Sen Jimoh Ibrahim Advise Rotimi Akeredolu Not To Rush Back To Duty
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State not to rush his return to the country from his medical leave. In a telephone conversation with the governor at the weekend, Ibrahim suggested that the governor should cancel his return ticket and take ample time to rest […]
WHO Stirs Controversy On Artificial Sweeteners Posing Cancer Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stirred controversy in the health sector by raising alarm, that artificial sweeteners, which are included in items like chewing gum, toothpaste, and soft drinks, among others, may increase the risk of cancer. Cancer Research UK asserted that artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and others do not cause cancer, despite […]
Madonna Postpones Tour After Intensive Care Stay
Madonna has postponed her world tour after being taken to a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) with a serious bacterial infection. According to her manager, the global popstar’s infection was “serious” and led to “a several day stay in the ICU”. He added a full recovery is expected. In a statement, Guy Oseary said Madonna’s […]
A Daytime Nap Is Good For The Brain
Regularly finding time for a little snooze is good for our brain and helps keep it bigger for longer, say University College London researchers. The team showed nappers’ brains were 15 cubic centimetres (0.9 cubic inches) larger – equivalent to delaying ageing by between three and six years. However, the scientists recommend keeping naps to […]
Akeredolu Takes 21-day Leave For Medical Treatment Abroad, Transfers Power To Deputy
Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, has formally requested a 21-day leave of absence for overseas medical treatment in a letter to the State House of Assembly. The letter states that Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu’s deputy, will serve as acting governor while the governor is away. The leave period began on June 7 and […]
Ponmo Is Dangerous – FG
Anthrax outbreaks have been reported in neighboring West African countries, according to a public warning from Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Therefore, until the problem is under control, Nigerians have been strongly urged to avoid eating hides (ponmo), smoked meat, and bush meat. The entire sub-region was put at risk when the […]
Ondo Government Dispel Rumors Of Akeredolu’s Passing
Ondo State’s government on Saturday urged the general public to ignore rumours that Rotimi Akeredolu, the state’s governor, had passed away. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, reaffirmed in a statement that the governor is still alive despite his indisposition. Ademola-Olateju said, “We have been inundated with calls and messages concerning the state of […]
FG, NMA And NARD Reach A Truce To End Strike
The federal government and striking doctors have reached a truce over the ongoing industrial action. This followed a meeting the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, held with the leadership of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed. The meeting, which started […]
Again, NARD Embark On A Five Day Warning Strike On Wednesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), which represents resident doctors, has decided to embark on a five-day warning strike which will begin on Wednesday. Following the federal government’s refusal to accede to their demands, the doctors made the decision to embark on the warning strike. Recall that on April 29, 2023, NARD gave the […]
Strike: NARD Issues A Two-week Ultimatum To FG To Meet Their Demands
The federal government has been given a two-week ultimatum by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to comply with their demands and review their salary structure, or face an impending strike. The federal government is allegedly refusing to pay resident doctors’ salary arrears from 2014, 2015, and 2016. This is according to the association. […]
