Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Pate seen as prescription for health sector The broad scope of the portfolio assigned to Muhammad Ali Pate as Nigeria’s coordinating minister of health and social welfare has prompted an adjustment in the expectations of stakeholders on healthcare management. Most expectations now have an improvement in the social factors that promote overall well-being added to the core mandate that the value chain of healthcare systems should be reconstructed and adequately funded for better health outcomes. Some see the scope of the portfolio capturing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) constitutional provision that “health is a state of complete physical, mental and…

‘Jagun Jagun’ is only a fiction, it is not tied to any activity – Producer Femi Adebayo is a popular Nigerian film director and producer. His latest movie ‘Jagun Jagun’ has since trended and again impressed viewers world wide like his previous movie King of Thieves. In an exclusive interview with IFEOMA OKEKE-KORIEOCHA, he speaks on the journey to producing Jagun Jagun and the challenges he faced. Could you take us through the journey of Jagun Jagun? How did you conceived the idea and made this movie happen? First off, I’m really grateful to God that the movie Jagun Jagun,…

Creative thinkers will survive present economic headwind – Cleric …as Eleutheria Ministries holds 5th anniversary Elias Ajah Creative thinkers are said to be in a position to think their way out of the present economic situation where prices fly upward every hour. The cleric who disclosed this in Port Harcourt recently said true Christians who understand the ability of the Holy Spirit in creating and teaching all things would find a way to partner with the Holy Spirit and find solutions to their challenges. The cleric, Elias Ajah, resident pastor at Higher Ground Bible Church in Eneka branch near Port…

Dangote inducts youth in technical skills acquisition as Ravindra says Merger of Dangote food subsidiaries will benefit stakeholders As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Kogi State, has commenced the training of youth in technical skills under the tutelage of technical units of Dangote Cement Transport, Obajana. The participating youth were selected from the host communities of Oyo, Iwaa, Apata, and Obajana. The Technical Skills Acquisition programme, according to the Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana, JV Gungune, is aimed at empowering the youth and developing entrepreneurial skills around its catchment…

Kaduna governor reduces fees for state-owned tertiary institutions Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, says the tuition fees in tertiary institutions owned by the state will be reviewed downward. Uba disclosed this review, during a press conference at Government House in Kaduna, on Monday, August 21, 2023. He explained that the review was a part of his pledge to honour the campaign pledges he had made to the people of Kaduna. “During the electioneering campaigns and on the assumption of office on May 29, 2023, we made a solemn commitment to the citizens of…

London Mighty Visitation: Unusual Miracle,Healings and Deliverance Recorded as Conference begins …. Unusual response brings unusual results- Okafor The London Mighty Visitation conference has begun with mighty Unusual testimonies to the Glory of God and to the shame of the devil. The anticipation of a mighty visitation conference which was attended by unexpected crowds Address the yearning of faithful as many of the Participants have started to count their Blessings testifying the Mighty power of Elohim upon their life. Over 3 millions faithful across the globe participated in the conference, many joined the conference online while good numbers of participants…

Diaspora Voting: Senator Ned Nwoko encourage Nigerians in diapora to support the proposed bill. The Annual General Meeting of the Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) UK South was held on 19 August at the Union Jack Club Waterloo, London. In attendance were the Chairman of NIDCOM (Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa), Ambassador to the UK(Amb. Sarafa Tunji Isola) and the Major of Southwark(Michael Situ).  Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko who was a special guest was represented at the occasion by his Global Director for Diaspora Affairs, Mr Patrick U Maidoh. Mr Maidoh delivered a speech on behalf of Senator Ned which focused…

Subsidy Palliative: Akwa Ibom Govt To Inaugurate Buses For Public Transport The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said the government would soon inaugurate buses for public transportation as part of its palliatives to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on fuel. Eno said the government was in talks with some companies on the matter and as soon as the arrangement was concluded, the public transport buses would be inaugurated. Speaking at the weekend in Uyo on his decision to fly the state-owned commercial airline, Ibom Air, instead of his official jet, the governor said his action…

Villa Wins First Game Of 2023/2024 Against Everton Aston Villa saw off Everton 4-0 at Villa Park to record their first Premier League win of the season in style. Villa were excellent from start to finish as they put in an assured display packed with quality, claiming the spoils courtesy of four different goalscorers. Captain John McGinn opened the scoring from close range in the 18th minute before Douglas Luiz added a second shortly afterwards from the penalty spot. Leon Bailey pounced to fire home a third in the 51st minute and substitute Jhon Durán capped off a superb afternoon…

Villa Wins First Game Of 2023/2024 Against Everton Aston Villa saw off Everton 4-0 at Villa Park to record their first Premier League win of the season in style. Villa were excellent from start to finish as they put in an assured display packed with quality, claiming the spoils courtesy of four different goalscorers. Captain John McGinn opened the scoring from close range in the 18th minute before Douglas Luiz added a second shortly afterwards from the penalty spot. Leon Bailey pounced to fire home a third in the 51st minute and substitute Jhon Durán capped off a superb…