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Kano Government shuts down hospital over death cases
The Kano State Government has shut down a private health facility in the state over cases of two deaths recorded in the hospital within the last six months.The health facility, Green-Olives Hospital, situated at Sabon Titi, Tal’udu Gadon Kaya in Gwale Local Government Area was shut down by the Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) over a report received from a committee of citizens over the death of two patients at the facility. This was…
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Buhari prays for everlasting peace, security in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari continues his visit to Saudi Arabia with a brief stopover at Madinah, where he observed his evening prayers along with his entourage for the return of peace and security all over Nigeria and the world at large. The President, who had earlier been received at the Prince Muhammad Abdulaziz Airport, Madinah by the Deputy Governor of the Region, Prince Sa’ud Al-Faisal, spent time praying and recitating the Holy Qur’an. This was disclosed…
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Igbo will leave Nigeria only when they wish, Ohanaeze replies northern groups
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stated that Ndigbo will leave Nigeria only when it wants to do so.The group stated this while reacting to the coalition of northern groups suit filed before the Federal High Court Abuja asking it to exit South-East from Nigeria “because of violence and destruction being allegedly occasioned by the agitation for secession championed by IPOB.”Ohanaeze spokesman who spoke with one of Punch correspondents on the telephone, described…
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Sheikh Gumi, a venomous snake, worst than Abubakar Shekau, Al Barnawi – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has described controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi as a dangerous snake, who is worst than the former Boko Haram leader, Abubakr Shekau. Fani-kayode said this reacting to Gumi’s stance on calls for the Federal Government to declare bandits terrorists.Gumi in his recent comment, had kicked against the call, insisting that such move would lead to the break down of the corporate existence of the country.FFK in his reaction alleged…
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“Everyone is foolish on Social Media,” says BBNaija’s Kemen
BBNaija season two former housemate, Kemen, has stated that everyone on social media is foolish for meddling in the affairs of others. He shared this in a post via his Instagram page.Kemen noted that it’s only foolishness that will make random people drop hot takes on the affairs of others through Instagram Live sessions.He wrote, “Two people will have issues, another random person will organize an IG live session to analyze issues that concern them.…
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“I now appreciate my Dad; he made us tough,” Actor Yul Edochie recounts Childhood memories
Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has recounted his fond childhood memories with his father, veteran actor Pete Edochie.Yul Edochie shared the memories on his Instagram page and described Pete Edochie as a father who was strict to a fault.According to Yul, he now appreciates his father’s strictness because it is what made him and his siblings tough.“Those days as kids, when we had malaria my mum could spend so long petting and begging you to…
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FG spends more money on debt Service, Fuel Subsidy than on Education – Sanusi
Former CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has said that the Government spends more money on debt service and fuel subsidy than on Education.Speaking at the 27th National Economic Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, the former Emir of Kano stated that one out of every six children are out of school in Nigeria.He noted that the leadership has to understand the need for development, especially in the educational sector.“Where you are dealing with a country where…
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Nigerian Media Bullying Government – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has alleged that the Nigerian media is “bullying” the government.The minister spoke on Tuesday at a session of the Nigerian Economic Summit on the topic: ‘Fourth Estate: Holding Power Accountable’.Mohammed described the Nigerian media as one of the most vibrant in the world, adding that the government is contending with its “endless bullying”.“Let me start by saying that the media is indispensable in building a virile democracy, especially…
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Atiku has intelligence, Experience to win Presidency in 2023, says Fintiri
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has expressed that Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has the “intelligence” and “experience” to win the 2023 presidential election. Fintiri expressed his support for Atiku during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday “I’m a supporter of everybody and he (referring to Atiku) is a leader. He is my father; he is a leader to everybody in PDP. He is our last presidential candidate and if given the opportunity again, I…
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No business can survive in Nigeria without generators – AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group has lamented that a paucity of energy is negatively affecting the growth of Nigerian industries. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Abuja on Tuesday October 26, Adesina noted that no business can survive in Nigeria without generators. He said unless Nigeria decisively tackles its energy deficiency and reliability, its industries will always remain uncompetitive. “Today, no business can survive…
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“The absolutely annoying part is that I can’t repeat my clothes”, BBNaija’s Sammie speaks on how his life has changed since after the show.
Former BBNaija Housemate, Sammie has lamented his inability to repeat his clothing since after the reality TV show. He said life after the show is “very very overwhelming”. “The absolutely annoying part is that I can’t repeat my clothes”, he said
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I will succeed Buhari come 2023 – Yahaya Bello says
Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Tuesday said he will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Governor said this when he featured on Arise TV. He claimed he had all the qualities to succeed as President considering the way he fixed Kogi State. The governor disclosed that he inherited a state divided along ethnic and religious lines but said his administration had been able to resolve the issues. “By the grace of God when I…
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