Community Pharmacists raise concern over govt’s plan for new regulations for healthcare facilities
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to introduce new regulations for healthcare facilities in Nigeria. ACPN claimed the proposed reforms are unnecessary and could be counterproductive. In a statement issued by its Chairman and Secretary, Ambrose Eze and Omokhafe Ashore respectively, ACPN said the existing National Health Act of 2014, if fully implemented, could effectively address the problem of unregulated and substandard healthcare facilities. The Pharmacists…
Read moreI’m recovering from failed kidney transplant, TG Omori updates fans
Award-winning cinematographer and music producer, ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, announced on Friday that he has been recuperating from the stitches of his failed kidney transplant. He mentioned that although he cannot express his gratitude to God with a backflip, he is getting better and will continue the fight. While acknowledging the outpouring Read More
Read moreGunmen set ablaze LG secretariat in Anambra
Some gunmen said to be in their large numbers, have attacked the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums, who invaded the LGA secretariat in the early hours of Friday, set buildings, including a town hall meant for traditional rulers and some administrative facilities at the premises ablaze. This Read More
Read morePICTORIAL: Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, promoted to captain in US navy
A Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, has been promoted to the rank of Navy Captain from Commander in the US Navy. The chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, shared the news on X.com on Friday, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement. Dabiri congratulated Kingsley, saying, “A hearty congratulations to Navy Captain Kelechi R Ndukwe who has Read More
Read more82 Nigerians awarded UK Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
The British Government has awarded prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to 82 Nigerian students for the 2024 academic year. These scholarships will enable recipients to pursue master’s and PhD programmes in the United Kingdom. This was according to a statement from the British High Commission, Abuja on Friday by the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Read More
Read moreGunmen shoot three students dead in Yobe school
No fewer than three students of Faudiya School in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State have been confirmed dead after an attack by gunmen at the school early Friday. The school is reported to belong to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria — a Shiia sect. The gunmen, who haven’t been ascertained whether they are Read More
Read moreLG Polls : Ogun ADC Publicity Secretary joins chairmanship race
LG Polls : Ogun ADC Publicity Secretary joins chairmanship race The Ogun State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Olumide Onabanjo, has joined the race for the Ifo Local Government chairmanship election. Onabanjo noted that his decision followed the dire need to breathe new life, address the needed change, and bring about development in the society. He expressed worry that the Ifo Local
LG Polls : Ogun ADC Publicity Secretary joins chairmanship race
Osimhen’s future, contract set friends, fans on collision course
The future of Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen, has set fans and friends alike on a collision course over his next career move. Though The PUNCH on Friday reported that Osimhen, who is the current African Footballer of the Year, opted for Saudi’s Al-Ahli, the Napoli forward had kept fans and friends guessing his next Read More
Read moreArmed men invade Abuja home, kidnap family of four
A group of kidnappers has abducted four family members in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident which occurred at the Tundun Fulani extension area of the Bwari Area Council happened around 1:30 am on Friday. A resident of the area who spoke on condition of anonymity stated that the kidnappers forced their way into the Read More
Read moreKidnapping ranks as Nigeria’s most-reported crime case under Tinubu
Kidnapping for ransom has ranked as Nigeria’s most-reported crime case under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. StatiSense, quoting 2023 data from Nigeria’s Ministry of Police Affairs, disclosed this on Thursday through its X account. According to the data, kidnapping cases have outperformed murder, banditry, terrorism, and armed robbery in terms of reports in Nigeria. In a zonal analysis, kidnapping crimes are ranked as the most reported in the North Central (38.51 percent), North East (42.11 percent),…
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