Gas leak: Ogun schools shut, over 100 pupils hospitalised
Some schools in Ogun State were again shut on Wednesday after more than 100 pupils were reportedly hospitalised following exposure to an offensive gaseous substance. The affected pupils were taken to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, the General Hospital, Ijebu-Igbo, and other healthcare facilities for treatment. Among the worst-hit schools were Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican […]
Oyo assembly approves ₦100bn loan for infrastructure projects
The Oyo State House of Assembly, has approved a N100 billion loan facility from United Bank for Africa Plc to accelerate the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects and fund other critical developmental initiatives across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state. The approval followed a request by Governor Seyi Makinde, conveyed in a letter […]
Fix your power problems, Shettima tells states
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday urged state governments to end their dependence on the Federal Government for solutions to local power problems and to set up functional electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023. He spoke at the opening of the National Stakeholders’ Workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 at the State House Banquet […]
Okpebholo unveils hospital in Edo, commends financier
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a 62-bed ultramodern medical centre donated by billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Leemon Ikpea, to his community in Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Government Area of the state. The facility is designed to improve access to healthcare for residents of Ewatto and neighbouring communities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony […]
Ebola fears: FG, states on alert as infected diplomat suffers organ failure
A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed. The Director of […]
