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18 Aug
Abductors of medical students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State have demanded a ransom of ₦50 million to release their hostages. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of UNIJOS disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesman, Adeniran Adebanjo. Adebanjo said contact has already been established with the families of the affected students,…
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Medical activities at Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital resumed this evening following the suspension of the industrial action embarked upon by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The medical doctors announced the suspension Thursday evening after meeting with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, where the controversy between the union and the Kano commissioner was…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has distanced itself from the video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid, which he claims to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), purportedly bought from an NNPC Retail outlet at Keffi Flyover. Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, in a terse statement in…
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• Installs Aidonogie, Umoru, South-Ibie Kingdom Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has finally presented staff of office to the newly crowned Aidonogie of South-Ibie Kingdom, Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, Umoru Inusa Umoru, a development that has restored peace to the community after over 25 years of legal tussle by two…
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The Northern Awareness Network (NAN) has criticised the Zamfara State government’s recent attempt to blame former Governor Bello Matawalle for the plight of 93 students stranded in Cyprus. The group dismissed the claims that unpaid fees and poor documentation were responsible for the student's situation, describing them as fabricated and aimed at deflecting responsibility from…
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The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, on Thursday, said two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Oyedepo Samuel and Waheed Quadri, were assaulted by tricycle riders and hoodlums in Ibadan while performing their duties. According to Oyelade, the officers sustained severe injuries after they were attacked with…
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A police officer attached to the Mopol 20 Division has died in an accident that occurred at the Kara Bridge inward Berger, Lagos State. A Volvo truck, registration number FKJ 484 YA, laden with goods headed inward Arepo, a Toyota Hi-Ace bus, registration number BWR 371 XC, and a Mercedes bus, registration number unknown, were…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained that Thursday’s national grid collapse was caused by ongoing repair works in the power sector. The disruption, which occurred around 11:29 AM, was triggered by a sudden rise in frequency from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz. TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah clarified that the issue stemmed from complications at one…
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Ever heard that certain everyday items hold mysterious powers? Yes, from the kitchen cabinet to the front door, ordinary things around us are loaded with folklore and maybe, true powers! People across cultures have spun tales about these objects for generations. So whether you’re a curious sceptic or a lover of the strange and unusual,…
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The Federal Government has announced that cesarean sections (CS) will henceforth be free for pregnant women in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced this at an ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review in Abuja. Pate said this step is one of the plans of the federal…
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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)regarding his eight-year tenure, should they require his presence. Speaking in Abuja at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session, an event highlighting his achievements, especially in education, Obaseki emphasised that he is not afraid of the anti-graft agency…