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Nurses Shun FG Appeals, Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike
Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a seven-day warning strike today, despite appeals by the Federal Government.
Wicked! Anambra man Chiemerie Elobisi kills pregnant nurse, sells body parts
A 24-year-old woman identified as Somtochukwu Nwafor has been arrested over alleged murder and multilation of a body of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
FirstBank Retains Top Spot As Nigeria’s Best Bank For ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards
Lagos, 28 July 2025 – FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its leadership in sustainable finance and responsible banking across Nigeria.
Atalanta insist on €50m as Inter improve Lookman offer
The transfer talks between Atalanta and Inter Milan for the sale of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman are still deadlocked between both clubs as the Bergamo side insist on their €50m asking price for the player after Inter Milan improved their offer to €40m plus €5m in add-ons.
Lagos gears up for Strategic Retreat to boost Ministry performance
The Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training will hold a Strategic Management Retreat from July 31 to August 2, 2025, aimed at repositioning the ministry for improved performance and alignment with the state’s developmental goals.
Senate gives NNPCL boss 3 weeks to respond to queries on N210trn
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has given the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, three weeks to respond to queries raised in connection with the company’s audit reports of 2017 to 2023, alleging unaccountability of N210 trillion.
LASG Will Continually Nurture Platforms For Civic Engagement, Youth Empowerment
The Lagos State Government on Saturday restated its commitment to continually nurturing platforms that encourage civic participation, youth empowerment, and climate consciousness in Lagos State.
LASRRA, SCSF Host Second Edition Of Gift Presentation To Pupils Of Low-Fee Private Schools
The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), in collaboration with the Seed Care & Support Foundation, has hosted the second edition of its Gift Presentation Ceremony for pupils from low-fee private schools who emerged as lucky winners in a recently conducted raffle draw.
Shettima explains Tinubu’s ‘state of emergency on agriculture’ at UN summit
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has given an insight into the reasons for the declaration of the ‘State of Emergency on Agriculture’ by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Lagos Commissioner Applauds Year 2025 UBE/Placement Test Conduct
Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has commended the State's Examinations Board for the effective strategy in conducting the 2025 Universal Basic Examination (UBE) Placement Test. The Test, which took place in 592 centres across the State, was written by 210,465 pupils from Government and approved private primary schools.