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6 Feb
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, enjoined all public and private schools to prioritise children’s safety at all times, just as he directed regulatory authorities in the education sector to ensure compliance with safety standards.
24 Jan
Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, better known as Do2dtun, A.K.A. Energy Gad, has officially retired from his 20-year career as an On-Air Personality (OAP). He made this known on January 23, 2025, via his Instagram page: “20 years on radio... It’s time to say goodbye. It’s time to leave what I loved and would always love”, he…
21 Nov
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), University College Hospital (UCH) chapter, Ibadan, has called on the Federal Government to increase the retirement age of consultants to 70 years and unify the Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) to rescue medical education in the country. Â
31 Oct
A bill seeking to increase the retirement age of health workers to 65 scales second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill Sponsored by the member representing Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Hameed Adewale, aimed to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the country. The Harmonised Retirement Age for Health Workers…
23 Oct
I share some similarities with the celebrant of today, Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo State.
23 Aug 2024
The Kwara State Government reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of its workforce during the inaugural Kwara SDGs Convention held on Thursday in Ilorin. The convention, which aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), seeks to provide civil servants with the tools and strategies needed to lead productive lives even after retirement. Deputy…
19 Aug 2024
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football on Monday after a 12-year career in which he made 94 appearances for the national side. The 35-year-old played all five of Switzerland's matches at Euro 2024. His last international game was the quarter-final defeat by England on penalties. "My time with the national team…
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Iran on Wednesday condemned a new round of US sanctions as a "clear sign of hostility" after Washington blacklisted more than 30 people and vessels linked to its oil trade. Washington announced the measures on Monday, targeting the head of the national oil company and others accused of brokering oil sales. It was the second…
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Ogun House of Assembly has passed a resolution, calling on the state government to immortalise the late former Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga. The assembly specifically urged the state government to rename the High Court Road, Sagamu, after the late lawmaker. The passage of the resolution followed the debate on…