The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Osun State branch, has appealed to the Federal Government to remove tariffs on essential drug production commodities being imported from outside the country. The society said it has become imperative for the federal government to immediately act to stem the rising cost of essential drugs, noting that the move would also encourage local production of drugs. This was disclosed in Osogbo on Monday, by the chairman of the society, Mr Michael Omoniyi, while addressing journalists on the activities slated to mark the 2024 Pharmacy Week held between 23, and 29, September. According to him, the…
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress on his emergence as the winner of the just concluded governorship election in Edo State. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to beat his closest opponent, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party who scored 247,274 votes in the September 21 governorship election results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday evening. Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado Ekiti on Monday, hailed the people of Edo for reposing confidence in the APC and its Renewed Hope…
23rd September 2024 TikTok on Monday announced the rollout of its revamped “Subscription” monetization feature for eligible creators in select regions, including Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, the U.K., Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. This launch follows TikTok’s March announcement to rebrand its LIVE Subscription tool as “Subscription,” now extending its benefits to creators beyond live-streaming. The Subscription feature positions TikTok as a competitor to platforms like Patreon, enabling creators to offer exclusive content to paying subscribers. It also rivals Instagram Subscriptions and YouTube’s channel memberships, all aimed at helping creators monetize their content while enhancing engagement with…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, said despite the pains occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy and other economic reforms introduced by his administration, Nigerians will start reaping the benefits of these sacrifices soon. Tinubu stated this in his address at the opening of the 2024 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chattered) with the theme ‘Economic Stability and National Security: the Contending Issues and the Way Forward’ held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Represented by the Head of Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, the President who was the Special Guest of Honour at the…
The Federal Executive Council has sanctioned the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund aimed at ensuring rapid and efficient response to disaster victims nationwide. This initiative will enable timely relief and recovery efforts across the country, streamlining support for communities affected by floods, fires, and other emergencies. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated this on Monday while briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Edun said, “The Fund will source finances from the three tiers of government and private sector…
In a significant development for Everton Football Club, Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group have confirmed that they have reached an agreement for the sale of Blue Heaven’s majority stake in the club. This transaction, which aims to usher in a new era for Everton, is currently awaiting regulatory approval from key governing bodies, including the Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority. In a separate report, Farhad Moshiri’s Blue Heaven Holdings has agreed to sell its 94 per cent stake to The Friedkin Group, it has been confirmed, subject to regulatory approvals, says SkySports. The Monaco-based British-Iranian businessman…
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has claimed that his mandate was brazenly stolen and has slammed the shameful subversion of the will of voters. In a statement released on Monday, Ighodalo thanked the people for believing in him and supporting him throughout the journey. He said, “First, in all things, we must give thanks to God. We give thanks to God for the gift of life, for health, and for the love you all have shown me. “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and…
23rd September 2024 PDP rejects Edo election result The Peoples Democratic Party has officially rejected the Edo State Governorship election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. During a press conference in Abuja, PDP acting National Chairman Umar Damagum called on concerned Nigerians to support the party’s rejection of the election results. He asserted that the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, was the rightful winner of the election, emphasising that “the PDP unequivocally rejects the result as announced by INEC.” Details shortly… All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast,…
Nigeria’s leading milk brand, Peak, has rewarded the nation’s para powerlifting athletes who participated in the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games held in France. The athletes — Onyinyechi Mark, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Esther Nworgu and Bose Omolayo, bagged four of the seven medals won by Team Nigeria. Mark and Oluwafemiayo won gold medals in the 61kg and 86kg categories, respectively, while Nworgu and Omolayo won silver medals in the 41kg and 79kg categories, respectively. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, the company’s Marketing Manager, Omolara Banjoko, hailed the athletes’ remarkable performances and noted that Peak presented generous cash…
As the House of Representatives resumes from its annual recess on Tuesday, September 24, key issues, including the 2025 Appropriation Bill from President Bola Tinubu, the constitution review exercise, and electoral reforms, among others, would be accorded legislative priorities. PUNCH Online reported that lawmakers who proceeded on vacation on July 23, 2024, would, on resumption, deliberate and take action on the challenges of insecurity, economy, and petrol crisis, among others. In a statement issued on Monday, the spokesman for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, noted that the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, is expected to deliver what he called an agenda-setting…