Author: Vincent Osuwo

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has warned that no member should be victimised for participating in the industrial action. A circular titled “Suspension of the Ongoing Nationwide Nurses’ Strike,” written by the association’s National President, Haruna Mamman, and General Secretary, T.A. Shettima, confirmed the suspension of the warning strike. “State councils are directed to mobilise members for the immediate resumption of duty. NEC resolved that no member of NANNM, including intern and locum nurses, should be victimised for participating in the nationwide strike,” the circular said. Nurses and midwives across the country began a seven-day warning…

The Federal Government has promised to gazette the much-anticipated Nurses’ Scheme of Service within the next four weeks. The FG also promised to direct the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria to establish procedures for the central placement of nurses for internships. These steps are intended to fulfil important requests of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, specifically those concerning career advancement, welfare, and internship placements. This resolution was part of a Memorandum of Understanding reached at the conclusion of a conciliation conference conducted on Friday, which was organised by the Minister of Labour and Employment and attended…

A famous Afrobeats musician, Akande Abolore, also known as 9ice, has claimed that the music industry is greatly influenced by spiritual powers, claiming that the devil rules music and warning prospective artists to realise what they are getting into. During an interview on The Nancy Isime Show, presented by Nollywood actress Nancy Isime, the Gongo Aso crooner discussed industry secrets, spiritual problems, and his embracing of traditional African spirituality. “I was discussing Grammy, but I wasn’t given. Burna received it. We never get am,” he remarked, alluding to his previous goal to win the renowned music prize. 9ice continued, “That’s…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) denounced the Niger State Government on Sunday for threatening to close Badeggi FM 90.1 and damage the station’s building. Chronicle NG reports that the Minna-based radio station is privately held and has been under pressure as a result of claimed moves by Governor Umar Bago’s administration. In a statement to our correspondent signed by NUJ National President Alhassan Abdullahi, the union described the claimed conduct as “a blatant act of intimidation and an assault on press freedom.” “The threats issued against Badeggi FM 90.1 by the Niger State Government are deeply troubling and represent…

The Anambra State Government slammed the killing of a businessman, Ifesinachi Onyekere, commonly known as “fish magnet,” describing it as “dastardly and heart-wrenching.” Onyekere, the son of the woman leader of the Anambra State All Progressives Grand Alliance, was kidnapped and assassinated by gunmen at his home in Ezinifite village, Okpuno, Awka South LGA, Anambra State, late Saturday night. In a press statement issued on Sunday, Law Mefor, the state Commissioner for Information, expressed sympathy for the deceased’s family and assured them that the state government is seeking justice while maintaining and enhancing security in the state. Mefor, who argued…

Turkish giant Galatasaray have expressed their gratitude to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for the big sacrifice he made in order to permanently join the Super Lig side. Galatasaray officially unveiled Osimhen at RAMS Park on Saturday, in front of thousands of fans, ahead of their preseason friendly against Serie A club Lazio. The unveiling became one of the most anticipated events in Turkish football history, with tens of thousands of fans crowding the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex to see the magnificent celebration, which included lights, music, and fanfare fit for two world-class players. The ceremony marked the end of…

Galatasaray officially unveiled Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and German winger Leroy Sané at RAMS Park on Saturday, in front of thousands of fans, ahead of their preseason friendly against Serie A club Lazio. The twin unveiling became one of the most anticipated events in Turkish football history, with tens of thousands of fans crowding the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex to see the magnificent celebration, which included lights, music, and fanfare fit for two world-class players. The ceremony marked the end of one of Galatasaray’s most ambitious transfer windows in history, with the club purchasing two big players to enhance…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has called for collective efforts to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, who visited Sokoto State on Saturday as part of his grassroots mobilisation effort to rally support for the opposition alliance, warned that if the APC was allowed another chance, the country’s prospects would be jeopardised. He branded the APC as “incompetent and clannish” and warned that the party’s continuing hold on power threatened the country’s unity and progress. El-Rufai, speaking at a series of sessions with political players, youth groups, and women from throughout the…

The Niger state government has ordered the demolition of the building housing Badeggi Radio Station, a privately owned radio station in Minna, the state capital. This new direction came after the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State, and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Niger State branch, all weighed in and advised prudence. Earlier, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago ordered the closure of the radio station for allegedly “inciting violence in the society.” The governor issued the directive during the extended Niger State APC Caucus meeting held on Friday at Government House Minna.…

Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, has called for calm following the suspension of operations at Badegi FM, a radio station in Minna, Niger State. Rabiu Ibrahim, the minister’s special assistant on media, delivered the statement on Saturday in Abuja. Idris acknowledged the concerns expressed by numerous media sector players on the Niger State Government’s recent directive to cease the FM station’s activities. According to reports, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State made the directive during an enlarged state All Progressives Congress caucus meeting in Minna on Friday, citing the station’s unethical programming and incitement. While acknowledging the…