November 2024 – Page 39

Oshiomhole Uncovers Construction Error At Stella Obasanjo Hospital

27.11.2024

The Edo State Commissioner for Health Cyril Oshiomhole says he has taken remedial measures against some construction defects discovered at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility, who was accompanied by medical consultants and the contractor of the remodelled Stella Obasanjo Hospital, said the team agreed on how...

Energy Theft: IBEDC Records 8,000 Cases In 10 Months

27.11.2024

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) yesterday said it has recorded 8,000 cases of energy theft, including meter bypass and illegal meter tampering, between January and October within its network. Acting Managing Director Francis Agoha said this in a statement yesterday. Agoha said the development had resulted in financial losses running into hundreds of millions...

’I Am Still Alive, Ex-President Obasanjo Dismisses Death Rumors

27.11.2024

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday finally broke his silence on the rumours of his death, saying that it was orchestrated by his enemies who wanted him dead. Since Monday, reports of Obasanjo’s death had flooded social media but no one could authoritatively confirm it. But all talks of his death were abruptly squashed when the...

Adeleke Presents Health Insurance Cards, Support Gadgets To PWDs

27.11.2024

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday presented a free Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) card and Life Support Gadgets to 10,000 persons living with disabilities (PLWDs). He also distributed life-support gadgets and state-of-the-art medical aids to the PWDs, saying the equipment would make life meaningful for them. The gadgets included thousands of wheelchairs (manual and...

…Tinubu Hails Revitalisation Of Refinery

27.11.2024

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the revitalization of the Port Harcourt Refinery by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). Congratulating the company for the commencement of petroleum product loading from the facility yesterday, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to energy sufficiency and security in the country. He equally charged the company to...

2027: PDP’s Presidential Candidate Must Come From South –Bode George

27.11.2024

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, yesterday, said that the party’s 2027 presidential candidate must come from southern Nigeria. Speaking on “Daily Digest” on Nigeria Info FM, George said the party’s failure to address the issue of zoning might lead to its total collapse. He said: “The next...

Police Arrest Suspects Over Alleged Forgery Of Presidency, Ganduje Documents

27.11.2024

…incriminating documents, N1.7m recovered Operatives of the Inspector General of Police-Special Investigation Unit have arrested four suspects in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery of official documents, job racketeering, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretences. A statement signed yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the development followed a...

Sokoto Approves N200,000 Monthly Allowance For School Principals

27.11.2024

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved a monthly allowance of N200,000 for the maintenance of secondary schools across the state. This decision was made to address the immediate maintenance needs of the schools, allowing principals to repair minor damages to infrastructure without waiting for lengthy approval processes. The governor also directed the state Commissioner...

UNILORIN Hosts 3rd Summit Of 28 Foreign Universities

27.11.2024

The University of Ilorin has played host to the 3rd summit of 28 universities drawn from eight different countries under the auspices of the ‘D8 Network of Pioneers for Research and Innovation (D8NPRI).’ The D8 member countries are Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey and Malaysia. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the meeting,...

We’re Committed To Partnership With World Bank, USAID State2state, Others’

27.11.2024

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has reaffirmed his commitment to partnering with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the World Bank, USAID State2State, and other donor organisations to drive rapid development in the state. He said: “I appreciate the contributions, support and assistance from USAID State2State Project and other donor partners,” Governor Aliyu said. “I also commend...