Author: YemieFash

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) has suspended its seven-day-old warning strike. JOHESU made the decision following a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) which was held on Sunday, it said in a statement sent to newsmen. The statement was signed by JOHESU’s national chairman, Biobelemoye Josiah. The union said it decided to suspend the strike, not because its demands have been resolved by the government but to “sustain” the running of Nigeria’s public health systems. JOHESU, the group of other health workers except for doctors, had embarked on a seven-day warning strike…

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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Nengi on Sunday night gave reasons she refused to accept Ozo’s proposal to her. Ozo during his stay in the Lockdown house made advances at Nengi, proposed a relationship but was rejected. Nengi insisted everytime, saying she was not ready for a relationship. Laycon during a conversation with Nengi asked why she refused to have a relationship with Ozo despite their closeness. Nengi, who was in a sober mood after Ozo’s eviction, said she takes her time before dating anyone and that she was not sure if Ozo could deal with her excesses. According to…

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Ozo has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown House. He is the second of the four nominated housemates to be evicted in the 9th week of the show. Ozo’s eviction was announced during the live show on Sunday by the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, who said at least one or more of the nominated housemates will be evicted. Ozo and Trikytee were, however, the two housemates to be evicted while Laycon and Dorathy were declared safe. With the latest development, the top five housemates to reach the grand finale are Ozo, Laycon, Nengi, Neo and Vee.

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Housemate TrikyTee has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Reality Show Season Five. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced his eviction on Sunday after he secured the least number of votes from the voters. He was up for eviction alongside Laycon, Ozo and Dorathy. He becomes the 14th housemate to leave the show with six still in the race for the star prize worth N85 Million.

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Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has faulted the process that led to the emergence of Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party as winner. In a post on his verified Twitter account, Ize-Iyamu claimed his supporters were prevented from voting. He said he was still be studying the results along with other APC members and will announce his next move soon. “I thank and appreciate my supporters, who had to endure many evils including being prevented from voting, for their support and determination during the election. I assure you all…

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Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the reelection of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Saraki on Sunday, while congratulating Obaseki and PDP, urged the Edo State Governor to use his next term to deliver on his promises to the people. In a statement posted on his Twitter page, he wrote: “I call on @GovernorObaseki to see his re-election as an opportunity to deliver on his campaign promises and to continually work to actualize the wishes and aspirations of the Edo people. Saraki mentioned that the result of the just-concluded election also represents the fact…

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Big Brother Naija lockdown housemate, Vee, has told fellow housemate, Ozo, not to worry about his shaky relationship with Nengi. Vee assured Ozo that his relationship with Nengi will soar higher when they leave the lockdown house. Nengi last night called off her friendship with Ozo after they had argument. It all started during the party when Ozo made advances at her again, with stories of his love for her. But Nengi who was not having it easy with him blatantly told him to “keep your stupid love.” After the party, Nengi went on to cut ties with Ozo, saying…

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Some Nigerians have mocked National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu following the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the just-concluded governorship election in Edo State. Obaseki, who contested on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, defeated his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamh with a total of 307,857 votes. INEC returning officer for the election declared Obaseki the winner after polling the highest votes as mandated by law. Nigerians have taken to social media rejoicing over the re-election of Obaseki, describing it an end to godfatherism. Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST from Twitter: @Sodiqtade “…

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He said, “Words fail me in saluting our teeming supporters who displayed immense courage in the face of threats, intimidation, and brutalisation. “The collective will of Edo people made it possible for us, this triumph over godfatherism. Congratulations to Edo people.” The reelected governor polled 307,955 votes to defeat his closest rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, of the All Progressives Congress, who got 223,619 votes.

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