Day: January 3, 2024

He Had Brain Surgery, Minister Seeks Prayers For Zack Orji +PHOTOS

Abibat Babalola

The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the ailing Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, saying he had brain surgery on January 1, 2024. Musawa made the appeal during her visit to the actor at a private hospital in Wuse, Abuja. This information was contained in a statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, which was shared on Facebook. Expressing sympathy for the veteran actor’s family, Musawa described him as a national asset and expressed confidence…

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Brain drain: Lagos To Establish Medical University In 2024 – Sanwo-Olu

Abibat Babalola

The Lagos State Government will soon establish a medical university to boost the training of health professionals and address the problem of brain drain in the health sector. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu disclosed this at the inauguration of the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital on Tuesday in Surulere, Lagos The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 80-bed facility was facilitated by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila. The governor said the university would be established before the end of 2024, in collaboration with the Federal Government.…

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2024 Hajj: NAHCON Extends Registration Deadline For Pilgrims

Abibat Babalola

The National Hajj Commission, NAHCON, has extended the deadline for payment of 2024 hajj. In a statement on Tuesday, its Assistant Director on Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara said the new deadline is now January 31, 2024 as against December 31, 2023. It was gathered that the commission was in dilemma over low turnout and might have to extend the deadline. READ ALSO: FULL LIST: Blacklisted Foreign Varsities In Nigeria PHOTOS: Inside Lionel Messi’s Over $10m Mansion PDP Waving Off Tinubu’s New Year Message A Blight On Democracy – APC…

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