President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for various federal government-owned hospitals across the country. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu Appoints Six Chief Medical Directors for Federal Hospitals.’ According to the statement, the newly appointed CMDs are expected to oversee and enhance healthcare service delivery in their respective institutions. Prof. Olusegun Ojo – Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State He was described as “A seasoned medical professional, Ojo previously served as the pioneer CMD…
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The lawmaker representing Bauchi Central and a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Abdul Ningi, has formally announced his candidacy for the governorship of Bauchi State in the upcoming 2027 elections under the PDP banner. Naija News reports that this declaration was made on Friday during a meeting with PDP stakeholders in the Ganjuwa Local Government Area. As the Deputy Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Ningi expressed his dedication to the people of Bauchi State, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty to the party. He clarified that his motivation to pursue this position stems not from personal…
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has established a visitation panel tasked with reviewing the financial management practices of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo. Naija News reports that this panel will be led by Prof. Gbenga Olumekun, with Idowu Benjamin, Olumide Ogidan, Anthony Akala, and Richard Adeyinka Arifalo serving as members, with the latter acting as Secretary. As stated by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the panel will also evaluate the university’s adherence to its statutes and the approved academic programs. In a related development, Governor Aiyedatiwa has appointed Prof. Ebuoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe as…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that he may not receive the same amount of time to rebuild the team that Mikel Arteta was granted at Arsenal. Arteta took over as Arsenal’s manager in December 2019 and has successfully transformed the club into a consistent title contender. While Arteta secured the 2020 FA Cup in his inaugural season, marking the only trophy he has won since his appointment, returning Arsenal to the Champions League took him three seasons. Ruben Amorim expressed, “I will not have the time that Arteta had,” but he highlighted that he can draw valuable…
The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, visited ex-President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State on Friday. Naija News reports that El-Rufai’s meeting comes barely three days after President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, also visited Buhari. The meeting between El-Rufai and Buhari was disclosed in a series of reposts made by the former governor via his X handle. The post read, “Mallam Nasir El-Rufai paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his home in Kaduna today. Patiently waiting for somebody to call PMB irrelevant. “The outcome…
Nigeria experienced widespread blackouts again on Friday following a partial collapse of the national electricity grid, plunging several cities into darkness. Naija News reports that the outage was attributed to a partial system failure from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which has continued to struggle with maintenance issues. Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) reported a system outage around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, informing customers of the disruption. “Please be informed that we experienced a system outage today 07/03/2025, at 14:00 hours, affecting supply within our network. Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders,” the company…
Nigerian musician, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has expressed his support for the youth team program initiated by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International FC. This initiative, which was launched last year, features academies for players aged U-10, U-13, and U-15, with the main goal of discovering and nurturing young football talents both within the state and from other regions. Flavour, a proud supporter of youth development in sports, shared his excitement about the program, expressing his commitment to contributing to its success. “I’m really impressed with the youth team program that Rangers has initiated…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has denounced the killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest based in Kaduna, calling it a brutal and senseless act. Naija News reports that Okechukwu was reportedly abducted from his residence by suspected bandits on Tuesday night, and his lifeless body was discovered the following day. He had been serving at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tachiri, located in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Two days after his death, the U.S. Mission urged the Nigerian government to bring those responsible to justice. “The U.S. Mission is distressed by the…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the composition of the South South Zonal Caretaker Committee to manage the affairs of the Party in the Zone. Naija News reports that this is in pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017). This was made known in a statement on Friday by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The appointment takes effect from Monday, March 10th, 2025. The decision of the NWC is predicated on the need to avoid any vacuum and ensure the smooth running of the…
Former presidential aide, Okoi Obono-Obla, has condemned the suspension of embattled lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over her alleged sexual harassment claims against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking to Daily Post, he argued that the penalty is unjustified, and disproportionately long compared to similar cases. He recalled that Senators Ali Ndume and Ovie Omo-Agege were each suspended for 90 legislative days in the past. He insisted that the Senate ought to serve as a paragon of truth, justice, and the rule of law. According to him, “The Senate is part of the National Assembly, which is constitutionally empowered to make laws for…