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Alleged rape: Covenant varsity to prosecute ex-lecturer

By Tobi Adetunji Covenant University on Thursday expressed readiness to prosecute its erstwhile lecturer, Dr Stephen Ukenna, for allegedly raping a 17- year- old student of the institution. The institution’s Registrar, Dr Segun Omidiora, said the school has taken further…

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is safe — LUTH CMD

The Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Chris Bode on Wednesday described as “an over abundance of caution” the ongoing safety issue on the Oxford/Astrazeneca Vaccine. Our Correspondent reports that some European countries such as Norway,…

Quackery: Stakeholders seek review of veterinary laws

Stakeholders in the veterinary profession have called on the Federal Government to review legislation of veterinary practice to ensure effective animal healthcare delivery in the country. The stakeholders, who made the call at the on-going Annual Leaders’ Summit of the…

NLC President tasks FG on women, youths inclusion

…As NANNM hosts national women conference By Matthew Denis, Abuja The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Ayuba Wabba has tasked the tiers of government to enhance women and youths participation in governance to bridge the gap of gender equality.…

Total Nigeria audits 4889 trucks in 4 years

By Kehinde Akinyemi & Faizat Adeboye Total Nigeria Plc said it has audited a total of 4,889 trucks between 2017 and 2020, stressing that the initiative is to improve roads safety for truck drivers. At the media parley on truck…