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Nigeria’s fully integrated telecommunications company, Globacom, has been listed as one of the agents of the revolution that transformed the Nigerian telecoms sector. Globacom and its chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. were given unique prominence in a list of 100 heroes of Nigeria’s telecom in a new publication by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). The book was formally unveiled in Lagos on Friday at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki. The launch of the publication which was chaired by Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, former Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), also has in attendance Chief Adebayo Shittu, Minister of…

Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki has officially dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress after weeks of insinuation. Saraki who oversaw the defection of 13 senators from the APC last week did not reveal what political party he was switching to. It is widely believed that he would return to the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party after holding various meetings with senior members of the party. READ: Patient’s Bill of Rights will transform healthcare delivery – Osinbajo In a tweet on his official handle, he wrote, “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take…

*Calls for strict compliance with proposed law by healthcare professionals *Commends Federal Ministry of Health, Consumer Protection Council for initiative Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has explained that the Patients Bill of Rights will transform Nigeria’s healthcare delivery. Osinbajo who launched the Patient’s Bill of Rights at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja said for the first time Nigeria’s constitution accommodated the Consolidated Revenue Fund towards the funding of key health initiatives, in compliance with the National Health Act. “This Bill of rights is a significant contribution in establishing one of the most important rights of all humanity: the right to…

The management of Ikeja Golf Club has announced activities scheduled for the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The announcement was made at a press conference, which held in the Committee Room of the club at Ikeja GRA. The anniversary celebration, according to Mr. Bola Temowo, club captain, has as theme: “Half a Century of Growing Friendships through Golf”. Among activities scheduled to hold in the coming month as part of the celebrations are a series of golf tournaments, including a Pro-Am tournament. The club, he also disclosed, will execute a projects aimed at improving the utility of the club. READ: Man…

An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Tuesday remanded a 47-year-old man, Premie Imafidon, for allegedly slapping his wife to death. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Ajibade, remanded Imafidon in Ikoyi Prisons and ordered that the case file should be sent to the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice. Ajibade adjourned the case until September 3. The accused is facing a charge for murder. READ: Osinbajo launches Patients’ Bill of Rights Earlier, the Prosecutor, Sgt. Maria Dauda, told the court that the accused committed the offence on June 15, at 7:00 p.m., at No. 25, Apata Street,…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has launched the landmark Patients’ Bill of Rights in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital on Tuesday. The bill protects the rights and dignity of patients when they seek healthcare services across the country. It is also designed to help patients know their right and use those rights at medical facilities. The bill by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) and the Ministry of Health is an aggregation of Patients’ Rights that exist in other instruments including the constitution, Consumer Protection Council Act, Freedom of Information Act, National Health Act, the Hippocratic Oath and others. Speaking on the Patients’ Bill…

Nigeria’s presidency has stated that all those who have insinuated that President Muhammadu Buhari may have a hand in the impeachment of Governor Samuel Ortom may be suffering from paranoia. President Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina noted that attempts were being made to drag President Muhammadu Buhari into the unfolding drama between the executive and the legislature in Benue. Adesina added that, “President Buhari will always stand by all that is noble and fair, and will reject attempts to drag him into infamy”. Saraki and Dogara had earlier issued a statement suggesting that Presidency was turning a blind eye to the…

Snakes have overtaken a school which Senator Ademola Adeleke rehabilitated and abandoned in the Southwest state of Osun. According to transparency platform, Tracka, the senator representing Osun West Senatorial District nominated the project in the 2017 Zonal Intervention Projects. The sum of N50 million was awarded for the renovation of the school, Orile-Owu High School, Orile-Owu, Ayedaade LGA. Although the project was handled by Universal Basic Education Commission and contracted to Akinkas Interbiz Limited, only three classrooms have been completed, the laboratory and other departments look rather dilapidated. Pictures by Tracka showed completed classrooms that were locked up and not…

Nigerian Army has arrested five robbers and two female accomplices in the north central state of Kogi on Monday, its spokesman said. Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, the army spokesman said the robbers at Felele, along Lokoja–Okene highway. Chukwu said the robbers were caught wearing military camouflage and robbing innocent commuters. Chukwu said three of them – Saviour Denis, 39 years, Isaac Donald, 35 years and Joseph Isah, 35 years were arrested while one Atsen was killed during an exchange of fire with the troops. He said two female accomplices, Janet Isah and Oyinoye Ochefije were also arrested during the encounter. READ:…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissolved the Kwara State Executive of the party, finally breaking the control of Senate President Bukola Saraki on the party affairs in the state. The party’s National Chairman, Mr Adams Oshiomhole and its National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni announced this on Monday in Abuja after the NWC meeting. The party said a caretaker committee to be led by Bashir Bolarinwa shall be appointed to head the state Executive Committee. The caretaker committees would also be constituted in the wards and local government areas of the state. “The NWC…