Rivers Govt urges residents to embrace science-based healthcare
The Rivers State Government has called on residents to prioritise science-driven healthcare practices as the world commemorates World Health Day. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Professor Justina Jumbo, made the call in a message to mark the annual event, stressing that health remains a collective responsibility that requires the commitment of individuals, communities and governments.…
Resident doctors suspend strike, to resume work Wednesday
Following an amicable resolution of their demands, the National Association of Resident Doctors on Tuesday announced the suspension of its planned strike. The group, speaking after an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, said there had been a positive response from the federal government concerning their demands on the payment of outstanding allowances…
Super Eagles: FIFA clears Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo to represent Nigeria
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has cleared Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to play for the Super Eagles. Okonkwo was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible to represent both countries. The former Arsenal shot stopper previously represented England at the youth level. The 24-year-old’s change of eligibility was formally updated on…
FCT: Wike visits site of collapsed hotel, orders arrest of owner, contractor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday visited the site of the collapsed Ugo West Hotel in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and ordered the immediate arrest of the building’s owner and contractor. Wike, who arrived at the scene following reports of the incident, expressed displeasure over the development, describing the collapse as…
