Tomi Lala

Open-heart surgeries: Peter Obi calls for expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for strategic partnership and sustainable expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria to ensure better health for Nigerians. Obi, presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the last election in Nigeria, made this call when he visited the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and its partners at…

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JUST IN: IGP orders withdrawal of Police personnel from 23 Rivers LG secretariats

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel stationed at the secretariats of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State, marking a decisive end to a months-long security presence at the facilities. The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Bala Mustapha also directed the immediate unsealing of…

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The dark side of Nigeria’s beverage industry

In this report, GBENGA OLONINIRAN writes about the alarming rise of fake drinks in the country and their devastating impact on unsuspecting consumers, leading to kidney, liver, and brain issues In 2021, the consumption of “substandard and fake” juices in Kano State claimed the lives of at least 10 people, while 50 others battled severe…

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Gov. Adeleke declares Monday as Public Holiday for all Teachers in Osun To Mark World Teachers Day

In commemoration of the 2024 World Teachers Day, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has declared, tomorrow, Monday the 7th of October, 2024 as a work free day for all teachers in both public and private schools throughout the state. A press statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,Oluomo Kolapo Alimi to…

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Thors/Osun Tax Dispute: Governor Adeleke Welcomes Federal Interventions, Clarifies Osun government position

Governor Ademola Adeleke has welcomed the intervention of the Federal Ministry of Mines on the state’s tax disputes with Thors Explorations Limited, clarifying that the state has validated claims within the context of the Constitution and extant laws. The Governor who had earlier reached out to the Minister of Mines, Dele Alake on phone said…

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