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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, says 4,000 of its members are ready to migrate abroad for greener pastures, warning that it is now a ratio of one doctor to 10,000 patients in the country. The revelation comes as the association expressed worries over government’s ‘nonchalant attitudes to members’ salaries, …

Ademola Adeleke has been sworn in as Osun State governor at the Osogbo city stadium. Speaking after his swearing-in, Adeleke said he is aware of the expectations from the residents in the state and that he will be a servant to all. The governor said his reforms would cut across …

The death toll from an earthquake that hit Indonesia’s island of Java this week has risen to 321 as rescuers found more bodies on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency said. The shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit the West Java town of Cianjur on Monday, where most of the victims were …

Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, is optimistic that the new multibillion naira investment in the sugar sub-sector would help provide no fewer than 300,000 jobs in Nigeria. A statement from the Corporate Communication Department of the company quoted the Group’s President Aliko Dangote as saying that the company was providing …

About six gunmen attacked a Seventh Day Adventist church in Johannesburg Central, South Africa, on Saturday, while the pastor was preaching. According to Harare Live, the six gunmen had disguised as visitors. However, when the service started, they drew their weapons and ordered the pastor and the entire congregation to …

The Atlas Lions of Morocco stunned Belgium on Sunday afternoon, November 27 with two second-half goals to pick their first victory in the FIFA world cup in 24 years. It was Morocco’s first win in Qatar 2022 and their second clean sheet in the competition. Belgium were the overwhelming favourite …

Police operatives from the Gender Section of the Lagos State Command have arrested a 62-year old man, Kehinde Adeleke and his19-year old son, Ayomide Adeleke, for alleged gang-rape of his biological daughter, who is equally a blood sister to Ayomide and she became pregnant in the process. P.M.EXPRESS reports that …

The newly inaugurated Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has frozen all government accounts in the state. Adeleke directed this in his first executive order upon inauguration on Sunday. Adeleke, in his speech delivered at the inauguration, alleged that the erstwhile governor of the state, Adegboyega Oyetola, carried out some actions …

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered a bumper three-year contract in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old Portuguese star had his Manchester United contract terminated earlier this month after his controversial statements in a TV interview with Piers Morgan.Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr have offered a contract worth £186million over three years to the iconic Portuguese striker, according …

Singer, Davido made his first public appearance on Sunday morning November 27, since the demise of his son, Ifeanyi. He joined his family and friends as they prepare for the inauguration of his Uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the next governor of Osun state, Recall Davido worked very hard for his Uncle …