Professor Ikpeme Ikpeme
17 Sep
The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has upgraded its clinical services with the recent introduction of advanced endoscopic procedures. UCTH Chief Medical Director, Professor Ikpeme Ikpeme, made the disclosure during an interaction with newsmen in Calabar. According to Ikpeme, UCTH was the second government-owned medical facility after OAU Teaching Hospital, to deploy medical science…
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A former Minister of Information, Jerry Gana, has provided insight on the pivotal role played by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in convincing South African telecom giant MTN to invest in Nigeria despite initial reluctance. Gana, who recounted the challenges faced in transforming Nigeria's telecommunications sector, praised Obasanjo's leadership quality during his eight years as President.…
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Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army say they have apprehended three individuals suspected to be collaborating with terrorist elements in Taraba. This is contained in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations on Friday in Jalingo. Oni said that the operation, which was carried out with precision and intelligence, took…
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The Kaduna State Government on Friday announced restriction of movement ahead of the chairmanship and councillorship elections slated in the state for Saturday, Oct. 19. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made this known in Kaduna on Friday. “Ahead of the chairmanship and councillorship elections into the 23 local government councils…
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Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, has described the approval of N85,000 minimum wage as a demonstration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to addressing workers’ welfare in the state. Chairman of TUC in the state, Gbenga Ekundayo, and Secretary, Aladetan Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. The…
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The Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it lost about 27 former Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and councillors since 2019. The former state chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Alesinloye, disclosed this on Thursday during a get-together of Forum 68 (former Executive Chairmen of Local Government in…
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When you see a woman wearing silver anklets, there’s often more to it than just fashion. Silver anklets have deep historical roots and are connected to culture, spirituality, and health. Here are the hidden meanings behind this timeless accessory: 1. Showing Marital Status In countries like India, married women often wear silver anklets as part…
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Some farmers in the Manchok community of Kaura Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State said they had lost crops worth millions
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially launched the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2), which features a storage capacity of 150 million litres of Jet A1 fuel. The JUHI facility is the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria, with the ability to supply a minimum of 150 million litres…