Former Emir of Kano, His Highness Califa Mohammad Sanusi II has appealed to 30 State Governors who are-yet-to set up Nutrition Departments across Nigeria to urgently comply in order to win the war against malnutrition in Nigeria. The lack of nutrition accounts for the 2nd highest mortality rate globally and highest in Sub Saharan Africa,...
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Ex-GYB to EFCC: I’m ashamed of journalists
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday alleged that the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello who was recently declared wanted by the Commission turn down his invitation, citing the presence of over 100 cameras and journalists that laid sieged to EFCC headquarters in Abuja....
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Hoodlums stone alleged cultist to death in Ogun
Hoodlums have stone a suspected cultist to death in Dopamu street via Bode-Olude, towards Miliki junction, off Elega housing Estate in Ogun State, police said. The spokesperson for Nigeria Police Command in Ogun State, SP Omolola Odutola confirmed this on Tuesday in a statement. Anonymous caller contacted Bode-Olude Divisional Police Officer, on 21st April, 2024...
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Wike’s wife promoted to court of appeal justice
Wife of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has been promoted by the National Judiciary Council of Nigeria as Court of appeal justice. Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike who is a two term Governor of Rivers State, is among the 22 selected and appointed justices that made it among the screened 89 nominees to...
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2 soldiers dismissed for stealing electric cables
Two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani have been dismissed from the Nigerian Army for stealing electric cables at Dangote refinery premises in Lagos State. Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu gave the update on Monday in a statement, said the dismissal is with immediate effect while the duo will...
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Rainstorm wrecks havoc at Sango-Ota
A rainstorm on Sunday wrecked havoc at Sango-Ota in Ogun State destroying many electrical poles and installation and other valuables, including vehicles. No life was however lost during the heavy downpour that lasted for one hour, causing a damage of estimated N100 million. Spokesperson for Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Busolami Tunwase, warned residents of...
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Ex-GYB: A fleeing lion!
By Gbemisola Adedayo Nigerians are still relishing the drama between the erstwhile governor of the Confluence State (Kogi), Yahaya Bello, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over alleged N82.3 billion fraud under his tenure as governor of the State. Resisting arrest through the active conivance of his side kick and self curated supplanter,...
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6 soldiers killed, 2 injured in Niger — Army
The Nigerian Army has lost six of its personnel, comprising four soldiers and two officers when they encounter an ambush staged by terrorists in Niger State. Troops deployed at Allawa and Erena, had the temporary setback while on a fighting patrol to Karaga village in Shiroro Local Government of the State on April 19 April...
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Atiku hosts classmate from School of hygieneI
Nigeria former Vice President, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku has hosted his classmate from the School of Hygiene in Kano State. He shared photographs of his classmate, Sir Ignatius Ameh and himself in a heartfelt social Media post on Sunday evening. Excited Atiku said, “It was an honour hosting Sir Ignatius Ameh, my friend and classmate from...
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NDLEA arrests 3 top drug cartel members
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested three suspected drug cartel members for alleged trafficking of 51.90kg heroin across Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Europe and America. Spokesman for the Agency, Mr Babafemi Femi said the exhibit was recovered from members of the drug cartel in recent operation, two months after the NDLEA...