Новости за 04.08.2024

THERE is no gainsaying that the state of the healthcare offered by Nigeria is plagued by a profound crisis. Indeed, the fresh alarm by the Nigerian Medical Association, Kwara branch, over the critical shortage of medical doctors in the state overaccentuates the crisis millions of citizens grapple with. The government, corporate bodies, and other stakeholders

A protester at the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstration in Bauchi State has described how a hoodlum assaulted and stripped her naked in public. Aisha Dogara Adamu, a resident of the Bauchi metropolis, recounted the brutalisation she suffered on the first day of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in the state. She said, “On Thursday, August 1, 2024, as scheduled,

In a flash, I saw a stone flying towards me from an irate youth I believed to be a thug. It missed my windscreen by a few inches. Then another stone flew right at my window, but I heard the thud at the rear of the vehicle. Although I narrowly escaped being stoned like my

The #EndBadGovernance protest, which began in major cities across the country on Thursday may be losing steam following a division among leaders of the major groups mobilising Nigerians for the mass demonstration. Some of the organisers accused the Federal Government of financially inducing some members to sabotage the protest and weaken its strength after threats

Months after President Bola Tinubu called for the full implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye, the President alongside the legislative arm of government have continued to push for establishment of a new ministry, agencies and commissions. A tally done by our correspondent revealed that two new commissions were approved by the President from February 26, 2024

Kind-hearted Nigerians have started donating cash gifts to an unidentified female protester, who hit the streets of Lagos on Friday with an empty pot, lamenting the hunger in the land. Shouting, “Ebi o! Ebi o! (Hunger o! Hunger o!)”, the woman, spotted on Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja, asked the government to come to the aid

Some Nigerians, including a former general and ex-diplomats, have expressed worry after some protesters in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest waved what appeared like the Russian flag. They said the scene did not portend well for the country and warned Nigerians and the Federal Government to guard against foreign incursion. The nationwide protest, which commenced on

Japa syndrome compounded by the shutting down of hospitals over a hike in electricity tariff is taking its toll on sick Nigerians requiring surgery as they wait for months in excruciating pain before having the life-saving procedure done.  SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports For 44-year-old Chioma Okoro, the pain in her lower abdomen had become a constant

The Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Prof Oluwatoyin Ashiru, recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a thanksgiving service at the Church of Nativity, Ikoyi, Lagos; and a reception. At the church service, Ashiru, who is also the Managing Director and Chief Executive

In the past three days, Nigerians have taken to the streets to register their grouse with the Federal Government in a nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernance inNigeria. As the protesters, mainly youths, marched, singing solidarity songs and brandishing placards conspicuously inscribed with their demands, the elderly also defied all odds to join the movement. For many

Kano State Government on Saturday commenced plans for the inauguration of Gold Souk, a gold refining and trading market for Northern Nigeria in the state. The market was established in 2021 by the then President, Muhammadu Buhari. The state Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Safiyanu Kachako, disclosed this on Saturday during a visit

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was named Man of the Match following his classy displays in Fulham’s 1-0 pre-season friendly win over Benfica at the Estadio Algarve on Friday night, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old, donning the number 17 jersey, scored the decisive goal in the 21st minute, slotting home from inside the box

Renowned human rights activist and President of Women Arise for Change Initiative and the Campaign for Democracy, Dr Joe Odumakin, has asked the government to listen to the #EndBadGovernance protesters’ demands and work towards meeting them. She urged the leaders of all tiers and arms of government to address the issues of extreme poverty and

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has read the riot act to caretaker committee chairmen in the 23 local government areas of the state, saying any one of them that fail to empower his/her people will be removed. Fubara handed down the warning at the unveiling of an empowerment programme in Ikwerre Local Government Area of

Protesters at the #EndBadGovernance protests have been urged to refrain from expressing their plights with anger and continue making the protests peaceful. The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Martins, said protests were fundamental rights of Nigerians to express their grievances and as well draw the attention of the government to cogent matters. He added that

A United Kingdom –based entrepreneur and event consultant, Akinlolu Jekins, has been awarded a honourary doctorate in Event Management by the Myles Leadership University in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The honour was said to be in recognition of his contributions to the field of event management. Reacting to the achievement, Jekins, who has worked with entertainment

The Erelu Kuti of Lagos and Yeye Oba Oodua, Abiola Dosumu, recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of her installation in grand style in Ikoyi, Lagos. One of the highlights of the event was a fashion show featuring designs by Olori Ronke Ogunwusi and Ejiro Amos, along with a cultural display by the Nefertiti group. There

My yard is an aloe farm, and each day before I make my superfood breakfast smoothie, I walk out to my yard, slice off an aloe vera leaf, thank the plant for granting me its healing medicine, then I fillet the leaf and drop the aloe vera gel into my blender. “A few minutes later,

D’Tigress head coach Rene Wakama says the African champions need to get back to their ways when they face Canada in their last Group B match of the Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, starting at 12:30 Pierre Mauroy Stadium. The youthful tactician made the observation after her charges came short against France,

Businesswoman, socialite and the Iyalaje Oodua, Princess Toyin Kolade, has said that unlike she usually does, she did not have an elaborate party to celebrate her birthday on July 13, 2024, because of the mood of the country. In an interview with Society Plus, she said, “My birthday is yet another day for me to

Oluwayemisi Adekunle, a marketing communications professional, speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her lifelong battle with polio, coping with the disability, the obstacles she overcame in her marriage and moments of triumphs as a professional How has life been for you as a marketing executive living with disability? I am a marketing communications professional and currently

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnnadozie has advised youth not to give up on their dreams, recounting her story of growing up in Akwakuma, Owerri, and Imo State to becoming an Olympian, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 23-year-old kept goal for the team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but counting her blessings for gracing the multi-sport

The Central Bank of Nigeria may print or wire over N746bn as a loan to the Federal Government based on the Ways and Means provision of the CBN Act. In the Act, funds that the apex bank should provide to the Federal Government through Ways and Means is five per cent of the Federal Government’s

The Central Bank of Nigeria released $689.88m (N903.95bn at the official exchange rate of N1,309/$ as of March 31, 2024) to Nigerians for importing food items in the first quarter of 2024. It was also gathered that the amount of food imported into Nigeria increased by 16.37 per cent within the first six months of

Nigerian sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe have their work cut out, facing a strong field in the semifinals of the men’s 100m event of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Making his Olympics debut, the 19-year-old Ajayi, put everyone on notice, running through to win heat 5