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A construction and technology solution provider, RKK Group said it has developed a multifunctional iRESS solar backpack, equipped with a foldable solar panel, lithium phosphate battery, and inverter system to meet the daily energy needs of Nigerians. According to the firm, the iRESS will ensure sustainable and reliable clean energy access for Nigerians in line…
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Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has dismissed rumours that Augustine Eguavoen has resigned as the head coach of Nigeria's senior men's national team. Speaking on Channels Television’s "Sunrise Daily" program, Peterside stated that Eguavoen personally confirmed to him that he has not quit his position. Rumours of Eguavoen's resignation surfaced after Nigeria's 0-0 draw…
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No fewer than 4,000 public servants, the majority in the directorate cadre of Kano State civil service, have been directed to proceed on compulsory retirement. The decision follows the abolition of the 5-year service elongation policy introduced by the immediate past administration into the civil service. Dr Abdullah Umar Ganduje's administration had obstructed the standard…
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About 1,031 suspected cases of Mpox have been reported in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 67 confirmed cases across 23 states and the FCT. A breakdown of confirmed cases according to states shows that Akwa-Ibom has eight, Enugu (eight), Bayelsa (six), Cross River (five), Benue (four), Delta (four), Plateau (four), FCT…
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Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM) has unveiled its first-ever locally produced electric vehicle (EV). This was disclosed by IVM's Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Cornel Osigwe, in a post on Facebook. According to Osigwe, the electric vehicle was manufactured at the company’s production plant in Nnewi, Anambra State. “I just test-drove the first Innoson…
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To unwind and deepen their relationship, officers of the Military and Paramilitary forces in Osun State will engage in a Sports Fiesta next week in Osogbo, the state capital. The sporting activities are expected to commence next week, September 16, with indoor and other games and will climax on September 23 with football matches. Tagged…
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The Kogi State Government has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of a distinguished Kogite, a legal luminary, and one of the brightest stars in the legal profession until his light was dimmed by death, Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN. The government noted that until his death, Mr. Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, displayed…
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At least 286 inmates have escaped from the Maiduguri medium-security custodial center due to severe flooding in the capital city on Tuesday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is currently in Maiduguri to assess the damage. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar, confirmed that the federal government is working to evacuate the…
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Since ancient times, there has been a strong connection between medicine and technology with some notable advancements and innovations that paved the way for future developments. Ancient cultures developed medicinal herbal remedies, which involved processing and preparing plant extracts using primitive technologies. Ancient civilizations also recorded medical knowledge in written texts, like the Edwin Smith…
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Federal Road Safety Corp in Rivers says Corp Commander Inyang Umoh has resumed as the new sector Commander in the state. A statement by Assistant Route Commander, Mr Martins Chime described the new sector commander as a seasoned officer with a positive track record in his service for the FRSC. Umoh, who replaced Corp Commander…
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The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has successfully conducted its first pacemaker insertion procedure. RSUTH, in a statement on X on Tuesday, said the groundbreaking achievement, which marks a major advancement for cardiac care, took place on Monday, September 9, 2024. RSUTH stated that the procedure was a collaborative effort between a team of…