Check migration of health workers, WHO urges FG

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on both the Federal and state governments to, as a matter of national interest, check the migration of trained health workers to other countries with a view to curbing its underlying negative effect on the health sector.

Mad woman becomes Choir Mistress after 35 years of insanity

To God, it was power above Satan. But to the  human mind, it was a miracle.  A 46-year old mad woman who had roamed the streets for 35 years insane, becoming a chorister shortly after she was delivered from the bondage of marine spirits who tormented for the whole period.

Mrs Ada Jesus (left) Evang Rose Nwachukwu (right) shaved and clothed the victim; and the victim during the interview

Simply identified as Sister Chioma who hails from Ntigha in Ngwa area of Abia State, she automatically regained her consciousness as the evil spirits tormenting her fled during an encounter with  Prophet Onyeka Chibuzo    (Agina)of the  Church of Last Born (a.k.a the Anointed Assembly).

Ambode nominates ex-Lagos CJ, Philips as LASIEC chairman

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has nominated the immediate past Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ayotunde Philips as replacement for the retired Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Fatai Adeyinka.

Former Chief Judge of Lagos State,
Justice Ayotunde Philips

The Governor, in a letter addressed to the State House of Assembly, which was read on the floor of the House on Tuesday, said the decision to nominate Justice Philips was pursuant to the powers conferred on him by Section 2 (1) and (2) of the LASIEC Act, 2008.

BREAKING: Edo Assembly speaker, deputy impeached

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Victor Edoror, and his Deputy, Mr. Bright Osayande, have been impeached by lawmakers in the state, who accused them of misconduct.

Budget: N’Assembly concluding work on clean copy

There were indications on Monday that the Reconciliation Committee of the National Assembly on the 2016 budget was rounding off work to produce a clean copy of the document to be submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari this week.

The PUNCH learnt that the committee, which is chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yusuf Lasun, had planned to make the re-worked budget ready last Saturday but was caught up with the preparations for the May Day celebrations on Sunday.

Fayose is an ingrate, says Bode George

Toluwani Eniola and Ramon Oladimeji

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has described Governor Ayodele Fayose as an ingrate for saying that he would not support him (George) to become the national chairman of the party.

George also slammed Fayose for saying that PDP elders must take the backstage in the party’s affairs.

Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, Fayose had blamed the loss of the 2015 general election on the elders of the party.

I never expected Leicester will be champions — Ranieri

Claudio Ranieri spoke with pride after his Leicester City side became champions of England for the first time in their 132-year history on Monday night.

Ranieri

Chelsea 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge meant that the Foxes held an unassailable lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League table with two games to play – thus completing one of the most remarkable sporting stories ever seen.