the Heads of States of ECOWAS member countries had on Friday said a standby operation force should be ready ahead of possible deployment in Niger. But a groundswell of resistance is mounting as many condemn proposed war with the neighboring country. Soldiers had upstaged President Mohamed Bazoum in a palace coup two weeks ago. ECOWAS had said…
The ECOWAS Parliament was on Saturday divided over taking military action as an option aimed at tackling the political situation in Niger Republic and restoring civil rule there. Some members made called for actions that would nip in the bud military incursion into politics within the region, while others identified diplomacy and dialogue as the best approaches to tackling the crisis. No fewer than 22 parliamentarians participated in the virtual extraordinary meeting to discuss the political crisis in Niger. Some members who were against military intervention highlighted the economic woes that the people of Niger could experience if invaded. Ali…
By Kamil Opeyemi The lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District at the upper chamber of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (YAYI) has described as mere imagination of rumour mongers, the alleged feud between him and the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. He posited that nothing could have warranted any friction between him and the governor, not even the issue of political influence or interest at any level of government. He added that the governor remains the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and by…
Halimah Olamide There is tension in the Fagba, Iju area of Lagos state on Saturday as victims of the early burning of illegal structures by the state Task Force team reportedly made attempt to regroup to attacks residents. NPO Reported earlier that the Olayinka Egbeyemi-led Task Force had stormed the Fagba shanties very early in the morning after which illegal structures were set on fire for enforce the state’s quit order given many months ago. Goods and makeshift houses belonging to many of the illegal residents and occupants had gone up in flames. There are reports that majority of those…