By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and relevant agencies to address its welfare demands or face a nationwide strike. The warning, contained in a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara; General Secretary, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku; and Publicity and Social Secretary,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has expanded its scholarship scheme to cover 51 communities in the Oworo District of Kogi State, further broadening its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reach beyond its immediate host areas. The announcement was made on Monday by the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, during the scholarship award ceremony held in Obajana….
By Ayomide Otitoju Access ARM Pensions has intensified its campaign on the benefits of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), describing them as a reliable pathway to financial stability after retirement. The message was delivered at a recent virtual webinar themed “Boost Your Retirement: Making the Most of Additional Voluntary Contributions,” which educated participants on how AVCs…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has partnered with CardCentre Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Chams HoldCo, to roll out eco-friendly SIM cards made entirely from biodegradable materials. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos, aims to reduce plastic waste in Nigeria and across West Africa. In a statement on Monday, the companies said the SIM cards are…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday rejected opposition criticism of the recently conducted local government elections in Rivers State, insisting that the exercise was lawful and credible. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi had faulted the polls, describing them as illegal….
A massive rescue effort is underway in Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake struck late Sunday, toppling homes onto sleeping families in a remote mountainous region and killing more than 800 people, Taliban authorities said. The toll is expected to rise as search operations continue. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck just before midnight, shaking buildings as far…
By Ayomide Otitoju Panic gripped motorists and residents around Iyana-Isolo on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway in Lagos on Sunday after a fully loaded tanker overturned and burst into flames. Eyewitnesses said the tanker, which reportedly lost its brakes while the driver attempted to park, rammed into a commercial bus before toppling into a roadside gutter and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is equitable in the allocation of projects, appointments, and opportunities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday, dismissing claims of marginalisation as “misinformation and half-truths.” “President Bola Tinubu’s…
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million). The 21-year-old has agreed a seven-year contract with the reigning Club World Cup champions and was unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where he watched his new team secure a 2-0 victory…
