Blog - Page 110 - FAMOUS REPORTERS

Aug

2024

Transforming Nigeria’s Medical Landscape through Visionary Leadership and Smart Partnerships

NEWS#NnamdiAzikiweUniversityTeachingHospital’s

Transforming Nigeria’s Medical Landscape through Visionary Leadership and Smart Partnerships By Joseph Ugboaja and Chinedu Moghalu In the heart of Anambra State, we are witnessing a remarkable transformation in healthcare. This journey began with the vision of creating a state-of-the-art medical facility that would not only serve the immediate community but also set a benchmark for healthcare delivery across Nigeria. This vision was realized through groundbreaking and subsequent commissioning activities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital’s (NAUTH) Permanent Site in Nnewi on Wednesday, July 17. The milestone celebrating the first anniversary of its official commissioning and final relocation of…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #BenjaminKalu, #PovertyAlleviation, #TajudeenAbbas

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. In an effort to confirm its position, the House of Representatives has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the delayed deduction of 50% of their salaries, which was pledged to support the Federal Government's Economic Recovery Effort and alleviate hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the House spokesman, Mr. Akin Rotimi Jr., while acknowledging the delay, assured that the lawmakers remained committed to their earlier resolution. He, however, regretted that an unwarranted stampede had resulted in the hesitation to implement the decision of the…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Breaking: CBN Approves ProvidusBank, Unity Bank Merger

Business#Centralbankofnigeria, #Providusbank, #Unitybank

CBN Approves ProvidusBank, Unity Bank Merger We are pleased to announce that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the framework for the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of our respective institutions. This proposed merger represents a strategic and complementary union that will leverage the strengths of both banks to create a leading financial institution in the industry with footprints in retail, corporate, commercial, and digital banking. Unity Bank Plc, with its rich legacy of over 18 years, has established a robust retail banking network, comprising more than 220 branches…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Responsible Media Can Shape a Great Future— Rep. Onuigbo *OMPAN unveils office

NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #OMPAN, #RepSamOnuigbo

. Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo has stated that the greatness of a country’s future can be shaped through responsible reportage. Onuigbo made this known in a statement released in Umuahia on Monday, 5th August, 2024, shortly after the unveiling of the secretariat of the Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia State chapter by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Describing the media as key to shaping people’s thoughts and actions, the two-time Member of the House of…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

PROTESTS: Investigate Reporter’s Death, Prosecute Killers, Court Orders Lagos Govt

LEGAL, NEWS#EndSARsProtest, #Mr.PelumiOnifade

PROTESTS: Investigate Reporter's Death, Prosecute Killers, Court Orders Lagos Govt By our Correspondent A Federal High Court has ordered the Lagos State Government to investigate the death of an online television Reporter’s and ensure an immediate prosecution of his killers. A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State Government to ensure an investigation into the death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year reporter with Gboah TV, an online television channel, who was reportedly arrested by officers attached to a Lagos state task force while covering the #EndSARS protests in 2020, and later found dead at a mortuary…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Nigerian Government Cracks Down On Protest Sponsors

NATIONAL NEWS#2024nationwideprotest, #Endbadgovernmentprotests, #Immigration, #KemiNandap

Nigerian Government Cracks Down On Protest Sponsors By Elizabeth Austin, Abuja. In a move to quell the ongoing #Endbadgovernance protests, the Nigerian government has placed sponsors of the movement on a watchlist and at the same time, blocked their bank accounts. The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS), Kemi Nandap, revealed that the sponsors, mostly based abroad, have been identified and are being closely monitored. According to Nandap, "We have identified the Diaspora sponsors of the protests, and they are on our watchlist. If they attempt to enter the country, we will be notified, and they will be apprehended…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Police Busts Suspect In Brutal Murder Of Ikorodu Ex-girlfriend

CRIME, METRO#Opeyemi, FataiMogajiAbdusalam

Police Busts Suspect In Brutal Murder Of Ikorodu Ex-girlfriend By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos The Lagos Police Command has successfully arrested Fatai Mogaji Abdusalam over the alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend, Opeyemi in Lagos. In a major breakthrough, the Lagos State Police Command arrested Fatai Abdulsalam, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of Opeyemi, a young woman who was brutally stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend on July 10, 2024. Mogaji who was accused of stabbing Opeyemi 22 times, was caught at a bar in Ikorodu and is currently cooling off at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID)…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: 24-hour Curfew Imposed On Kaduna, Zaria As Protests Turn Deadly (Watch video)

NATIONAL NEWS#2024hungerprotest, #Kadunaprotesters, #NationwideProtest

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: 24-hour Curfew Imposed On Kaduna, Zaria As Protests Turn Deadly (Watch video) By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Kaduna and Zaria cities, effective immediately, as anti-government protests turned violent, resulting in at least 13 reported fatalities. The Kaduna state government announced the curfew after an emergency security council meeting, citing the need to restore order and maintain public safety. "The situation has spiraled out of control, and we must take drastic measures to protect our citizens," said Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. According to the government of Kaduna, the…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

HUNGER PROTESTS: Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting, Hosts Security Chiefs Amid Ongoing Protests

NATIONAL NEWS#2024hungerprotest, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #EndBadGovernment, #Endbadgovernmentprotests

HUNGER PROTESTS: Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting, Hosts Security Chiefs Amid Ongoing Protests By Austin Elizabeth, Lagos In a surprise move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Monday , rescheduled the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting slated for Monday's afternoon, opting instead to convene an emergency meeting with the nation's security chiefs. According to sources, the meeting was geared towards bringing together Vice President Kashim Shettima, the National Security Adviser, all Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, the Comptroller Generals of Customs and Immigration, and the Chief of Staff to the President. This sudden change in plans comes on the…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

ENDORSEMENTS AND THE POWER-BROKERS: Origin and Impacts On Society

OPINION#CandidateImposition, #PowerBrokers

ENDORSEMENTS AND THE POWER-BROKERS: Origin and Impacts On Society Byabiodun KOMOLAFE The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria's political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate's chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups and individuals. For instance, Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State secured the backing of the Northern Community in Enugu, while Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State earned the endorsement of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, barely a year into his…