The Lagos State Chapter of the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) has mourned the tragic loss of Dr. Umoh Michael, a dedicated medical professional who lost his life on Sunday, September 17th, 2023, after reportedly working 72-hour marathon shift without respite at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, where he worked as a resident doctor. According to the party, the tragic incident once again sheds light on the deplorable state of the healthcare sector in the country and the urgent need for adequate funding and comprehensive pro-workers reforms. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Umoh Michael’s family and loved ones.…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The first Nigerian Professor of Capital Market, Prof. Uchenna Joseph Uwaleke, has been named the keynote speaker of the 2023 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). Confirming this, the Chairman of the GOCOP 7th Conference Planning Committee and deputy president, Mr Danlami Nmodu, mni, said that Prof Uwaleke who is currently the Special Adviser to the Senate Committee Chairman on Capital Market will be giving a keynote on Thursday, 5 October, 2023 at Abuja Continental Hotel (Old Sheraton Hotel) Abuja. A press statement from GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Remmy Nweke, quoted Danlami as saying that Prof. Uwaleke,…
The Senator, representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat on their resounding victory at the Lagos Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Members of the tribunal who sat in Ikeja: Justice Arum Igyen Ashom, Justice Mikhail Abdullahi, and Justice I.P. Braimoh, affirmed the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat. Senator Adebule also felicitated the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State led by Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; the Governors’ Advisory Council (GAC) and indeed all Lagosians…
The hospital where the late singer, Promise Aloba, better known as Mohbad was rushed to on Tuesday, 12 September, 2023, has said that he was brought in Dead on Arrival. In a statement released on its Instagram page, the hospital said Mohbad was brought into their facility at about 4.30pm on the said day with no sign of life in him. According to the statement, immediately after Mohbad was rushed in, medical personnel sprang into action and after assessment, discovered that he had no central or peripheral pulse, no heartbeat, no reasonable vital signs and his pupils were fixed and…
Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela is dead. She was reported to have died as a result of cancer infection. She was aged 43. Zoleta was a renowned activist and author. She was the daughter of Zindzy Mandela and the granddaughter of late South African’s Freedom fighter and president, Nelson Mandela (Madiba). On 15th of March, 2023, she tweeted; “On this exact day, 11yrs ago (March 2012), I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I was re-diagnosed in April 2016 with Luminal Type B Breast Cancer and diagnosed with Terminal Cancer (Stage 4, Cancer of the Bones, Liver and Lung) in September…
By Barrister Segun Omobamibo Ayedatiwa, the Acting Governor of Ondo State, has been subjected to castigation and criticism recently. However, it is important to examine the reasons behind this criticism and whether it is justified. One of the main points of contention is the alleged misuse of palliative funds. However, it is crucial to note that Ayedatiwa is not the Chairman of the Palliative Committee, nor does he have the authority to direct the allocation of funds. Therefore, he cannot be held responsible for any breaches of procurement law or mismanagement of funds. Another aspect of the criticism revolves around…
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, on Sunday, 24 September, 2023, said the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, may have reaped the reward of his actions while alive. Pastor Bakare, who spoke while preaching in Leicester, United Kingdom at the 2nd anniversary of The Envoy Nation, said the late MohBad was associating with evil people while he was alive. While speaking on the theme, ‘Harvest’, the former presidential aspirant said, “My wife and I listened to a tape last night on MohBad. How many of you know MohBad? The Nigerian artiste…
Palpable excitement enveloped Alausa — the seat of power of the Lagos State Government on Monday, 25 September, 2023, following the judgement of Lagos Election Petition Tribunal, which came in favour of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Tribunal, which sat for about 10 hours, dismissed two petitions filed against Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18, 2023 election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Governor ran on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The petitions were filed by the Governor’s main challengers – Dr. Olajide Adediran of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of Labour Party…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th September 2023 as a public holiday. This is to commemorate the Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), according to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. While making the declaration in Abuja on Monday, 25 September, 2023, he congratulated all Muslim faithful both at home and in the diaspora for this year’s occasion. “His admonition to Nigerians is to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) exemplified,” the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary…
The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and dismissed the petition of the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, who challenged the return of Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat. Justice Mikhail Abdullahi held that Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Hamzat, were qualified to contest the March 18, 2023, governorship election in the state under section 177 of the Constitution. The judge noted that they are members of political parties and educated up to school certificate level. Section 177 of the constitution stipulated that “A person…