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Edo State doctors under the umbrella of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) have embarked
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In line with Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s vision of electrifying rural communities to spur economic growth, his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), Dr. Gyang Bere, has facilitated the installation of an electricity transformer, bringing power to eight rural communities in Chugwi Ward of Vwang District, Jos South Local Government Area. The commissioning ceremony,…
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Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in the amount of ₦10 million with one surety of the same amount. The court also ruled that the surety must have verified landed property in the Federal…
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Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have apprehended 125 recalcitrant commercial buses and 48 privately owned vehicles for flagrant violations, including unauthorised parking and severe road obstructions. This sweeping crackdown was executed across notorious gridlock-prone corridors such as Idumota, Ijaye Street, Martins, Ereko, Nnamdi Azikiwe by Tom Jones, Ebute-Ero, Oyingbo, Ijora, Adeniji…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to review complaints from Nigerians who participated in the recently concluded public auction of forfeited vehicles conducted by accredited auctioneers on its behalf. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Oyewale said the commission received reports of various challenges, including…
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Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and Muyiwa Ademola have announced the release dates for their latest films, ‘Iyalode’, ‘Labake Olododo’, and ‘Ori, respectively. The filmmakers revealed that ‘Iyalode’ will hit cinemas on June 6, 2025, ‘Labake Olododo’ is set for March 28, 2025, while ‘Ori’ will be released on May 1, 2024. The trio…
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A Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, 24, has been extradited to the United States to face prosecution for the alleged sextortion of a minor, which led to the victim's death. According to the BBC, Lawal, from Osun State, was flown to the US on Saturday following an agreement with the federal government that he would…
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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court judge, Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu, has deferred the arraignment of Umar Yusuf to February 3. Yusuf was the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIS). Appointed in 2016, Yusuf's tenure was riddled with controversies and several allegations. The Guardian earlier reported that the former NHIA…
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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday announced the opening of a Taiwan Scholarship Program for its students. UNILAG, in a statement on X, said the scholarship is for students who aspire to broaden their horizons, gain valuable international experience, and contribute to the global advancement of knowledge and innovation in their fields of study.…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its fight against fuel smuggling, intercepting 199,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in a major operation across Adamawa and Taraba states. The seized fuel, valued at N199.5 million, was being illegally transported for export using sophisticated concealment methods. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made…