The management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, has denied allegations that one of its house officers, Dr Michael Umoh, died after a 72-hour call. This is contained in a statement issued by LUTH management team in Lagos on Thursday. “LUTH management understands the fact that the family of Dr Umoh is presently mourning the death of their beloved …

The Senate through its committee on Gas , resolved on Friday , to invite  the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NNPCL), over  lack of funds to explore and develop new frontier acreages.  The  Chairman of the Committee , Senator Jarigbe  Agom  Jarigbe , made this known to journalists after a closed-door session with the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its total portfolio in Nigeria currently stands at $4.4 billion. The portfolio is for development projects. In his opening remarks at the Joint Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR), the Director General for Nigeria Country Department, AfDB, Lamine Barrow, who stated this Friday in Abuja added that there have been significant improvement in the portfolio performance. …

Yesterday’s swearing in of 45 ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signaled the composition of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, and the full commencement of the Tinubu government of Renewed Hope, which is expected to revamp the economy, tackle insecurity and eliminate poverty, among other indices of good governance. Although, President Tinubu has rolled out critical and fundamental policies aimed …

Ondo State Assembly Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Akure directed the Clerk, Mr Jaiyeola Benjamin, to write to the state’s deputy governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct levelled against him. The petition, which was signed by nine out of the 26 members of the house, was read at a plenary session presided over by the …

The youth wing of the ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider the National Youth  Leader of the party, Dayo Isreal, for the position  Minister of Youth. President Tinubu on Monday swore-in  45 new ministers, but no minister was named for the ministry of youth. The youth wing said since assuming office 18 months …

A study has shown that commonwealth countries will witness about 63% negative effect on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to climate change. HELEN OJI reports. This study conducted by Christian Aid (CA) an international charity organization, highlights the amount of damage caused to these countries GDP by climate change, compared to a scenario where climate change has little effects …

Multi-talented Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has declared that the year hasn’t been favourable to him. The actor, singer, instrumentalist and cinematographer said he is going through lots of challenges both publicly and privately. The singer made this known via his Instagram page on Saturday while reacting to the video of Lagos socialite and skincare entrepreneur, Farida Sobowale, …

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to put the continent’s diversity and rich culinary traditions on the centre-stage with the highly anticipated ‘Tastes of Africa Food Festival.  The UBA Tastes of Africa Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of the continent’s cuisine, culture, and diversity as it reflects its remarkable history and cultural tapestry and …

Nigeria, recently, set the pace in creating a roadmap for women inclusion in leadership at a one-day conference of stakeholders from various countries, ENE OSHABA reports. Stakeholders have continued to seek innovative solutions to gender imbalance in leadership and governance. This is not withstanding several policies, and advocacy campaigns in place to promote gender equity and balance even as huge …