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Brain drain: UK places Nigeria on red list for health workers’ recruitment
United Kingdom has placed Nigeria on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers. This is happening one month after the World Health Organisation listed 55 countries, including Nigeria facing the most pressing health workforce challenges related to Universal Health Coverage. The United Kingdom Government said Nigeria and other…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo, Osoba, others attend Bola Ajibola’s burial
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, former Ogun State Governor, Segun Osoba were among the dignitaries as former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola was laid to rest in Abeokuta on Sunday.
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PHOTO NEWS: Owo church reopens 10 months after terror attack
St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State reopened for service on Sunday, 10 months after unknown gunmen attacked the church last year, killing some members and leaving others injured.
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Buhari, Tinubu, Osinbajo mourn Ajibola
President Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have mourned the death of former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Bola Ajibola. In a statement they all released they praised the late jurist who served as Judge of the International Court of Justice for his service to the nation and the law profession. Buhari in a…
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Lagos PDP celebrates Christians at Easter
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended greetings to all the Christians in the country, especially those in the state, on the occasion of this year’s Easter Celebration. According to the party, Easter is an opportunity of reflection on the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. In a statement signed by its Publicity…
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Dad sent policemen after me several times – Davido
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has narrated how his dad, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, sent policemen to arrest him several times in the early days of his career. The ‘OBO’ crooner said his dad was initially against his musical career and wanted him to focus on his education. Davido revealed this when he featured on Ebro in the…
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Easter: Abiru celebrates with Christians, calls for peaceful coexistence
Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District,Tokunbo Abiru, has called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. Abiru made this call in his Easter message released by his Media Adviser, Enitan Olukotun on Saturday. The Senator admonished Christians to be steadfast in prayers for Nigeria, and also emulate Jesus Christ in all their dealings. According to…
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Obasa felicitates Christians on Easter celebration
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has felicitated with the Christians, as they join others across the world to mark the 2023 Easter celebration. Obasa also tasked Christians to use the opportunity of the celebration to engage in prayers for Nigeria and the successes of the incoming administrations at both state and national levels.…
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Nigerian Medical students oppose proposed five-year compulsory service
Nigerian Medical Students Association (NiMASA) has opposed the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which seeks to make it compulsory for graduates in medical and dental fields to work in Nigeria for five years before being granted a full license. The sponsor of the motion, Ganiyu Johnson (APC/Lagos), said the move was to check the mass exodus of…
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Oyebanji upbeat as Chief of Air Staff lays foundation for Air Force Base at Ekiti Airport
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed delight at the ground breaking of the Air Force Base in the state. Oyebanji, accompanied by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, performed the ground breaking in Ijan-Igbemo road on Thursday. The Ekiti governor said the Air Force base will bring significant benefits to the people of Ekiti by enhancing…
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