Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved a training programme for permanent secretaries and other top management officers in the public/civil service of the state. This was made known in a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH by the state’s Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. According to Onasanya, the one-week intensive training programme is
By AMIDAT SHITTU OPEYEMI. In an extraordinary display of endurance, passion, and commitment to unity, Nigerian biker Omolewa Adesuyi, popularly known as MamaSpade, has set her sights on an ambitious 7,000-kilometer journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to Cape Town, South Africa. The five-week expedition, which she calls the “Unity Ride,” is not just a personal challenge
Endometriosis, a condition causing pain and fertility challenges, requires accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches. The primary goal of treatment is to alleviate pain, address fertility issues, and improve overall quality of life. Effective management often combines medication, surgery, and assisted reproductive technologies, depending on the patient’s specific needs. Diagnosis: The diagnostic process for endometriosis
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reiterated the agency’s unwavering dedication to promoting the rights and equality of women and girls. Speaking during the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, themed “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality”, Dantsoho emphasized the NPA’s continued efforts to create opportunities for women to
Niger Republic is currently in the grip of a severe fuel crisis, prompting its government to turn to Nigeria for assistance despite recent diplomatic tensions. A delegation from Niger’s military junta recently visited Abuja to seek support. Following negotiations, Nigeria agreed to supply 300 trucks of petrol, a gesture that officials described as a “strategic
Nigeria experienced its lowest number of attacks in 2024, according to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). This welcome development suggests that the country’s security efforts are yielding positive results. The CDS attributed the decline in attacks to the military’s relentless efforts to combat insecurity and terrorism. The Nigerian military has been working tirelessly to
The family of Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has called on the singer to support his ailing father and acknowledge his daughter. In a viral video, Asake’s family members, including his father, mother, and sister, appealed to the singer to take responsibility for his family obligations. Asake’s father, who is currently bedridden due to
JMG Limited, a leading provider of electro-mechanical solutions in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy as a key driver of sustainable development. The company joined the global community in marking World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, emphasizing the crucial role of engineers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s theme, “Unleashing
The Kaduna State Government has launched an electric vehicle (EV) loan initiative aimed at providing affordable and sustainable transportation for civil servants. The program, which offers subsidized loans for electric motorcycles and tricycles, was inaugurated on Friday by Governor Uba Sani at Murtala Square, Kaduna. Under the scheme, state employees will have access to salary-deductible
In a bid to boost academic excellence and curb distractions, the Anambra State Government has prohibited students from using mobile phones in schools. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed that the ban was necessitated by the alarming rate at which students were becoming increasingly distracted by social media and other phone-related activities.
