Author: Opalim Lifted

The recently opened 21 billion-dollar Presidential Wing of the State House Medical Centre, according to Aisha Buhari, would remove the need for future presidents and their families to seek medical care overseas. On Friday, Aisha joined President Muhammadu Buhari and other dignitaries for the commissioning ceremony of the facility located on the grounds of the presidential house in Abuja. Following her husband’s extended stay in London for medical treatment, the first lady, according to the first lady, was the first to cultivate the notion of a presidential wing in 2017. Aisha further stated that she insisted on the presidential wing…

The eruption of violence and the killing of hundreds of community members in Mangu, Plateau State, on Monday have sent shockwaves throughout the state, with the affected people demanding a special court to address their concerns and bring justice. Suspected herdsmen were said to have attacked many towns, including Fungzai and Kubwat in Mangu LGA, burning down houses, damaging farmlands, and murdering over 100 people. 17 settlements were impacted, according to Solomon Maren, a member of the House of Representatives from the Mangu/Bokkos federal constituency. This comes as community leaders have accused the federal government and police of missing the…

Peter Mbah, the governor-elect of Enugu State, has launched a N20 billion lawsuit against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the Federal High Court, alleging conspiracy, deception, and distortion of facts. On Monday, Justice Inyang Ekwo, in response to a request ex parte filed by Mbah’s lawyer, Mr. Emeka Ozoani (SAN), a sequel to the complaint, halted National Youth Service Corps’ decision to revoke Mbah’s certificate. Mbah is also seeking a certification that he participated in the National Youth Service Corps system through a call-up letter number FRN/2001/800351; Lagos code LA/01/1532; and was granted a certificate of National Service No.…

Tens of thousands of South Korean nurses went on strike on Friday after President Yoon Suk Yeol rejected a plan to better their compensation and working conditions, sparking outrage among physicians and nursing assistants who said the bill would jeopardize their careers. The bill was approved by the opposition-led parliament last month, triggering complaints from some medical professionals who said the new rule would allow nurses to administer treatment without a medical licence. Nurses argue that the physicians’ allegation is unfounded and that the country requires additional care facilities to accommodate its increasing ageing population. In vetoing the bill, Yoon…

The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, began the second day of a five-day warning strike today, as patients voiced displeasure over their inability to obtain care in public hospitals. The situation was especially bad at public hospitals in Nasarawa State and Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, ABUTH, Kaduna, where striking physicians abandoned patients. The scenario was similar in public hospitals throughout the country, from east to west to north. The strike led a patient exodus to private hospitals, which are presently doing well, albeit at a hefty cost to patients. Relatives and friends of patients on admission were seen…

Thoroughbreds in the Europa League Sevilla recovered to reach another final as substitute Erik Lamela’s spectacular header five minutes into extra time gained a tense 2-1 win against Juventus on Thursday, clinching a 3-2 aggregate triumph. After drawing 0-0 against Bayer Leverkusen to earn a 1-0 aggregate victory in their semi-final, the Spaniards will seek a record-extending eighth Europa League trophy when they meet AS Roma in the final in Budapest on May 31. Juventus, who were restricted to a 1-1 tie by Sevilla in the first leg in Turin, appeared to be on track to reach the final when…

The police stated they unravelled suspicious things while searching Seun Kuti’s home, the son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. This was stated by the police public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in response to a critique on social media. Nairaland creator Seun Osewa had levied an allegation against the officer for harassing Kuti’s family by ransacking their home and impounding his wife’s phone. In a tweet shared via his Twitter page, Osewa said, “The harassment of Seun Kuti’s family by ransacking their home and seizing his wife’s phone is wrong.” “You’re making people who were sympathetic to the officer because Seun…

Newcastle United won 4-1 at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday, moving them one step closer to a top-four finish in the Premier League. Newcastle took dominance after an own goal by Deniz Undav and a Dan Burn header before the break. Brighton, who are attempting to qualify for Europe for the first time, grabbed a goal back via Undav. Newcastle missed chances and Brighton threatened an equaliser, but late goals by Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes sent the home supporters home pleased. Newcastle’s players milked the applause after the final whistle and while a top-four finish is…

The Federal Capital Administration’s, FCTA’s facilities were damaged by a fire in the late hours of Thursday. Gunmen abduct FCTA staff, 14 others in Abuja The fire, which affected the Federal Capital Administration’s generator House, is believed to have originated about 8 p.m. on Thursday but was quickly extinguished by FCT firefighters. The fire breakout, the source of which was unclear at the time of submitting this report, is thought to have started as a result of an electrical spark. The conflagration, which caused no deaths, did, however, damage three automobiles.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has been suspended from the touchline for two matches and fined 75,000 pounds ($95,000) following his comments to the media after the match against Tottenham Hotspur on April 30, the Football Association said on Thursday. Following Liverpool’s 4-3 victory at Anfield, Klopp accused referee Paul Tierney of having something “against” them. Tierney’s discussion with Liverpool manager was examined by the referee’s body, and he was found to have performed professionally throughout. The FA said that the first match of Klopp’s touchline suspension was effective immediately and the second was deferred until the conclusion of the 2023-24…