The officers of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 46-year-old man, Osaze Okungbowa, who allegedly posed as a medical doctor, delivered babies and trafficked newborns. Okungbowa was arrested after one Princess Oke reported that the baby she delivered under the suspect’s care was missing. Speaking while being paraded …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has become the largest ever recorded, with more than 1,400 confirmed cases and more than 400 deaths across affected areas. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, said this on Friday during an online media conference on Ebola …
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Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Friday approved the purchase of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and acquisition of electric vehicles to ease the current economic stress associated with transportation in the state. The governor also approved the construction of an ultra-modern mega bus terminal in Asaba as part …
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A Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and ordered his arraignment. Justice M. O. Folorunsho delivered the ruling on Friday, holding that the court possessed the jurisdiction to hear the criminal case before it. The judge dismissed …
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The Federal government has announced plans to train 5,000 young Nigerians, including National Youth Service Corps members, as electricity meter installers and technicians. This is to combine a push to eliminate estimated billing with a direct jobs creation effort in the power sector. President Bola Tinubu announced the initiative on Thursday through …
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No fewer than 33 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive at the Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tincan Island ports in Lagos. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position released on Thursday. It said that the arrival would …
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting exporters and strengthening non-oil exports through closer collaboration with stakeholders. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement by Mr Sadiq Aliu, Head, Corporate Communications, NEPC, on Thursday in Abuja. …
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command has arrested two suspects over alleged burglary, unlawful possession of firearms, and suspected cult-related activities within the Ilorin metropolis. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Commandant Abbas Nda-Mohammed, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Ilorin. Nda-Muhammed said that the arrest …
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WaterAid Nigeria has inaugurated boreholes and sanitation facilities in five communities in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The organisation also provided hygiene promotion services reaching over 25,000 people in the benefiting communities. Mr Emmanuel Iorkumbi, Head of Grants, WaterAid Nigeria, said this at the inauguration of the facilities …
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The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Thursday, clarified that the Federal Government had yet to approve Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps, hours after his comments on the proposed change generated widespread reactions. In a statement published on his official X …
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