Johnson Suleman
30 Oct
No fewer than five notable Nigerians that have excelled in their chosen fields and other human endeavour during the five-day long combined convocation ceremony and the 60th anniversary of Auchi Polytechnic which takes between November 12 to 16.
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The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has been thrown into total darkness, leaving patients, caregivers, and medical personnel living dangerously. It was reported that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) disconnected the hospital from the National Grid two weeks ago, a development that has sparked fears of a potential epidemic, especially as the Mortuary and…
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The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State has stressed the need for technology to be holistically adopted in order to transform the delivery of healthcare in the country. According to the first specialised medical institution, during the induction and oath-taking ceremony of 51 graduands of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, digital technologies would…
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The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), also known as IS-Sahel, has reportedly intensified its influence across several local government areas in Sokoto State, Nigeria, with growing evidence of its expanding operations in neighbouring Kebbi State as well. Known locally as 'Lakurawa', or "recruits" in Hausa, this group has begun enforcing strict mandates on…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been called upon to freeze the Edo State accounts to avoid pilferage of monies belonging to the people of the state. The Network of Edo Lawyers, who are behind the call, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, claimed that the call was based on an alleged…
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Nollywood actor Bimbo Manuel has said no Nigerian actor can afford a Range Rover purely from acting. The 66-year-old actor, known for his steady, respected career in Nollywood, shared his thoughts on the show Your View, which aired on TVC, today, November 7, 2024. Manuel, who has made a name with roles that connect deeply…
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Africhange, a leading cross-border remittance service provider, announced today that its Nigerian subsidiary, Currenzo, has secured the International Money Transfer Operator [IMTO] licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN]. This strategic move significantly improves Africhange’s ability to facilitate inward remittances for immigrants and diaspora communities sending money to Nigeria. Nigeria remains one of the…
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Ugbomro Secondary School, Ugbomro, on Thursday, emerged winner of this year's Zenith Bank/Delta Principals' Cup after beating Umutu Mixed School, Umutu, 2-0. Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale, clinched the second position with a 3-0 victory against Ogbene Secondary School, Okuokoko. The two matches were played at Steve Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the state capital, where the winner…
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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has announced that more than $200 million has been invested in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) value chain. Project Director and CEO of PCNGi, Michael Oluwagbemi, noted that the initiative has successfully converted over 100,000 vehicles from petrol to CNG. In a statement released on Wednesday, Oluwagbemi also…
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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has underscored the importance of combining Catholic social teachings and Chapter Two of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria to create a robust progressive ideology and manifesto. He also advocated for making the aspirational contents of Chapter Two justifiable to foster a sense of nationalism and patriotism among Nigerians,…
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Niger Delta Activists for Renewed Hope (NDARH) have decried the inability of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to fix the nation’s comatose refineries in Warri and Port Harcourt. The group, in conjunction with the Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Corruption in the Energy Sector, on Thursday threatened to join the planned two-million-man…