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10 Sep
An unconfirmed number of inmates have reportedly escaped from the Maiduguri Correctional Centre in Borno State, following severe flooding in the state on Tuesday. According to Leadership, the flood led to serious damage to the prison facility, as rising waters breached security barriers and weakened structural supports, allowing inmates to escape from their confinement. It…
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The deadly stampede at a football stadium in Guinea on December 1 left 140 people dead with 11 still listed as missing, according to an independent report published Friday. The report said the stampede, which sparked criticism of the government, also caused serious injuries and material damage during the match played in honour of the…
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National President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Dr Bitrus Pogu, has joined streams of Nigerians in paying glowing tribute to the leader of Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who passed earlier in the day. Pogu described Pa Adebanjo as a true statesman committed to the pursuit of fairness and equity in the polity. He recalled…
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The government of Israel on Friday, pledged to deepen collaboration with Nigeria in advancing healthcare services in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, disclosed this in Abuja, against the backdrop of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary symposium. The theme of the symposium is: “Bridging the gap in Hepato-pancreatic-biliary surgery…
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has approved the appointment of 12 Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Nakwada. The statement said the measure was to bolster the administrative capacity of…
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In a historic and colourful ceremony held in the Hong Local Government Area, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State officially presented the staff of office to the newly appointed First Tol Huba, Alheri Bulus Nyako, marking the restoration of the Huba Kingdom’s status. Speaking at the event, Governor Fintiri charged the new monarch to…
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The Anambra Government has suspended a health worker, Mrs Njideka Ezeihejiofor, for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman who delivered a stillborn baby outside the health facility on Tuesday. The suspension of Ezeihejiofor was approved on Friday by the disciplinary panel chaired by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, after investigating the…
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Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff. Francis, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to read his speeches, held his morning meetings as planned before heading to Rome's Gemelli hospital, the…
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The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Friday said it received the passing of its foremost leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, with great shock. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foremost nationalist, elder statesman and leader, Adebanjo died on Friday in Lagos at the age of 96. In his initial reaction, Mr Jare Ajayi,…
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The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has declared that Ramadan 1446 AH (2025) will begin on Saturday, March 1, breaking from the long-standing practice of waiting for the Sultan of Sokoto’s official announcement. In a communiqué issued by the Office of the Grand Mufti, the group stated that its decision was based on…
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The management of Enyimba International FC of Aba, has said the gate would be thrown open to fans in the club’s match day 24 against visiting Rivers United. The President General of the Supporters club, Stephen Ukwuenieke confirmed the decision to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba on Friday. Ukwuenieke said the match…