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Noma disease silently killing Nigerians
Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has raised alarm that Noma disease is silently killing Nigerians, particularly in the northwestern states of Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa and other states outside the northwest, notably Akwa Ibom. Noma disease, also known as cancrum oris, is an infectious disease that is associated with people living in extreme poverty. It
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Buratai calls for inter-agency synergy to ensure peaceful environment
The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, has called for effective synergy between the military, other security agencies and the media in ensuring a peaceful environment. The COAS, represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Olubunmi Irefin, made the call in Lagos on Monday at a media workshop tagged, “Inter-Agency
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Lokoja: 8 killed, 7 Injuried as fuel truck crushes 3 cars, 4 tricycles
Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja No fewer than eight people lost their lives on Monday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, when a truck laden with petrol rammed into some vehicles, crushing its victims after losing control. The ghastly auto crash which occurred at Felele community along Lokoja-Abuja highway involved 4 tricycles, 2 motorcycles 3 cars and
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8 drown in Pakistani boat accident
A rescue official on Monday reported that at least eight people which includes men, women and a child were killed after a boat capsized in eastern Pakistan. Local rescue official Zafar Iqbal said the boat carrying around 30 people and goods capsized on the Sutlej river near the city of Dipalpur. Iqbal added that 10
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Bayelsa election: Gov. Oyetola congratulates Lyon, APC
Clement Adeyi, Osogbo Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has congratulated Bayelsa State governor-elect, Chief David Lyon, on his victory at the poll over the weekend. Oyetola, who was a member of the Bayelsa State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Committee, also noted that the victory was a clear indication of Nigerians’ preference for
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Kogi guber:INEC declares gov Bello as winner
Emmanuel Adeyemi,Lokoja. The Independent National Electoral Commission monday declared governor Yahaya Bello as the winner of Saturday Governorship election. Governor Bello who is the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won 12 local government councils while his opponent Musa Wada of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 9 local government councils. INEC had
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Smile rolls out improved data plans
Perpetua Egesimba, Lagos Smile Communications Ltd, one of Nigeria’s leading 4G LTE broadband service providers, has rolled out its new ValuePlus data plans, which offers double the value, a 100% increase in data volume on their existing 30 days data plans at more affordable prices. The Ag Managing Director of Smile Nigeria, Akin Alayoku, said in
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‘A victory well won,’ Buhari says to Bello on re-election
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on his re-election in the November 16 gubernatorial poll, describing it as “a race well run and a victory well won.” Congratulations to Governor Yahaya Bello on his re-election. It was a race well run and a victory well won. I urge
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FUDMA lecturer still missing 3 months after abduction in Kaduna
Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some three months after his abduction in Kaduna, authorities at the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, lamented on Monday that the whereabouts of Abubakar Idris, a lecturer at the school’s Department of Languages and Linguistics, still remains unknown. Reports indicate that persons suspected to be bandits kidnapped Idris at his residence
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Tragedy in Benue as family of four die in midnight house fire
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi A family of four have died in an inferno that engulfed their residence at the Quararafa Quarters area of Makurdi in the early hours of Monday. The fire incident which according to eye witnesses started at around 2 am, entrapped the family of Mr Seker Akaa, an acting Permanent Secretary in the
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Senate disowns Hate Speech Bill, says it’s Abdullahi’s idea
Worried by the spate of criticisms that have greeted the Hate Speech Bill which passed first reading last week, the Senate has distanced itself from the proposed legislation The acting spokesperson for the red chamber, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, told journalists in Abuja on Monday that contrary to widespread impression, the bill was not the idea
Kogi poll: Join hands with Bello to attain next level, APC tells PDP
The Kogi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulahi Bello, has called on the opposition especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to join hands with the party and Governor Yahaya Bello to move the state to the next level. Bello made the call on Monday shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission returned
Perm Sec, pregnant wife, two kids burnt to death in Benue — Police
The Acting Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, Mr Seker Akaa, his pregnant wife and two kids were burnt to death in a fire incident in Makurdi early hours of Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer in Benue State, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sewuese Anene confirmed the inferno to the News Agency
JUST IN: Court of Appeal begins hearing Ganduje/Abba’s case
Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna on Monday commenced hearing of the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf challenging the electoral victory of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In an earlier judgement, the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, headed by Justice Halima Shamaki,
Buhari congratulates Lyon, condemns violence in Bayelsa
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, David Lyon, on his “impressive victory”. He felicitated with the governor-elect in a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. The President also commended APC supporters in particular and Nigerians in general in
JUST IN: INEC declares Gov Bello winner of Kogi poll
Temitope Ogunbanke, Lokoja Kogi State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Yahaya Bello, has been declared winner of the Kogi State governorship election. He defeated his major opponent, Engr. Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 216, 518 votes Governor Bello scored 406,222 votes while Wada had189,704 votes out of
Mikel: Hazard’s a lazy player, Lampard hardest working
Eden Hazard has been brandished the “laziest player I have played with” by former Chelsea team-mate John Obi Mikel, while also insisting Hazard remained an “incredible talent”. Obi Mikel, now playing in Turkey, spent 11 seasons at Chelsea, five of them alongside Hazard, but was far from complimentary of the Real Madrid forward’s work ethic,
Kogi decides: Yahaya Bello sweeps 12 LGAs
Based on results from the 21 local governments of Kogi State so far declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won in 12 local governments while Engr. Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has so far won in nine local governments.
JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills 5 in Kogi
A tanker exploded in the Felele area of Kogi State in Monday morning after being involved in a multiple auto accident. According to reports five people are believed to have been killed in the ensuing inferno. More details later…
Box Office: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ races to first place, ‘Charlie’s Angels’ collapses
“Ford v Ferrari” left its box office competitors in the dust as Disney’s historical sports drama sped its way to $31 million in North America. Directed by James Mangold and starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon, “Ford v Ferrari” debuted ahead of expectations, thanks to strong word-of-mouth from moviegoers, reports Variety.com. However, those ticket sales
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