The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), says it will commence a five-day warning strike on Wednesday. President of the association, Dr Innocent Orji, disclosed this on Monday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the outcome of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. According to...
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday congratulated Chef Hilda Baci on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest hours spent cooking. Sanwo-Olu, in his congratulatory message on his Facebook page, said that Baci’s accomplishment was a testament to the Nigerian spirit. He said that the chef...
The Alaafin of Oyo ruling family has faulted the proposed amendment of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State, cautioning against passing such amendment into law. The ruling family made its position known in a memorandum presented at the public hearing organised by the state House of Assembly on the...
Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, says the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is one of the best schemes introduced by the military and should be sustained. Jega said this on Monday in Abuja while delivering the 50th anniversary lecture of the NYSC with the theme:...
Mr Tony Elumelu, a Nigerian industrialist, has advised state governors to place high priority on promoting youths’ entrepreneurship for self employment. Elumelu, also the Chairman, Heirs Holdings Group, said this at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) 2023 induction for newly elected governors in Abuja on Monday. He said that...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the universal implementation of the Employee Compensation Act (ECA) 2010. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this on Monday after an emergency FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to the minister,...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The United States Government has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during the just concluded 2023 general elections. The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, who stated this in a statement on Monday. Mr....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has warned the general public to beware and disregard letters of appointment allegedly issued by the ministry. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Gabriel Aduda stated this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the...
Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed his administration’s commitment to ending drug abuse in the state. Ganduje said this while declaring open a day sensitisation on mental health and substance abuse among youths, organised by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Matters,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated 27-year-old Gourmet Chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, aka Hilda Baci, as she makes history by breaking the world record of longest hours of cooking. President Buhari in a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina on Monday in Abuja,...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – A bill seeking for the establishment of Nasarawa State College of Education, Akwanga and Other Matters Connected Thereto, has passed through second reading at floor of the Nasarawa State House Assembly. The assembly said the bill was seeking to extend the 60 years retirement...
A female House of Representatives member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has commended Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef, who has set her eyes on breaking Guinness World Record of longest cooking time. Bassey targets 93 hours cooking marathon after spending over 83 hours showcasing her culinary skills...
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba has warned political actors and their collaborators against a creating tension in the country, ahead of the May 29 Presidential and governorship inaugurations. Baba gave the warming at a news conference on Monday in Abuja. He called on political actors to jettison...
The family of late Nollywood Yoruba Actor, Murphy Afolabi in Osogbo, Osun, says his death is so saddening and heart breaking to them. While speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Mr Yusuf Lateef, the family head of Fetuata, Afolabi’s family compound in Osogbo, said the...
Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, made a historic feat on Monday when she broke the Guinness World Record for longest cooking time by an individual. As of 11:22am on Monday, Baci has cooked for 91 hours and 21 minutes to surpass the previous record set...
Dr Muttaqa Rabe-Darma, the President of Umaru Musa Yar’adua Human Development Centre, has described the late president and former Katsina State Governor as an excellent transformation leader. He disclosed this on Sunday in Katsina during the 13th Umaru Musa Yar’adua day memorial lecture, organised by the ‘Katsina State First...
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to start building support and provide enabling environment for the incoming government to thrive. Gambari made the call in Birnin Kebbi while briefing newsmen following a visit to Gov. Atiku Bagudu and Emir of Gwandu,...
Some rebellious Enigie (Dukes) have voluntarily returned and pledged their allegiance to the great Benin throne. A statement by Mr Iguobaro Osaigbovo, Chief Press Secretary to Oba to Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said the pledge followed an...
The Federal Government has evacuated 2,518 Nigerians, among which include 23 sick ones and an eight-day old baby from the war-torn Sudan. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, NEMA, made this known while addressing a news conference on Sunday in Abuja. Ahmed, who gave an update on the evacuation exercise said...
Nsukka Youths Association (NYA) in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, has prayed for God’s intervention to stop incessant untimely deaths among youths in the area. Preaching during the prayer session, organised by NYA on Sunday at Nsukka Town Hall, Rev. Fr. Paul Obayi, the Spiritual Director of...