Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi
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The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has donated some modern facilities and upgraded a chemistry laboratory in the University of Jos. Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, the Chief Executive Officer of NOTAP inaugurated the upgraded laboratory on Tuesday in Jos. Speaking at the event, Amadiola explained that the gesture was in collaboration with PZ…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says about 789 ex-terrorist combatants, are presently undergoing De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme under the Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) initiative. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, AVM Sayo Olatunde, made this known at the OPSC Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.…
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The House of Representatives has urged relevant federal government agencies to enforce stricter penalties against homicide and femicide in Nigeria. While highlighting the increasing cases of homicide, including murder, manslaughter, and other violent crimes, which have sparked public outcry for justice across the country, the House stated that the right to life is a…
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The Polytechnic, Ibadan, on Tuesday, matriculated 13,097 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. At the matriculation ceremony held in Ibadan, the acting Rector, Dr. Taiwo Lasisi, said the figure was from the 19,620 candidates who applied to the institution. According to him, 9,126 students were admitted to the National Diploma (ND), while 3,971 students got…
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The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, arraigned four Chinese before Justices M. Kakaki and Ayokunle Faji, both of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The quartet are part of the 792-member syndicate of alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested in…
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The Legal Counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a notice to two television stations, namely Da'ar Communications Plc (aka AIT) and Channels Television, as well as other media platforms, demanding an apology and retraction of reports purporting that their operatives invaded the Lagos Assembly on Monday. In a letter dated February…
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Showmax, in partnership with Lion Forge Entertainment, has announced that the highly anticipated animated series ‘Iyanu’ will premiere in Africa on June 13, 2025. The African streamer also released the official trailer, giving audiences a glimpse into the captivating story based on Nigerian culture and mythology. Adapted from Roye Okupe’s graphic novel series Iyanu: Child…
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Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic Felele auto crash that claimed the lives of 10 students in Lokoja. Chief Press Secretary to the senator, Israel Arogbonlo, in a statement, quoted her as describing the incident as a heartbreaking loss for their families, the Federal University Lokoja, and the entire…
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Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Tuesday commiserated with the Ijaw nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing his death as “End of a great era”. Pa Clark reportedly passed on Monday night, at 97. The governor’s condolence is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir…
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Some medical experts in the country have expressed concern over the difficulties now encountered in treating infections due to the increasing rate of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The experts expressed their concerns on Tuesday in Lagos, at a five-day training for journalists, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Forty-seven trainees…
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The Ogun State Government said it cannot be blamed for the death of a resident of Wole Soyinka-Kemta-Idi-Aba-Somorin Road, Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa, caused by a reckless hit-and-run driver. The government noted that it is unfair and mischievous for anyone to blame it for the professor’s death. In a statement made available by the Special Adviser…