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27 Dec
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has disclosed that the hospital has attended to nearly 300,000 patients in 2024. Obaseki, who disclosed this at the hospital’s 2024 End of Year/Award Night in Benin City, also revealed that about 2,100 births were recorded so far in the…
27 Sep
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University College Hospital Ibadan (UCH), Ibadan, Prof Jesse Otegbayo has appealed to the Federal Government to improve health workers' welfare, provide security, and a conducive environment.
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The Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) has banned street hawking and other illegal activities in Maiduguri metropolis. The General Manager of the board, Mr Limán Mustapha, in a statement on Friday, said the ban was in accordance with the Borno State Urban Planning and Development Law of 2002. He said the board…
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Reno Omokri, former Nigerian presidential spokesperson and bestselling author, has become the first Nigerian to abseil down and climb back up Victoria Falls. The feat was accomplished on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. Omokri completed the descent and ascent of the Batonka Gorge, a 354-foot drop, without a guide, using only ropes and a…
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The New Year is like opening a fresh chapter in the book of life. It’s a chance to pause, think about the past, and set your eyes on a better tomorrow. While many people chase after big changes, it’s often the small, steady steps that lead to lasting transformations. This January, instead of overwhelming yourself…
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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that with its enhanced safety surveillance, the Nigerian airspace has become safer. Acting Director General, Civil Aviation, Capt Chris Najomo
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to Nigerians to stop making negative comments and confessions about the country. He also sought support for President Bola Tinubu, in his avowed determination to achieve a positive turnaround of the country and better life for the citizenry.
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said 2025 will be a year of ground-breaking achievements, including massive road construction projects, and revitalisation of the tourism and agricultural sectors
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The Federal Government has commenced the deployment of locally-assembled Lanre Shittu Motors’ brand of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses for airport shuttles.
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Fresh drama unfolded yesterday regarding the state of Nigeria’s refineries, which are being rehabilitated for $2.9 billion, as former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) disagreed over the return of some of the facilities.
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Senator representing Abia-North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s economic strategy, emphasising regional competition as a key driver for growth while expressing optimism that President Bola Tinubu
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No-one can replace him. He is one of the best players in the world.” The foregoing Gabriel Martinelli’s comments about Bukayo Saka are telling as to just how much Arsenal depend on the England winger, how much they will miss him during the months