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2027: Adebutu vows to end poverty, restore Ogun’s ‘happy days’ under PDP

By Omobolaji Adekunle The Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has vowed to tackle poverty and restore what he described as the “happy days” Nigerians experienced under previous PDP administrations. Adebutu made the pledge on Wednesday in Abeokuta during the flag-off of the PDP’s 2027 presidential and National ...

TETFund urges curriculum review for future health workforce

‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‍‍⁠‍⁠‍‌The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has urged tertiary and specialised health institutions in Nigeria to continuously review curricula to align with emerging public health priorities. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Mr Sunday Echono, made the call at the 6th SPHPN and 37th PAPHNON Joint Scientific Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Echono was represented by ...

Benin-Asaba Expressway: Niger Delta youth group lauds Umahi, seeks urgent action

The Niger Delta Youth Network (NDYN) has commended the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, for his swift response to concerns over the Benin-Asaba Road. In a statement ‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‍⁠‍‌‌on Wednesday in Abuja, NDYN National President, Scott Ogunseri, applauded Umahi for personally inspecting the road rather than relying solely on reports. Ogunseri noted that the minister’s ...

20 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food – NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 20 vessels carrying petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Lagos ports. The NPA disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position obtained by the on Wednesday in Lagos. It said ‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‍⁠‌‌⁠‌the vessels are expected to arrive between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30. It said seven of ...