NO MORE LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR HEALTH WORKERS RELOCATING ABROAD BY FG The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Saturday, said that the Federal Government had directed that health workers going abroad to seek greener pastures must henceforth resign their appointments before embarking on such journeys. Alausa said the era of health workers exiting to other countries in search of better offers after applying for a leave of absence is no longer acceptable. The minister said that the ban on the leave of absence for health workers emanated from the executive order issued by President Bola Tinubu…
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WIGWE WIFE SON BURIED IN RIVERS The remains of former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe; his wife, Doreen Chizoba and first son, Chizzy, have been buried in a private tomb inside the Wigwe University which he built in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The bodies were moved from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Isiokpo after a funeral service to the private mausoleum and buried around 2.45 pm.on Saturday. At the graveside, tears flowed freely as the bodies were lowered into the grave
The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, has said the Federal Government has directed all health workers immigrating abroad to resign their appointments before leaving the country. The Minister made the announcement on Saturday during his visit to the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He warned that the era of health workers exiting the country after applying for a leave of absence is no longer acceptable. Alausa stated that the ban on the leave of absence for health workers emanated from the executive order issued by President Bola Tinubu as part of drastic steps to combat the challenge of brain drain fondly…
A middle-aged man, identified as Danjuma Emokpaire, was on Friday killed by unknown gunmen on his farm at Ubune-Ivbiaro Community in Owan-East Local Government Area of Edo State. Guru Trends learned that the deceased was attacked by the armed men while leaving the farm after the day’s work. A resident, who spoke to PUNCH on anonymity, said Emokpaire told him and others that he was going to the farm on Friday to plant yam seedlings. However, they became worried when the deceased was not seen at home on Saturday morning, and they launched a search and discovered him dead at his farm.…
The Northern Senators Forum has declared its intention to engage President Bola Tinubu concerning the alleged discovery of N3 trillion padding in the 2024 budget. The Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP–Bauchi Central), revealed this during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service. Ningi stated that the Forum had engaged consultants to thoroughly review the 2024 budget, intending to disclose how an extra N3 trillion was covertly inserted beyond the amount approved by lawmakers. He also indicated that the Forum planned to address Senate President Godswill Akpabio with its revelation regarding the alleged N3 trillion ‘padding’ in the near future.…
The Sultan of Sokoto, HRH Muhammad Abubakar, has asked Muslims to look out for the new moon on Sunday, which signals the beginning of Ramadan. he Sultan made the announcement in a statement issued on Friday by the Deputy Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Salisu Shehu. According to the statement, the fast will begin automatically on Monday if the moon is sighted on Sunday and will begin on Tuesday if the moon is not sighted tomorrow. The Sultan also appealed to endowed Muslims in the country to extend acts of charity to the less…
Controversial Big Brother Naija reality star, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has claimed that she received death threats from Davido’s fans. According to her, she received death threats after calling out the Afrobeats superstar for liking a slanderous tweet about her. Tacha disclosed this during a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. She said, “I received death threats from Davido’s fans. I’ve heard people said, ‘Na our 001 you wan use play? We go show you.” Naija News recalls that Tacha was once a die-hard fan of Davido. However, she disclosed in an interview last year that she has yanked off…
Harry Kane has his eye on Robert Lewandowski’s record after twice making Bundesliga history with his hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s win against Mainz. The England star fired in three times to help the Bavarian giants thrash relegation-threatened Mainz 8-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday. He broke two records in the German top-flight, having scored his fourth hat-trick since joining Bayern. Kane promised there is “more to come” as he celebrated his treble with an Instagram post, and also posed with yet another match ball that he will get to take home after lashing yet more goals. The 30-year-old now has 30 Bundesliga goals…
Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane has said he can still arrest his colleague, Wizkid, over an incident at a Lagos club in 2016 where he allegedly attacked him with a bottle. Gurutrends reports that the singer opened up on the old wound while exchanging words with a fan of Wizkid, who tackled him on X for saying Portable was now more talented than his favourite. Commenting on Krane’s claims, the netizen wrote: “They go soon break another bottle for your head no worry. Fool.” In response, Dammy Krane recounted the fight between him and Wizkid, stating that he can still lock him up…
Gary Oliver’s late winner sent Falkirk closer to Scottish League One promotion and kept their quest for invincibility intact after a 2-1 comeback win at Stirling. The Bairns are runaway leaders but had to come from behind as Paul McLean’s deflected effort put Stirling ahead. But Callum Morrison levelled before half-time and then Oliver struck in the 88th minute to seal another win for unbeaten Falkirk. Hamilton remain 17 points behind them in second after Ahkeem Rose’s goal gave them a 1-0 win over stricken Edinburgh City. A strong first-half display from third-placed Montrose set them up for a 4-1…
Wolves’ bid for European football was boosted by a 2-1 victory over Fulham, but it came at the expense of more injury problems. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde limped off with just over 10 minutes gone while Pedro Neto, who had been passed fit after feeling his hamstring last weekend, pulled up just before half-time clutching the back of his left thigh. But the hosts made Fulham pay for missed opportunities, with Rayan Ait-Nouri scoring his first goal since December 2022 in the 52nd minute and Nelson Semedo adding a deflected second before Alex Iwobi grabbed a very late consolation. The result lifts…
The US has joined several other countries in airdropping aid into Gaza, which is grappling with a humanitarian crisis. With aid deliveries on land falling far short of the numbers needed to ward off famine in the enclave, it is hoped these airdrops will provide a lifeline to people in Gaza. But the UN and aid agencies have questioned how effective they will be at alleviating the situation, and their risks were shown starkly on Friday when malfunctioning parachutes caused aid pallets to hurtle from the sky at breakneck speed, killing five unsuspecting civilians. We’ve been taking a closer look at the use…
Aaron Ramsdale returned to the starting XI in place of David Raya for the first time since November as Arsenal take on Brentford on Saturday. Ramsdale has lost his place in the Arsenal team to summer signing Raya but the England international is back between the sticks for the home match against Brentford. Premier League rules prevent Raya from playing against the Bees because he is on loan at the Gunners, meaning he is not available for the match. The rules state that “during the period of the temporary transfer of his contract registration a player shall not play against the…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a mother for attempting to kill her sick child using a poisonous insecticide known as “Sniper’’. The state Police Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told reporters on Saturday that the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, reported the attempted murder to the police on Friday. He said the Chief Security Officer at the hospital reported to the police that the mother brought her one-year-and-seven-month-old daughter to the hospital for treatment. Hundeyin added that the mother confessed to a doctor at the hospital that she gave the child “Sniper’’ to drink on Sunday when her…
Gurutrends reports that the curvy movie star announced news of her engagement in a post via Instagram on Friday but decided to hide the face of the man. Omoborty shared lovely photos of the engagement and received several congratulatory messages from her fans and colleagues. Taking to her Instagram page on Saturday, the thespian finally revealed the pictures of the man. She wrote, “Grateful hearts, united in love. Christ, our rock 🪨 and foundation. God will make all things right in His time. Thanking God for this beautiful journey ahead. 🙏 I will love you forever, ADE MI.” Meanwhile, Nigerian skitmaker, Abdulgafar…
Halle Bailey has shed some light on why she withheld her pregnancy from the public eye. On Thursday (March 7), the Chloe x Halle member appeared at the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards where she was honored for her contributions to the industry. At the event, she turned the spotlight on the choices she’s made to protect her family. “We are Black women in entertainment, and although we signed up for the challenges of the spotlight, in this current climate, that spotlight burns brighter, hotter, and uninterrupted, whereas the scrutiny of its magnification leaves no concealment,” she began, speaking to the…
Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has said he has not made any major achievements in the music industry. Wizkid is Sub-Saharan Africa’s most streamed artist across all platforms. He is the second most followed Nigerian musician on social media after Davido. However, speaking during an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, the Ojuelegba crooner said that music is a forever thing for him and that he is just beginning. According to him, “The journey is about to begin for Wizkid. I don’t see myself as someone who has achieved something major yet. For me, music is a forever thing.” Wizkid…
Pakistani lawmakers vote for return of widower of Benazir Bhutto after elections marred by rigging claims. Pakistan Peoples Party’s co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has won a second term as Pakistan’s president, supported by the ruling coalition in a vote by parliament and regional assemblies. Zardari secured 411 votes, while his opponent, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, who is backed by the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, received 181 votes, the Election Commission of Pakistan announced on Saturday after tallying the votes by national MPs, provincial MPs and senators. The widower of Pakistan’s assassinated first female leader, Benazir Bhutto, Zardari was…
The Irish government conceded on Saturday that it had lost two referenda to change what it called “sexist” language in the constitution in an embarrassing defeat. Ireland went to the polls on Friday in votes deliberately timed to coincide with International Women’s Day to replace two constitutional references. One said that the the family unit was “founded” on marriage, the other that a woman supports the Irish state through “her life within the home.” Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Saturday afternoon said it was clear that the referenda had not passed. “I think it’s clear at this stage, that the…
Ipswich failed to reclaim second place in the Championship as Cardiff struck twice in stoppage time for a remarkable 2-1 victory. Kieffer Moore seemed to have returned to haunt his former club 11 minutes from time and put Ipswich on the brink of collecting three precious points in the Welsh capital. But Ryan Wintle punished slack marking in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Ipswich failed to deal with Rubin Colwill’s cross and Callum O’Dowda’s knockdown. But that was not the end of the drama as five minutes later, and with virtually the last kick of the match, Perry…